Technical Application Specialist - Water Treatment/Wastewater (Remote in Orlando 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 and/or laboratory 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.
• Aids professional organizations by assisting in professional training seminars.
• Assists in developing new products and applications for Hawkins, Inc. products and services.
• Conducts/assists in implementing plant trials for potable water and wastewater applications.
• Troubleshoots customer treatment systems and makes recommendations for performance improvement.
• Aids the sales force in making potable water scale and corrosion treatment recommendations, as well as Bio-Augmentation program recommendations.

Requirements

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience required. Degree focused in Biology, Chemistry or Engineering preferred.
• Previous sales experience preferred.
• Excellent selling skills and successful sales experience.
• Ability to identify appropriate business opportunities and key personnel within accounts.
• Ability to gain customers’ and peers’ 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.
• 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.

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.

Travel

Up to 50%.

Compensation

$80,000-$100,000 + 10% bonus eligibility.

Benefits

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.