Technical Service Representative- chemical

🔧 Technical Service Representative

Industrial Manufacturing | Pulp & Paper | Fleet & Surface Treatment
Central Maine Region

We are partnering with a well-established specialty chemicals organization that supports large-scale industrial and pulp & paper manufacturing facilities across the U.S. This team is expanding due to significant growth at a major paper manufacturing site in central Maine, and we are helping them add a hands-on Technical Service Representative to support day-to-day operations.

This is a field-based, on-site role for someone who enjoys being in the plant, solving real problems, and building long-term relationships with operations teams.

This position supports one primary manufacturing site and works closely with plant operations, maintenance, and engineering teams. You’ll be involved in:

• Providing technical service and support for specialty chemical applications
• Supporting pulp & paper, fleet wash, surface treatment, and industrial processes
• Helping customers optimize performance and reduce total operating costs
• Being a consistent on-site presence — proactive, not reactive

Some days are routine. Others may involve maintenance outages, test runs, or extended hours during critical work. If you like variety and learning, this role delivers.

• Provide hands-on technical service at an industrial manufacturing facility
• Support chemical application, testing, and process optimization
• Assist with equipment setup, basic troubleshooting, and inspections
• Document findings, test results, and recommendations
• Work safely in a unionized manufacturing environment with clear boundaries
• Collaborate with internal technical, sales, and support teams
• Participate in training, learning programs, and continuous improvement

This role can be a great fit for someone early to mid-career who is mechanically inclined, curious, and dependable.

• 2+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing, chemicals, utilities, food, water, or pulp & paper
• Strong mechanical aptitude (pumps, piping, systems, testing)
• Comfortable working independently on-site
• Understanding of LOTO and plant safety practices
• Willingness to work occasional extended or off-shift hours during maintenance
• Good communication and documentation skills
• Desire to learn and grow — extensive training is provided

Candidates with paper mill exposure are preferred, but strong industrial backgrounds are also considered.

Without getting overly specific, this role offers:

• Competitive base salary with annual review increases
• Company-provided pickup truck with fuel card
• Comprehensive benefits and retirement plan
• Expense reimbursement (tools, tolls, travel-related costs)
• Strong training and development support
• Long-term growth potential — or the ability to stay in a role you enjoy

This is a new position tied to facility expansion and long-term investment — not backfill.

• Based in central Maine
• Primarily supports one large manufacturing site
• Limited overnight travel (approximately 25%)

This position works closely with a senior technical leader on-site — think Batman & Robin — supporting a billion-dollar operation with significant growth ahead. It’s a great opportunity to learn a complex process, gain credibility, and build a long-term career in industrial technical service.

If you’re interested in learning more, we’d love to have a confidential conversation.

INSTRUCTIONS

To learn more or to apply, please directly email Debbie Hunter () with your cover note and attach a resume in Microsoft Word or as a PDF.

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