Technical Site Lead

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This Technical Site Lead, Steel Industry position is focused on providing technical and account management support to an integrated steel mill.
They will be responsible for retaining an existing customer base by fostering the ChemTreat value certification and earning return on investment as well as actively generating new accounts by providing technical solutions for water treatment applications.
Qualified applicants must have extensive technical knowledge and understanding of water treatment including feeding chemical and taking measurements, troubleshooting, and explaining to customers what is needed to fix a problem, improve a system, or provide a reduction in total cost of ownership. ChemTreat prides itself on delivering maximum value to the customer, therefore all sales positions are expected to value sell and continuously demonstrate cost savings when managing accounts.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
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Develop key relationships with customers through the following methods: identify and engage key decision makers within existing accounts, frequent follow up, utilize strategic questioning, and drive to root issues to identify customers’ needs and how water treatment technology and solutions help solve those issues.
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Engage technical staff and management as needed to develop retention and growth strategies.
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Establish professional relationships with key personnel in customer accounts.
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Troubleshoot technical and site-specific steel production process issues
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Compile and interpret results of tests and analyses both in a field and laboratory setting.
• Maintain, clean, or sterilize laboratory instruments or equipment as required to ensure accurate analytical results.
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Provide technical support or assistance to chemists or engineers.
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Provide and maintain a safe work environment by participating in safety programs, committees, or teams and by conducting laboratory or plant safety audits.
• Compile and interpret results of tests and analyses.
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Write technical reports or prepare graphs or charts to document experimental results
• Train new employees on topics such as the proper operation of laboratory equipment and chemical feed equipment.
This job description reflects the general nature and scope of the position. This is not intended to be all-inclusive and is subject to
change by employer based on business needs.
Confidential - Company Proprietary
• Order and inventory materials to maintain supplies.
• Provide leadership and set a good example for water treatment technicians at the account.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
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Organizational skills; Self-management
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Self-motivated with a strategic mindset
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Balance of self-confidence and humility
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Ability to be a team player and partner well with others
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Required ability to identify issues and develop practical solutions
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills (emails, comprehensive service reports, proposals, etc.)
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Fluency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
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Industry knowledge specific to water treatment including familiarity with various applications
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Must understand opportunities to improve operations associated with the various processes in integrated steel mill (examples, BOPS, casters, blast furnace recycle, hot strip mill recycle)
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
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Bachelors of Science; Engineering or technical degree
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7+ years of successful water treatment related experience
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Proven track record of generating sales revenue and maintaining and growing an account base
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Experience in an integrated steel mill, and processing knowledge to improve unit operations in an integrated steel mill.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Travel dependent on size of assigned territory
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May require long hours & varied work schedules
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Constantly required to sit and occasionally required to walk, stand, climb (includes stairs), balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk, hear, and smell
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Constantly using hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, and computer keyboards.
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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
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Occasionally required to climb stairs and ladders and work at high elevations for extended periods of time.
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Occasionally required to drive both short and long distances, not to exceed DOT regulations
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Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
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The Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
This job description reflects the general nature and scope of the position. This is not intended to be all-inclusive and is subject to
change by employer based on business needs.
Confidential - Company Proprietary
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORKING CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENT
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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.
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Occasionally in extreme heat conditions
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Required to use ear plugs for hearing protection
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Both Indoor and outdoor sites may have high noise levels
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Site location may be at a boiler house
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Outdoor site can be located at a cooling tower, water plant, wastewater plant, or a process area.
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Use of hazardous chemicals is routine.
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Collaborative working environment working; position touches all levels within the customer organization
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Trust and respect for customers and ChemTreat field and leadership teams
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Willingness to work outdoors in cold environments
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 (or no 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.
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.

US ONLY: 

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

The compensation range for this role is $110,000 - $140,000 USD per year. This job is also eligible for Commission Pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. 

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