Wastewater Chemical Application Specialist

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.  

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com. 

What You’ll Do

We are looking for a Application Project Manager to join our team! Someone with extensive knowledge of solids separation and clarification operations and is fully competent in multiple unit operations. It is also important to understand these unit operations across various industries.

You will functions at the highest capability level in Solenis LLC regarding the application of core and new product technologies for both polymer and defoamer applications and have a broad base of experience, you are a recognized industry expert, knowledgeable in product application technology within the influent and effluent market. 

Working with the Applications management team this position leads the support of geographic growth initiatives, development and delivery of detailed technical training, technical information development and dissemination, and troubleshooting of problems. In addition, you will lead multiple projects focused on new technology growth.

You will also be a primary filter for new product ideas in development by R&D. Ultimately, success will be measured through expanding sales and profitability, while maintaining existing business.

This position is regionally based in North America, so the ideal candidate should live close to a major airport and ideally be located in the Midwest or Western US but can be flexible.

Role Responsibilities:  

• Provide field support for customer applications and unit operations via troubleshooting.
• Stays current in the industry developments by actively participating in professional groups, trainings and learning about new technology
• Partner with sales team members during customer site visits to provide:  onsite audit support for pre-bids, technical product, and application recommendations
• Develop and maintain technical literature and documentation
• Engage in trial reporting, administration, and associated communications
• Participate in R&D, new technology product development, and commercialization
• Understand the value of marketplace initiatives and managing multiple support projects with little management input.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelors degree in Science or Engineering
• Prior technical sales experience desired
• 5 - 10 years Industrial Water experience troubleshooting waste water applications desired
• Raw Water clarification experience also preferred
• Foam control expertise also preferred.
• Willingness to travel overnight- expected travel to be 50% - may be higher or lower at certain times of the year depending on demand.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and technical writing capabilities

Perks!

• Competitive health + wellness benefit plan 
• Continuous professional development with many opportunities for growth! 
• Recharge with 15 days of paid time off 
• Competitive Salary and bonuses 
• 401k Plan 

Come work with us at Solenis, where you can build a career that makes a difference.

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification.  If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at [email protected]