[Hiring] Applications Engineer @Axchem Group

Role Description

The Application Engineer role at Axchem USA is key to making our chemical applications safe, reliable, and best-practice while continuously anticipating and managing risks. The Application Engineer is responsible for making safety the priority even under demanding conditions and time pressures.

• Monitoring, optimization, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Axchem programs at customer sites.
• Equipment installation, repair, maintenance, and improvement, relying on resources as needed.
• Monitoring the customer process to assess and document Axchem program performance.
• May include sample collection and testing, reporting, and investigation/troubleshooting.
• Expected to be proactive in activities and communication with the customer, the Axchem team, and other stakeholders.
• Supports customer audits, system surveys, and trial support as part of an Axchem team.
• Travel in a territory is expected, with periodic travel throughout the US to support other Axchem activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science or an equivalent level of field experience is required. Preferred degrees include Pulp and Paper Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Biology.
• 5+ Years in Chemical or Paper Industry working directly with customers preferred.

Requirements

• Experience with and aptitude for chemical storage, handling, and feeding equipment and instrumentation, including specification, installation, start-up, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Experience with and aptitude for industrial processes, especially Pulp and Paper mills and influent or wastewater operations.
• Strong commitment to safety, including experience participating in or leading safety training, safety audits, or other safety-related activities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with modern business technology (i.e. Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, GPS apps, etc.).
• Physical ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs. and navigate in hot and loud industrial environments.
• Ability to develop and further customer relationships while utilizing technical skills in achieving Company sales objectives.
• Strong orientation to team development and the ability to work productively with other Axchem personnel.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills are a must.
• Confident, bright, articulate, innovative, highly motivated, and self-starter with a high energy level.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Vacation Days
• Incidental/Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Development & Training