Full-Time

Industrial Wastewater Treatment Technical Specialist

Posted on 5/16/2026

DuBois Chemicals

DuBois Chemicals

501-1,000 employees

Specialty cleaning and process solutions provider

No salary listed

Montreal, QC, Canada + 1 more

More locations: Burlington, ON, Canada

Hybrid

Role based in Montreal or Burlington; remote option not guaranteed; travel up to 75%.

Category
Sales & Solution Engineering (2)
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Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 10+ years’ experience in applicable engineering, applications or sales
  • Proven ability to build/maintain customer relationships at various levels within the customer’s organization
  • Strong consultation, negotiation, problem-resolution and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong organization and time management skills with an attention to detail
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Ability to travel up to 75%
Responsibilities
  • Possession of expertise-level knowledge in the field of Industrial Wastewater Treatment
  • Industrial Wastewater Treatment Technical Specialist is a professional responsible for designing, implementing, optimizing, and maintaining wastewater treatment systems in industrial settings
  • Coordinate support of regional sales and service teams with the Business Director Industrial Products to accelerate the sales cycle as well as provide expert technical expertise for account retention
  • Technical Support & Training: Provide guidance to sales and customer personnel on system operation, safety procedures, and new technologies
  • Apply experience, product and systems knowledge to provide value-added benefits to customers
  • Keep accurate and updated entries and notes in the DCRM database and provide Dubois Analytics reports detailing test results and required actions
  • Responsible for the regional profitable growth assigned to your geography
  • Travel as necessary to customer locations
  • This position is both a technical support and a customer-facing role. Customer technical interface, account acquisition, account retention, product development and technical training are key responsibilities
  • Aligned with R&D and Marketing teams in identifying products/systems to satisfy customer needs
  • Works with Marketing/R&D Teams to develop training materials specific to the segment
  • Professional and timely communication to both customers and field sales
  • System Design & Implementation: Develop treatment processes tailored to specific industrial waste streams (e.g., from chemical plants, food processing facilities, or manufacturing units)
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that treated wastewater meets all applicable environmental regulations
  • Process Optimization: Monitor and improve treatment efficiency by adjusting chemical dosing, flow rates, and equipment operation to reduce costs and environmental impact
  • Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Diagnose issues with treatment systems (e.g., mechanical failures, biological imbalances) and coordinate repairs or upgrades
  • Data Analysis & Reporting: Collect and analyze water quality data, and generate reports for internal use and regulatory agencies
Desired Qualifications
  • Master’s degree or PhD desirable for future career development
  • Involvement with Manufacturing Associations aligned with field of expertise preferred

DuBois Chemicals provides value-added specialty cleaning and process solutions for industries such as general manufacturing, pulp and paper, transportation cleaning, and water treatment. It formulates specialty cleaning chemicals and related process solutions with a team of sales and technical professionals, offering lab testing, formulation, and on-site or regional support from its Cincinnati facility and a North American network of 400+ representatives. The company differentiates itself by its long history since 1920, broad market reach, strong focus on listening to customers, and commitment to sustainable solutions. Its goal is to be the best at listening to and serving customers by delivering effective, sustainable cleaning and process solutions worldwide.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Berlin, Germany

Founded

1920

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What believers are saying

  • Altas Partners ownership provides fresh capital and strategic support for expansion initiatives.
  • Water treatment market consolidation positions DuBois for premium pricing and customer retention.
  • Integrated product portfolio creates cross-selling opportunities across industrial and commercial customer bases.

What critics are saying

  • EPA PFAS regulations force $10–20M reformulation costs on Broadmoor water treatment products.
  • Ecolab's 35% market share and digital tools divert 15–20% of DuBois revenue.
  • Altas Partners' aggressive growth mandates erode operational margins through forced synergies by Q3 2026.

What makes DuBois Chemicals unique

  • Broadmoor acquisition expands water treatment capabilities across US and Canada markets.
  • Serial acquisitions of Cimcool, Asterion, and IPC strengthen metalworking fluids and surface finishing.
  • Full-service specialty chemical platform spans metal cleaning, coatings, water treatment, and lubricants.

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