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Hydrite · 23 hours ago

Water - Applications Manager

Milwaukee

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Hydrite Chemical Company is a financially strong organization seeking a Water Applications Manager to lead their water treatment initiatives for boilers and cooling towers. The role focuses on developing innovative solutions, supporting new business acquisition, and maintaining strong customer relationships while ensuring optimal system performance and compliance.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Serve as the strategic leader for Hydrite’s boiler and cooling tower water treatment programs, collaborating closely with Sales, Account Managers, and Technical Service Specialists to identify opportunities, set priorities, and deliver exceptional technical service

Act as the technical expert for boiler and cooling tower water treatment at Hydrite sites, providing direct support, troubleshooting, and recommendations to ensure best-in-class system operation and regulatory compliance

Develop and manage a robust product line tailored to boiler and cooling tower water treatment applications, including margin management, product formulations, pricing strategies, and vendor selection to optimize performance and cost

Support and further develop equipment, digital programs and overall technology offerings for water treatment customers

Lead cross-functional teams—including purchasing, R&D, equipment, and support departments—to drive innovation, streamline processes, and ensure seamless execution of water treatment solutions

Lead and continue to develop technical training curriculum

Build and maintain strong relationships with chemical and equipment suppliers to stay ahead of industry trends and introduce cutting-edge technologies for boiler and cooling tower applications

Design and deliver technical training programs and seminars to elevate the expertise of the water treatment team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth

Act as a proactive partner to sales representatives, qualifying leads, supporting joint customer calls, and helping close business that aligns with Hydrite’s strategic goals and service capabilities

Review and enhance technical proposals and service reports, ensuring accuracy and alignment with best practices in boiler and cooling tower water treatment

Represent Hydrite at industry events, trade shows, and professional associations, positioning the company as a leader in water treatment for boilers and cooling towers

Uphold Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence through a continuous commitment to maintain quality facilities and provide quality products and services to internal and external customers

Participate in RCRA, regulatory, health & safety and process training activities as required. Review changes/additions with your supervisor. Must be RCRA compliant

Regular attendance is essential

Perform all duties outlined in relevant SOPs and all other duties to be assigned

Work with other staff members to maintain workload balances. Provide back-up support as necessary

Support effective communication with all Hydrite departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the branch team

Qualification

Water treatment expertiseTechnical leadershipStrategic thinkingChemical engineeringSales supportTechnical trainingCoaching abilitiesPowerPointWordExcelCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsPresentation skillsLeadership abilities