Water Application Technician

Tidal Vision; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 74,698 - 83,486; Full time

Job summary

Cesco Solutions Sales, a Tidal Vision Company, seeks a senior field engineer to lead the setup, operation, and optimization of wastewater treatment pilot systems and full-scale testing at client facilities across multiple industries.

You will collaborate with sales and technical teams, collect performance data, and adjust programs to improve outcomes. This role requires travel 50–90% and occasional remote work when not onsite, with strong communication across customers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical experience in water and wastewater treatment.
• 5+ years experience with plumbing and electrical, industrial chemicals, general mechanical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work across teams.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and optimize treatment equipment and chemical feed systems.
• Collect and analyze system performance data to improve treatment results.
• Provide technical support during equipment installations, customer trials, and ongoing treatment programs.
• Complete service reports and maintain accurate records of field activities.
• Follow all company and customer safety procedures while working on-site.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to ensure satisfaction and long-term success.
• Sell and support industrial water and wastewater treatment programs across a variety of industries.
• Travel regularly to customer locations throughout the assigned territory.

Skills

Water & wastewater treatment

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DEPARTMENT: Cesco Solutions Sales, a Tidal Vision Company

REPORTS TO: President, Cesco Solutions

STATUS: Full time, exempt

LOCATION: Portugal or Netherlands

SALARY: $85,000 - $95,000/USD

Administered through Employer of Record vendor, or as a contract role.

Job Summary

This role supports the Sales and Technical teams by leading the setup, operation, maintenance, and repair of proprietary wastewater treatment pilot systems and full-scale testing of Cesco water treatment chemistries at various food processing and other industrial client facilities for trials and field applications. The position involves commissioning pilot equipment and/or full-scale testing at customer sites, ensuring systems run effectively, and supporting ongoing optimization of Cesco’s chemical treatment programs in food processing and other industrial environments.

The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams and customers to establish treatment programs, collect and interpret performance data, and make informed, data-driven adjustments to improve system outcomes. Strong communication skills are essential, as this role serves as a key link between operations, customers, and the technical and commercial teams.

This position requires flexibility, as work may occur outside of standard business hours depending on project and customer needs. Travel is a significant component of the role, estimated at 50–90% throughout the dedicated regions. When not onsite for work, remote work is expected.

Essential Job Functions

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and optimize treatment equipment and chemical feed systems.
• Collect and analyze system performance data to improve treatment results.
• Provide technical support during equipment installations, customer trials, and ongoing treatment programs.
• Complete service reports and maintain accurate records of field activities.
• Follow all company and customer safety procedures while working on-site.
• Prepare, transport, and maintain pilot equipment between customer projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to ensure satisfaction and long-term success.
• Manage assigned customer accounts by providing technical support and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Grow business within the assigned territory by developing new and existing customer relationships.
• Sell and support industrial water and wastewater treatment programs across a variety of industries.
• Conduct customer meetings, presentations, and performance reviews.
• Assist with proposals, contracts, and customer documentation.
• Work with internal Sales, Technical, Finance, and Marketing teams to deliver excellent customer service.
• Monitor market trends and identify opportunities to expand Cesco's products and services.
• Travel regularly to customer locations throughout the assigned territory.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical experience in water and wastewater treatment
• 5+ years experience with plumbing and electrical, industrial chemicals, general mechanical skills
• Must be able to communicate effectively
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be able to work outside of standard operating hours as needed; travel 50-90% throughout defined regions. When not onsite, remote work is expected.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• This position requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, lift, carry, and move freely throughout the workday. The employee must be able to safely use any tools for the job and is required to review safety data and wear proper PPE at all times.
• The role requires knowledge of industrial water and wastewater treatment chemistries and the safe handling of treatment chemicals in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
• Regular travel is required in all weather conditions.

About Us

We believe that sustainability should not require customers to compromise on price, convenience, or performance. Our mission is to create positive and systemic environmental impact by making our biopolymer solutions cost competitive, more convenient, and better performing than the synthetic chemicals we displace. We value innovation and take pride in challenging the status-quo; we choose to view obstacles as opportunities. We value new ideas and encourage the team to apply creativity and invent new solutions to meet challenging demands. We value open, direct communication and foster a collaborative working environment through our unique approach to work culture. We value our employees and demonstrate that through our compensation and benefits programs and opportunities for growth and development.

About Cesco Solutions

Cesco Solutions is a North America specialty chemical company with over 40 years of experience in delivering unique and environmentally friendly products. We have current projects in the EU and service a diverse range of industries, including petrochemical, food processing, wastewater, shingle manufacturing, plastics recycling, and more. Our success is built on innovation, quality, and a deep commitment to meeting the needs of our customers.

Tidal Vision strives to build and invest in the highest performing and most innovative team. We put our people and customers above process, avoid company-wide rules as much as possible, and have the courage to take unusual approaches to advance our mission. With this approach, we believe we can create a more flexible, fun, stimulating, creative, collaborative, and innovative organization.

Tidal Vision Products Inc., provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but they should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.