Water Treatment TAS: Field Testing & Solutions

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

Job summary

Hawkins, Inc. in Texas is seeking a Technical Application Specialist (TAS) to support and grow our water treatment business across industrial and municipal markets.

You will perform on-site testing, evaluate coagulation, sludge dewatering, and pilot plant trials, translating data into practical treatment recommendations. This role blends technical fieldwork with sales support, requires independent work, strong communication, and the ability to build trusted customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience; biology/chemistry/engineering preferred
• Previous sales experience preferred
• Excellent selling skills and proven sales experience
• Ability to identify opportunities and key personnel within accounts
• Ability to gain customers’ trust
• Strong computer skills; experience with JDE preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Strong math skills including calculations for flow rates

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 studies and makes treatment recommendations for iron filtration systems.
• Assists in training Hawkins Water Treatment Group personnel in potable and wastewater applications.
• 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 makes recommendations for performance improvement.

Skills

Sales experience

Selling skills

Customer service

Communication

Math skills

Problem solving

Organization

Time management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Background in Biology/Chemistry/Engineering

Tools

JDE

Job description

Hawkins, Inc. in Texas is seeking a Technical Application Specialist (TAS) to support and grow our water treatment business across industrial and municipal markets.

You will perform on-site testing, evaluate coagulation, sludge dewatering, and pilot plant trials, translating data into practical treatment recommendations. This role blends technical fieldwork with sales support, requires independent work, strong communication, and the ability to build trusted customer relationships.