Sr. Technician at ChemTreat in Washington DC

Sr. Technician

Location: Washington DC, United States

​​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.​

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & 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​

SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• ​​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​

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• 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

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• ​​Bachelors of Science; Engineering or technical degree preferred
• ​3-5 years of experience in water treatment, chemical or adjacent industries​

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• ​​Travel dependent on size of assigned territory
• ​May require long hours & varied work schedules
• ​Required to walk long distances, stand, climb (includes stairs), balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk, hear, and smell
• ​Constantly using hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, and computer keyboards.
• ​Routinely required to reach with hands and arms, squat, turn/twist, or reach, lift, carry, push, or pull up to 60 pounds and sometimes required to maneuver drums weighing 250-800 pounds
• ​Routinely lift 50+ pound pails/carry 50+ pound pails 100+ feet/up flights of stair cases.
• ​Occasionally required to climb stairs and ladders and work at high elevations for extended periods of time.
• ​Occasionally required to drive both short and long distances, not to exceed DOT regulations
• ​Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• ​The Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• ​Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.​

WORKING CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENT

• ​​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
• ​Both Indoor and outdoor sites may have high noise levels
• ​Site location may be at a boiler house
• ​Outdoor site can be located at a cooling tower, water plant, wastewater plant, or a process area.
• ​Use of hazardous chemicals is routine.
• ​Collaborative working environment working; position touches all levels within the customer organization
• ​Trust and respect for customers and ChemTreat field and leadership teams

AT WILL STATEMENT

Employment with ChemTreat is on an at-will basis, which means that either the employee or ChemTreat can terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason (or no reason), with or without notice, unless the employee and ChemTreat have entered a written agreement signed by the employee and a duly authorized representative of ChemTreat.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

ChemTreat, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any characteristic protected by law.

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The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

The compensation range for this role is $70,000 - $90,000 USD per year.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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