Technical Application Specialist - Water Treatment/Wastewater

Hawkins Inc•Napoleon Township, MI

1d•$90,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Hawkins, Inc. is seeking a Technical Application Specialist to support and grow its water treatment business across industrial and municipal markets. The role combines technical expertise, fieldwork, and sales support. The specialist works with customers and internal sales teams to develop solutions, conduct testing, troubleshoot systems, and identify business opportunities. Responsibilities include on-site product evaluations and plant trials involving coagulation, sludge dewatering, wastewater clarification, and permanganate demand studies, as well as making data-driven treatment recommendations for potable water and wastewater systems. The position is based in the Jackson, Michigan area. Candidates must live in Michigan or be open to relocation. Travel may be up to 50%. The position involves working independently in industrial facilities and outdoors in varying conditions, building customer relationships, and translating technical data into practical recommendations. Compensation is $90,000–$105,000, with eligibility for a 10% bonus.

Requirements

Four-year degree or equivalent experience required.
Excellent selling skills and successful sales experience.
Ability to identify appropriate business opportunities and key personnel within accounts.
Ability to gain customers’ trust.
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 and ability to work with computers and software systems; JDE preferred.
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Good problem-solving skills.
Strong math skills, including the ability to perform calculations to determine flow rates.
Excellent organization and time-management skills.
Strong negotiation skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Effective organizational and follow-through skills.
History of working in a field that required autonomy and self-motivation.
Must have a clean driving record and be able to pass drug and background screening.
Must live in Michigan or be open to relocation.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds 10–20 feet up to 10 times per day, and frequently lift and carry up to 10 pounds.
Ability to sit, stand, and climb stairs for up to 12 hours per day.
Ability to work in facilities with temperatures from 45 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit and outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to perform manual dexterity tasks.
Ability to occasionally turn, twist, stoop, bend, and reach.

Nice To Haves

Degree focused in Biology, Chemistry, or Engineering.
Previous sales experience.
Knowledge of water treatment applications.
Customer-facing experience.

Responsibilities

Support water treatment chemical sales efforts for industrial, municipal, and metal finishing markets.
Conduct on-site product testing and selection for water treatment applications.
Conduct coagulation studies for potable water products.
Conduct wastewater product selection studies for municipal and industrial clarification.
Conduct sludge dewatering studies for municipal and industrial applications.
Conduct coagulation and permanganate demand studies and make treatment recommendations for iron filtration systems.
Assist professional organizations with professional training seminars.
Assist in developing new products and applications for Hawkins products and services.
Conduct plant trials for potable water and wastewater applications.
Troubleshoot customer treatment systems and recommend performance improvements.
Assist in training Hawkins Water Treatment Group personnel in potable water and wastewater applications.
Assist the sales force in making potable water scale and corrosion treatment recommendations.