USP Technologies - Technology Development Manager

ChemTreat

2d•$130,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Technology Development Manager is a customer-facing technical leader responsible for partnering with field sales to diagnose complex treatment challenges, architect high-value chemical and process solutions, and influence buying decisions across municipal and industrial markets. This role requires a blend of deep water/wastewater process expertise, commercial maturity, and executive-level communication skills, ensuring prospects and customers clearly understand the value of USP’s advanced treatment programs. Candidates must demonstrate a record of leading technical-commercial engagements, shaping solution strategy, and driving measurable customer outcomes.

Requirements

Proven ability to manage multiple complex opportunities and priorities with minimal supervision; excels in ambiguity.
Deep knowledge of municipal and industrial treatment processes (biological, liquid & vapor phase odor control, chemical/physical) with emphasis on sulfide control, corrosion mechanisms, and safety.
Expert-level understanding of treatment chemistries (e.g. peroxide/peracetic acid, nitrates, iron salts, alkalinity control, coagulants/flocculants) and their operational/financial tradeoffs.
Demonstrated lab and field experimentation competency; plant-scale implementation and KPI tracking.
Working knowledge of chemical storage/feed systems and controls; ability to assess risk and compliance.
Exceptional technical, analytical, and commercial acumen; able to convert findings into ROI and total cost of ownership narratives.
Executive-ready communication; facilitates cross-functional alignment and mentors junior talent.
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical/Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field; Master’s preferred.
10+ years (preferred 12–15) of progressive experience in water/wastewater treatment, environmental chemistry, or industrial process solutions with direct customer-facing responsibility.
Documented success leading technical-commercial engagements that delivered measurable customer outcomes (e.g. compliance, odor/corrosion mitigation, cost/performance improvements).
Conference presentations, publications, or industry leadership (e.g. WEF, industrial wastewater focused conference, state wastewater agencies, etc.) demonstrating market credibility and thought leadership.

Nice To Haves

Master’s preferred.
12–15 years of progressive experience in water/wastewater treatment, environmental chemistry, or industrial process solutions with direct customer-facing responsibility.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical strategist during opportunity development, collaborating with field sales to qualify and advance high-potential accounts.
Lead multi-stage solution development: site process analysis, conceptual design, pilots, ROI modeling, and treatment program optimization.
Translate advanced chemical and process engineering concepts into clear business value propositions for plant managers, engineers, utilities directors, executives, and procurement leaders.
Present technical and commercial recommendations to customer leadership to influence buying decisions and secure long-term program adoption.
Maintain expertise in advanced oxidation, odor/corrosion mitigation, redox chemistry, and biological/chemical treatment technologies, including competitive technologies.
Lead customer technical workshops, root-cause investigations, and multi-agency discussions on complex odor, corrosion, and compliance issues.
Represent USP as a senior expert at regional and national conferences; develop customer-ready technical presentations, white papers, and case studies.
Partner with R&D, Applications, and Product Management to guide new product development and prioritize innovation based on market and customer needs.
Advise Marketing on value propositions and competitive differentiation to support demand generation and sales enablement.
Travel in US & Canada as needed (35%–50%) to support high-impact opportunities, pilots, and implementations.