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Technical Site Lead

Veralto
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2025

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This Technical Site Lead, Steel Industry position is focused on providing technical and account management support to an integrated steel mill.

They will be responsible for retaining an existing customer base by fostering the ChemTreat value certification and earning return on investment as well as actively generating new accounts by providing technical solutions for water treatment applications.

Qualified applicants must have extensive technical knowledge and understanding of water treatment including feeding chemical and taking measurements, troubleshooting, and explaining to customers what is needed to fix a problem, improve a system, or provide a reduction in total cost of ownership. ChemTreat prides itself on delivering maximum value to the customer, therefore all sales positions are expected to value sell and continuously demonstrate cost savings when managing accounts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop key relationships with customers through the following methods : identify and engage key decision makers within existing accounts, frequent follow up, utilize strategic questioning, and drive to root issues to identify customers’ needs and how water treatment technology and solutions help solve those issues.

Engage technical staff and management as needed to develop retention and growth strategies.

Establish professional relationships with key personnel in customer accounts.

Troubleshoot technical and site-specific steel production process issues

Compile and interpret results of tests and analyses both in a field and laboratory setting.

  • Maintain, clean, or sterilize laboratory instruments or equipment as required to ensure accurate analytical results.

Provide technical support or assistance to chemists or engineers.

Provide and maintain a safe work environment by participating in safety programs, committees, or teams and by conducting laboratory or plant safety audits.

  • Compile and interpret results of tests and analyses.
  • Write technical reports or prepare graphs or charts to document experimental results

  • Train new employees on topics such as the proper operation of laboratory equipment and chemical feed equipment.
  • This job description reflects the general nature and scope of the position. This is not intended to be all-inclusive and is subject to

    change by employer based on business needs.

    Confidential - Company Proprietary

  • Order and inventory materials to maintain supplies.
  • Provide leadership and set a good example for water treatment technicians at the account.
  • KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

    Organizational skills; Self-management

    Self-motivated with a strategic mindset

    Balance of self-confidence and humility

    Ability to be a team player and partner well with others

    Required ability to identify issues and develop practical solutions

    Excellent verbal and written communication skills (emails, comprehensive service reports, proposals, etc.)

    Fluency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

    Industry knowledge specific to water treatment including familiarity with various applications

    Must understand opportunities to improve operations associated with the various processes in integrated steel mill (examples, BOPS, casters, blast furnace recycle, hot strip mill recycle)

    EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

    Bachelors of Science; Engineering or technical degree

    7 years of successful water treatment related experience

    Proven track record of generating sales revenue and maintaining and growing an account base

    Experience in an integrated steel mill, and processing knowledge to improve unit operations in an integrated steel mill.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    Travel dependent on size of assigned territory

    May require long hours & varied work schedules

    Constantly required to sit and occasionally required to walk, stand, climb (includes stairs), balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk, hear, and smell

    Constantly using hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, and computer keyboards.

    Routinely required to reach with hands and arms, squat, turn / twist, or reach, lift, carry, push, or pull up to 60 pounds and sometimes required to maneuver drums weighing 250-800 pounds

    Occasionally required to climb stairs and ladders and work at high elevations for extended periods of time.

    Occasionally required to drive both short and long distances, not to exceed DOT regulations

    Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

    The Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

    This job description reflects the general nature and scope of the position. This is not intended to be all-inclusive and is subject to

    change by employer based on business needs.

    Confidential - Company Proprietary

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    WORKING CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENT

    Required to wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for deliveries which may include : eye, hearing and respiratory protection, protective apron, steel toe shoes, gloves, hard hats, or face shields.

    Occasionally in extreme heat conditions

    Required to use ear plugs for hearing protection

    Both Indoor and outdoor sites may have high noise levels

    Site location may be at a boiler house

    Outdoor site can be located at a cooling tower, water plant, wastewater plant, or a process area.

    Use of hazardous chemicals is routine.

    Collaborative working environment working; position touches all levels within the customer organization

    Trust and respect for customers and ChemTreat field and leadership teams

    Willingness to work outdoors in cold environments

    AT WILL STATEMENT

    Employment with ChemTreat is on an at-will basis, which means that either the employee or ChemTreat can terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason (or no reason), with or without notice, unless the employee and ChemTreat have entered a written agreement signed by the employee and a duly authorized representative of ChemTreat.

    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

    ChemTreat, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any characteristic protected by law.

    US ONLY :

    The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

    The compensation range for this role is $110,000 - $140,000 USD per year. This job is also eligible for Commission Pay.

    We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical / dental / vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

    Note : No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

    US residents : In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

    Veralto Corporation and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

    The EEO posters are available here () .

    We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@veralto.com to request accommodation.

    Unsolicited Assistance

    We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at any of the Veralto companies () , in any form without a valid, signed search agreement in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Veralto and its companies. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Veralto and its companies because of the unsolicited referral.

    Veralto and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

    Salary : $110,000 - $140,000

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