Water Program Director: Strategy, CAPEX & Site Leadership

Pq; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PQ is seeking an early-to-mid-career water treatment professional to own PQ’s water program across all facilities. You will set strategy, select treatment programs and suppliers, and manage operating and capital spend with hands-on technical service or sales background.

Location options include Chicago, IL; Philadelphia, PA; or Augusta, GA, with >75% travel. You will collaborate across plant, technical, and commercial teams to deliver measurable value at scale.

Qualifications

• 5–15 years of chemical industry experience (early-career to mid-career).
• At least 3 years with a major water treatment provider — technical service or sales.
• BS degree, preferably in chemistry or engineering.
• Within commuting distance of a major PQ plant or office (Chicago, Philadelphia, or Augusta).
• Willing to travel greater than 75% of the time.
• Versatile — able to operate across plant floor, technical, and office/commercial settings.

Responsibilities

• Audit water programs at all PQ facilities.
• Decide water treatment programs and suppliers.
• Deliver preventative, restorative, and opportunistic value.
• Coordinate program implementation with plant personnel.
• Manage water treatment OPEX (budget and spend).
• Attend all water-related outage inspections.
• Conduct root cause evaluation on all failures.
• Control CAPEX approvals and collaborate with local engineering.

Skills

Chemical industry experience

Travel willingness

Commercial/technical exposure

Education

BS in chemistry or engineering

Job description

PQ is seeking an early-to-mid-career water treatment professional to own PQ’s water program across all facilities. You will set strategy, select treatment programs and suppliers, and manage operating and capital spend with hands-on technical service or sales background.

Location options include Chicago, IL; Philadelphia, PA; or Augusta, GA, with >75% travel. You will collaborate across plant, technical, and commercial teams to deliver measurable value at scale.