IWS - Chemicals Manager (Pre-Treatment, Boilers, Cooling Towers)

Job Details
Job Location:    Houston TX - Houston , TX
Position Type:    Full Time
Education Level:    4 Year Degree
Salary Range:    Undisclosed
Travel Percentage:    Up to 25%
Job Shift:    Day
Job Category:    Other

Job Highlights

At Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of water scarcity and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that reduce carbon and recycled water footprint. As a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and the recovery of critical minerals. Our work catalyzes the transition toward a more sustainable future, showcasing our commitment to addressing water's crucial role in climate adaptation. Learn more at 

Aquatech has an immediate need for a full-time Technical Manager of Performance Chemicals to work in our Houston, TX office. The hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This position will perform the duties described in the job description below and will be considered an Exempt employee.

Job Description:

• Engage with clients to define process performance goals and constraints across boilers, cooling, membranes, process water, and wastewater.
• Design and optimize chemical treatment programs; provide alternative solutions based on site data and objectives.
• Author technical proposals that clearly state the value proposition, scope/KPIs, and acceptance criteria.
• Prepare cost estimates and pricing inputs in partnership with sales/finance.
• Join customer meetings with sales as the technical lead during discovery, trials, and start-up after the award.
• Create and deliver technical content and training for sales/customers; maintain PDS and SDS packages.
• Perform plant surveys and support field trials (test plans, sampling, success metrics); consolidate results and recommendations.
• Monitor program performance at key accounts; run periodic reviews and drive corrective actions.
• Coordinate lab/validation (internal or 3rd party) to meet turnaround targets; standardize methods and reporting.
• Coordinate tolling/3rd party manufacturing (schedules, yields/quality, documentation) with operations/supply.
• Support logistics/route planning for trials and initial supply; assist with basic buying & inventory control (POs, safety stock targets, lead times) alongside ops.
• Mentor/coordinate Startup/Field Support resources as needed; help set service standards and playbooks.
• Develop a technical services team 

Skill Requirements:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Applications (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to foster new relationships with existing and potential clients while delivering a high level of client service
• Ability to maintain a high level of organization through both written and verbal communication with clients, direct reports, and other employees
• Ability to meet deadlines and deliver on sales goal metrics
• Strong and demonstrated technical and problem-solving skills

Benefits:

Aquatech offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, company-paid holidays, and a 401 (k) plan. All benefits are based on eligibility.

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Job Demands:

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, limited walking, and standing.

Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials, or related (advanced degree a plus).
• Ten (10) or more years of experience in technical operations/applications/commercialization in chemicals or adjacent industries.
• Demonstrated success in designing and optimizing chemical treatment programs and solving plant-level performance issues.
• Experience coordinating field trials/plant surveys, labs/validation, and external tollers/CMOs.
• Working knowledge of costing/pricing inputs, BOMs, and logistics basics; strong documentation discipline.
• Excellent cross-functional communication (sales, suppliers, labs, operations); strong customer presence.
• Travel: Approximately 30% of the time

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