Technician lll, Industrial Water Treatment

ChemTreat•Columbus, OH

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About The Position

ChemTreat’s sales support opportunities are specific to water treatment and require an individual with technical knowledge within the industry. This water treatment technical representative position is focused on maintaining and expanding business base by maximizing the profitability of assigned customer accounts. Individuals are required to recommend and apply basic water treatment applications and solutions, as well as communicate program results to ChemTreat Account Managers and customers. Qualified individuals in this role are expected to always offer professional and high-quality customer and technical services to customers. Further, they need to have familiarity with performing basic water testing, taking measurements, documenting results through reports, and sharing quantitative data with customers.

Requirements

Technical skills, Analytical skills
Communication and Interpersonal skills; Teamwork and leadership
Advanced problem-solving skills
Knowledge of company product portfolio and application uses
Ability to work with only limited supervision
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to learn new operating systems
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) or equivalent skills
Bachelors of Science; Engineering or technical degree preferred
3-5 years of experience in water treatment, chemical or adjacent industries
Must obtain a forklift license
Company paid training to obtain certification off-site
Must be able to obtain a Tugger License to operate site supplied tugger equipment to move material around plant. (company paid- online certification or supplied off-site training)
Travel dependent on size of assigned territory
May require long hours & varied work schedules
Required to wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for deliveries which may include: eye, hearing and respiratory protection, protective apron, steel toe shoes, gloves, hard hats, or face shields.
Occasionally in extreme heat conditions
Required to use ear plugs for hearing protection
Use of hazardous chemicals is routine.

Responsibilities

Regularly perform water analysis and engage in advanced problem-solving to apply the appropriate chemical solutions and monitor effects for additional treatment
Focus on performing required services, as dictated by contractual obligations
Consistently calibrate pumps and perform repairs that restore chemical feeds
Monitor product feed rates and their relative impact on the water sample and make necessary adjustments to treatment program when gaps are detected
Occasional weekend work to inspect equipment and projects
Provide technical guidance and instruction to junior technicians
Enter results into software program and communicate results utilizing service reports
Assist in water-related system improvement projects
Monitor product inventories
Utilize and maintain company equipment in good, clean condition
Other duties as assigned by manager