Chemical Support Engineer

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.

As a chemical support engineer, you will be the primary support for your district to ensure treatment chemicals and equipment are used effectively, economically and safely at accounts within the district. You will also assist and work alongside sales account managers with the design and implementation of treatment programs.

What You'll Do

• Routine service visits and testing as required to ensure safe and effective treatment programs within the pulp and paper industry.
• Update databases with each service visit and generate weekly service reports as required
• Assists with technical issues at customer sites, brings any issues to the customers attention and puts together a plan for corrective action – ensures the sales account manager is kept informed
• Look for growth opportunities at existing customers and assist with growth opportunities at prospect accounts as required
• Assist with data analysis on program performance
• Routine monitoring and maintenance of feed equipment as required
• Participate in technical training opportunities for advancement of skills and knowledge

What You'll Bring

• A background in chemical applications ideally within paper and/or water industry.
• Ideal candidate would have interest developing into a sales role within a few years.
• Bachelor's Degree (Science or other technical degree). Would consider experience in lieu of a technical degree
• Solving complex and non-routine technical problems
• Strong relationship management skills
• Industry and customer literate, or ability to pick up industry and Solenis technologies quickly
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, conduct pre-employment screenings and have a valid driver's license
• Drive for results; proactively addresses complex issues
• Fluency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Must live within the Prince George/Quesnel general area

Perks

• Continuous professional development with many opportunities for growth
• Recharge with vacation, sick time and additional floating holidays
• Competitive Base Salary, Incentive Plan and Annual Merit Increases
• Pension Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision
• Relocation assistance
• Company Vehicle, Laptop, Phone

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include health, dental, vision and a defined contribution pension plan, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.
Solenis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applications from all qualified individuals are welcome, and will be considered without regard to any ground protected by human rights legislation, including race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, and disability. Solenis provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process, and invites candidates to let us know about their accommodation needs.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition