Expert Technical Services Life Science Water Treatment - Americas

Omya; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Omya is seeking a Water & Air Treatment Technical Services engineer to support customers with technical implementation, consulting, and trials across industrial and municipal sectors. You will drive sales growth by delivering process improvements, safety and sustainability gains, and tailored training with distribution partners.

You will lead technical projects, coordinate field trials, and collaborate with sales to achieve targets while representing Omya at industry events; willingness to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Process, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or a related technical field; or completion of a technical apprenticeship with at least 5 years of relevant experience working directly with customers, supporting technical trials, and providing technical expertise and consultation.
• Strong understanding of water chemistry and wastewater treatment processes.
• Hands-on, solution-oriented mindset with a focus on quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Consult and advise customers transitioning to Omya’s Water and Wastewater Treatment portfolio, improving process performance, safety, and sustainability.
• Lead technical projects, including pilot and full-scale trials, in collaboration with customers and distribution partners.
• Identify market opportunities and drive growth of Omya’s Water & Air Treatment portfolio in the region.
• Develop strong relationships with customers and distributors, delivering tailored training programs.
• Collaborate closely with sales teams to achieve business targets and support commercialization efforts.
• Represent Omya at industry fairs and conferences, enhancing visibility and promoting our technology portfolio.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Customer focus

Presentation skills

Field trials

Pilot installations

Equipment deployment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Process, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or related field

Job description

BASIC FUNCTION:

As part of the Water & Air Treatment Technical Services team, this position will play a key role in supporting customers and partners with technical implementation, consulting, and trials. This position will directly contribute to sales growth and market expansion across industrial and municipal sectors.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consult and advise customers transitioning to Omya’s Water and Wastewater Treatment portfolio, improving process performance, safety, and sustainability.
• Lead technical projects, including pilot and full-scale trials, in collaboration with customers and distribution partners.
• Identify market opportunities and drive growth of Omya’s Water & Air Treatment portfolio in the region.
• Develop strong relationships with customers and distributors, delivering tailored training programs.
• Collaborate closely with sales teams to achieve business targets and support commercialization efforts.
• Represent Omya at industry fairs and conferences, enhancing visibility and promoting our technology portfolio.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Process, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or a related technical field; or completion of a technical apprenticeship with at least 5 years of relevant experience working directly with customers, supporting technical trials, and providing technical expertise and consultation.

Strong understanding of water chemistry and wastewater treatment processes.

Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
• Hands-on, solution-oriented mindset with a focus on quality and safety.
• Strong customer focus and excellent presentation skills.
• Hands-on experience in planning, deploying, and supporting field trial equipment and pilot installations.

Must be willing and able to travel approximately 30–50% of the time throughout the United States and Canada, including frequent overnight travel.

Must possess current U.S. employment authorization. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

WHY CANDIDATES CHOOSE OMYA:

• Global company with operations in more than 50 countries
• 140+ years of industry leadership
• Internal advancement opportunities
• Company values driven organization
• Safety-first environment
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company match
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

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