Technical Application Specialist - Water Treatment/Wastewater (Remote in ATL, GA Area)

About the role

Hawkins, Inc. is seeking a Technical Application Specialist (TAS) to support and grow our water treatment business across our industrial and municipal markets. This role combines technical expertise, fieldwork, and sales support, working closely with both customers and internal sales teams to develop solutions, conduct testing, troubleshoot systems, and identify new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• 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 demand studies and makes treatment recommendations for iron filtration systems.
• Supports water treatment chemical sales efforts for industrial, municipal, and metal finishing markets.
• Affords assistance in professional training seminars.
• Affords assistance 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.
• Affords assistance in training of Hawkins Water Treatment Group personnel in potable and wastewater applications.
• Affords assistance to the sales force in making potable water scale and corrosion treatment recommendations.

Requirements

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience required. Degree focused in Biology, Chemistry or Engineering preferred.
• Experience in the Water/Wastewater technical field is beneficial.
• Ability to identify appropriate business opportunities and key personnel within accounts.
• Ability to gain customers’ trust.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate a high level of activity under a variety of conditions.
• Professional and positive presentation of information about Hawkins products and services.
• Strong computer skills. Must have the ability to work with computers and software systems, preferably JDE.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Previous sales experience preferred.
• Strong math skills including ability to perform calculations to determine flow rates etc.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective organizational and follow-through skills required.
• History of working in a field that required autonomy and self-motivation.
• Must have clean driving record and be able to pass drug and background screening.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25lbs. 10-20 feet up to 10 times/day; ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds, frequently.
• Ability to sit, stand, and climb stairs for up to 12 hours per day.
• Ability to work in facilities where temperatures may range from 45 up to 105 degrees Fahrenheit; as well as work outside in all weather conditions (all four seasons).
• Able to perform manual dexterity tasks.
• Occasional turning, twisting, stooping, bending, and reaching.

Compensation

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, technically skilled professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, working in the field, and contributing directly to customer success and business growth.

Compensation: $80,000-$100,000 + 10% Bonus Eligibility

Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays. For more information on Hawkins benefits, visit: here.