Associate Water Treatment Specialist

USALCO • Houston, TX

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About The Position

USALCO is hiring an Associate Water Treatment Specialist for a 12-month development program preparing the employee to help municipal plants and channel partners treat water using the company's coagulants, Decision Blue treatment intelligence, and Sentry real-time biological monitoring. The role is designed for someone who brings curiosity, communication skills, and drive; the company will provide training in water-treatment chemistry, plant operations, and technology.

During the first year, the employee will learn water-treatment processes and products, municipal wastewater plant operations, Sentry fundamentals, Decision Blue and Virtual Jar testing, and the company's sales process. The employee will initially work alongside experienced Specialists and subject-matter experts, then take on a defined territory or account set after completing the development plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or scientific field such as chemistry, environmental science, engineering, or biology, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical ideas to non-technical people.
• Willingness to travel and spend time in plants and in the field in all weather; approximately 40% travel.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Comfort learning new technology quickly.

Nice To Haves

• Internship, co-op, or laboratory experience.
• Customer-facing experience in any field, such as sales, service, or hospitality.
• Familiarity with CRM tools or data dashboards.
• Military, trades, or operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Learn coagulation, flocculation, phosphorus removal, and how the company's products are used.
• Learn municipal wastewater plant operations and the concerns of plant superintendents.
• Learn Sentry fundamentals, including BOD, BCOD, and VFA, and how real-time biological data can inform plant decisions.
• Learn to use Decision Blue, including Virtual Jar testing, to support customer conversations.
• Learn the sales process, from qualifying a lead through handing off a quote.
• Visit customer sites with senior Specialists and subject-matter experts, then lead visits independently as skills develop.
• Run basic jar tests and interpret the results.
• Identify and qualify opportunities, and flag them to the appropriate Specialist or subject-matter expert.
• Support pilots and installations by tracking progress and following up with customers.
• Keep the CRM up to date so the team can track activity.
• Assume a defined territory or account set after completing the development plan.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Full benefits plan.
• Structured 12-month development plan with clear milestones.
• Ride-alongs and mentorship with experienced Specialists and Sentry subject-matter experts.
• Training on the company's products, platforms, and water-treatment fundamentals.
• Defined path to Water Treatment Specialist.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level