Technical Application Specialist - Water Treatment/Wastewater

Hawkins, Inc.•Apopka, FL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Supports water treatment chemical sales efforts for industrial, municipal, metal finishing and food production markets. Conducts on-site and/or laboratory product testing and selection for water treatment applications. Conducts “Coagulation Studies” for potable water products. Conducts wastewater product selection studies for municipal and industrial clarification. Conducts sludge dewatering studies for municipal and industrial applications. Conducts coagulation and permanganate demand studies and makes treatment recommendations for iron filtration systems. Assists professional organizations by assisting in professional training seminars. Assists in developing new products and applications for Hawkins, Inc. products and services. Conducts/assists in implementing plant trials for potable water and wastewater applications. Troubleshoots customer treatment systems and makes recommendations for performance improvement. Assists in training of Hawkins Water Treatment Group personnel in potable and wastewater applications. Assists the sales force in making potable water scale and corrosion treatment recommendations, as well as Bio-Augmentation program recommendations.

Requirements

Four-year degree or equivalent experience required. Degree focused in Biology, Chemistry or Engineering preferred
Previous sales experience preferred
Excellent selling skills and successful sales experience
Ability to identify appropriate business opportunities and key personnel within accounts
Ability to gain customers’ and peers’ trust
Demonstrated ability to coordinate a high level of activity under a variety of conditions
Ability to professionally and positively present information about Hawkins products and services
Strong computer skills. Must have the ability to work with computers and software systems, preferably JDE
Excellent customer service skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Good problem-solving skills
Strong math skills including ability to perform calculations to determine flow rates etc.
Excellent organization and time management skills
Strong negotiation skills
Strong attention to detail
Effective organizational and follow-through skills required
History of working in a field that required autonomy and self-motivation
Ability to lift and carry up to 25lbs. 10-20 feet up to 10 times/day; ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds, frequently.
Ability to sit, stand, and climb stairs for up to 12 hours per day.
Ability to work in facilities where temperatures may range from 45 up to 105 degrees Fahrenheit; as well as work outside in all weather conditions (all four seasons).
Able to perform manual dexterity tasks.
Occasional turning, twisting, stooping, bending, and reaching.

Responsibilities

Supports water treatment chemical sales efforts for industrial, municipal, metal finishing and food production markets.
Conducts on-site and/or laboratory product testing and selection for water treatment applications.
Conducts “Coagulation Studies” for potable water products.
Conducts wastewater product selection studies for municipal and industrial clarification.
Conducts sludge dewatering studies for municipal and industrial applications.
Conducts coagulation and permanganate demand studies and makes treatment recommendations for iron filtration systems.
Assists professional organizations by assisting in professional training seminars.
Assists in developing new products and applications for Hawkins, Inc. products and services.
Conducts/assists in implementing plant trials for potable water and wastewater applications.
Troubleshoots customer treatment systems and makes recommendations for performance improvement.
Assists in training of Hawkins Water Treatment Group personnel in potable and wastewater applications.
Assists the sales force in making potable water scale and corrosion treatment recommendations, as well as Bio-Augmentation program recommendations.