Technician lll, Industrial Water Treatment

ChemTreat, Inc.; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

ChemTreat, Inc. is looking for a Water Treatment Technical Representative in Michigan. This role focuses on maintaining and expanding customer accounts while providing high-quality technical services. Responsibilities include water analysis, chemical application, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field and 3–5 years of relevant experience. A comprehensive benefits package and compensation range between $60,000 and $80,000 USD per year are offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in water treatment, chemical, or adjacent industries.
• Experience performing water analysis and applying chemical solutions.
• Ability to perform services dictated by contractual obligations.

Responsibilities

• Regularly perform water analysis and engage in problem-solving.
• Calibrate pumps and perform repairs on chemical feeds.
• Monitor product inventories and adjust treatment programs.

Skills

Technical and analytical skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

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 and Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science; Engineering or technical degree preferred

Job description

Job Overview

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 focuses on maintaining and expanding the business base by maximizing profitability of assigned customer accounts. The role involves recommending and applying basic water treatment applications, communicating program results to ChemTreat Account Managers and customers, and delivering high‑quality customer and technical services.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Regularly perform water analysis and engage in advanced problem‑solving to apply 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 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.
• Perform 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 and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or equivalents.

Education & Experience

Bachelor 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 and varied work schedules. Required to walk long distances, stand, climb 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. 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; occasionally required to climb stairs and ladders and work at high elevations for extended periods. Occasionally required to drive both short and long distances, not to exceed DOT regulations. Specific vision abilities required include 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 personal protective equipment (PPE) for deliveries, including eye, hearing and respiratory protection, protective apron, steel‑toe shoes, gloves, hard hats, or face shields. Occasionally in extreme heat conditions. May 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 process area. Use of hazardous chemicals is routine. Collaborative working environment with trust and respect for customers and ChemTreat field and leadership teams.

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

This role is US only. Compensation range: $60,000 – $80,000 USD per year. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan for eligible employees.

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, 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.