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Nesco Resource · 1 week ago

Senior Application Engineer – Control Valves (Specialty Chemical Market)

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$115K/yr - $172K/yr

10+ years exp

Nesco Resource is seeking a Specialty Chemical Control Valve Specialist to serve as the technical authority for control valve applications within the Specialty Chemical market. This senior role supports commercial teams, engineering, and product management with application expertise and solution design, while also offering global exposure and strategic influence.

ConsultingHuman ResourcesStaffing Agency

Responsibilities

Act as the technical SME for control valve applications in the Specialty Chemical market

Support commercial and sales teams with: Product specification, Application guidance, Technical solution development

Define and standardize application guidelines to ensure consistent, competitive solutions

Collaborate closely with engineering and product management on product development and customization

Support vendor list approvals and RFQ capability development

Develop pricing and service insights aligned with market conditions

Analyze competitive offerings and help differentiate solutions in specialty chemical applications

Create and deliver technical training materials for internal teams across regions

Contribute to increased bookings, revenue, and profitability through technical leadership

Qualification

Control valve applicationsApplication EngineeringTechnical SalesCommercial OperationsTechnical documentationCross-functional collaborationCustomer-focused mindset

Required

Deep expertise in control valve applications within specialty chemical processes

10+ years of experience in one or more of the following: Application Engineering, Technical Sales / Sales Engineering, Commercial Operations, Related technical roles supporting process industries

Strong ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and commercial audiences

Experience working cross-functionally with sales, engineering, and product teams

Proven ability to produce professional reports, presentations, and technical documentation

Customer-focused mindset with a sense of urgency and ownership

Willingness to travel globally 50% or more