Technician lll, Industrial Water Treatment

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

ChemTreat, Inc. is seeking a skilled Water Treatment Technical Representative in Pennsylvania. This role involves performing water analyses, applying chemical solutions, and maintaining customer accounts. Applicants should have a Bachelor of Science and 3–5 years of relevant experience.

The compensation range for this role is $60,000–$80,000 USD per year, along with generous benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k) program. ChemTreat emphasizes high-quality customer service and technical proficiency.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in water treatment, chemical or adjacent industries.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform water analysis and apply appropriate chemical solutions.
• Calibrate pumps and perform repairs.
• Monitor product feed rates and make adjustments.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Advanced problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor of Science; Engineering or technical degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Summary

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 the profitability of assigned customer accounts. Individuals are required to recommend and apply basic water treatment applications and solutions, as well as communicate program results to ChemTreat Account Managers and customers. Qualified individuals in this role are expected to always offer professional and high‑quality customer and technical services to customers. This includes familiarity with 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, and make 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.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Knowledge & Skills

• Technical skills, 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.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) or equivalent.

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 the size of the assigned territory. May require long hours & 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 reach with hands and arms, squat, turn or twist, or reach, lift, carry, push, or pull up to 60 pounds, and sometimes maneuver drums weighing 250–800 pounds. Routinely lift 50+ pound pails/carry 50+ pound pails 100+ feet/up flights of stair cases. Occasionally required to climb stairs and ladders and work at high elevations. Occasionally required to drive short and long distances, not to exceed DOT regulations. Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions & Environment

Required to wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for deliveries, which may include eye, hearing, and respiratory protection, protective apron, steel‑toe shoes, gloves, hard hats or face shields. Occasionally extreme heat conditions. Required ear plugs for hearing protection. Indoor and outdoor sites may have high noise levels. Site location may be a boiler house, and outdoor sites can be a cooling tower, water plant, wastewater plant, or a process area. Use of hazardous chemicals is routine. Collaborative working environment, working at all levels within the customer organization. Trust and respect for customers and ChemTreat field and leadership teams.

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 a written agreement is signed by the employee and a duly authorized representative of ChemTreat.

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 or gender identity, or any characteristic protected by law.

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation range for this role is $60,000–$80,000 USD per year. A comprehensive package of benefits is offered, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.