Field Water Treatment & Applications Specialist

Hawkins Inc.; Luling (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Hawkins, Inc. seeks a Technical Application Specialist to support and grow our water treatment business across industrial and municipal markets in Texas.

This role blends technical analysis, fieldwork, and sales support, requiring hands-on testing, data-driven recommendations, and strong customer relationships. The ideal candidate has a four-year degree in science or engineering and experience in water treatment, with solid math, communication, and problem-solving skills; travel up to 50% is

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience required.
• Degree focused in Biology, Chemistry or Engineering preferred.
• Previous sales experience preferred.
• Excellent selling skills and successful sales experience.
• Strong math skills.
• Clean driving record and ability to pass drug and background screening.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• History of autonomy and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Supports water treatment chemical sales efforts for industrial, municipal, and metal finishing markets.
• Conducts on-site product testing and selection for water treatment applications.
• Conducts coagulation studies for potable water products.
• Conducts wastewater product selection studies for municipal and industrial clarification.
• Conducts sludge dewatering studies for municipal and industrial applications.
• Conducts coagulation and permanganate demand studies and makes treatment recommendations.
• Assists in training Hawkins Water Treatment Group personnel.
• Assists in developing new products and applications for Hawkins, Inc. products and services.
• Conducts plant trials for potable water and wastewater applications.
• Troubleshoots customer treatment systems and recommends improvements.

Skills

Math skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Sales experience

Organizational skills

Driving

Technical aptitude

Education

Four-year degree

Biology

Chemistry

Engineering

Tools

JDE

Job description

Hawkins, Inc. seeks a Technical Application Specialist to support and grow our water treatment business across industrial and municipal markets in Texas.

This role blends technical analysis, fieldwork, and sales support, requiring hands-on testing, data-driven recommendations, and strong customer relationships. The ideal candidate has a four-year degree in science or engineering and experience in water treatment, with solid math, communication, and problem-solving skills; travel up to 50% is