Technician lll, Industrial Water Treatment

ChemTreat; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ChemTreat is seeking a Water Treatment Technical Representative in Chicago, IL. This role involves maintaining customer accounts and applying water treatment solutions. Key responsibilities include regular water analysis, calibrating chemical pumps, and monitoring treatment programs. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 3–5 years of relevant experience. A comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off and insurance options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related technical degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in water treatment, chemical, or adjacent industries.
• Technical and analytical skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Perform water analysis and engage in problem-solving.
• Calibrate pumps and perform repairs.
• Monitor product feed rates and adjust treatment programs.

Skills

Technical and analytical skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Advanced problem-solving skills

Knowledge of company product portfolio

Ability to learn new operating systems

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related technical degree

3–5 years of experience in water treatment, chemical, or adjacent industries

Job description

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 the business base by maximizing the profitability of assigned customer accounts. The role involves recommending and applying basic water treatment applications and solutions, communicating program results to ChemTreat Account Managers and customers, and 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, making necessary adjustments to the treatment program when gaps are detected.

Supplemental Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and instruction to junior technicians.
• Enter results into software programs 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 and 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 limited supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn new operating systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or equivalent.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related technical degree (preferred).
• 3–5 years of experience in water treatment, chemical, or adjacent industries.

Physical Demands

• Travel dependent on the size of the assigned territory.
• May require long hours and varied work schedules.
• Walk long distances, stand, climb (including stairs), balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk, hear, and smell.
• Constantly use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects and computer keyboards.
• Reach with hands and arms, squat, turn/twist, or reach, lift, carry, push, or pull up to 60 pounds; sometimes maneuver drums weighing 250–800 pounds.
• Lift 50+ pound pails, carry 50+ pound pails for 100+ feet or up flights of stairs.
• Occasionally climb stairs and ladders, work at high elevations for extended periods.
• Occasionally drive short and long distances without exceeding DOT regulations.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Working Conditions & Environment

• Required to wear all PPE for deliveries (eye, hearing, respiratory protection, protective apron, steel toe shoes, gloves, hard hats, face shields).
• Occasionally work in extreme heat conditions.
• Use ear plugs for hearing protection.
• Both indoor and outdoor sites may have high noise levels.
• Site location may be at a boiler house, cooling tower, water plant, wastewater plant, or a process area.
• Use of hazardous chemicals is routine.
• Collaborative working environment; role 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 at-will; either party can terminate the employment relationship at any time without notice.

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.

Compensation & Benefits

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. An associate’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, bargaining agreements, and business needs. The compensation range for this role is —. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.

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