Water Quality Technologist - Orlando

Better Chemistry for a Better Future.
We believe that we can create a better future for our communities, customers, and employees by doing chemistry better. When we create safer, more efficient, more environmentally responsible chemistry and apply it using the best people and technology available we can make a huge impact.
With over 60 years of research & development driven progress in specialty chemistry, Guardian Chemicals has worked hard to earn our reputation as a leader in the space. Our team, unified through their shared vision and core values, work together to support our customers and the industries they serve to drive a cleaner, safer, and more efficient industry forward.
Based in Sturgeon County, Alberta, Guardian provides direct chemical, equipment, and specialized service technologists to a large variety of primary and secondary industries throughout Canada, the USA, and internationally. Guardian currently has three main divisions: industrial, water treatment, and wood products.

Our Core Values

• Seek Understanding – Ask, listen, absorb
• Growth Mindset – Always looking to develop
• Initiative – Take the first step, go beyond
• Grit – Perseverance through determination
• Courage – Try what scares you, trust those around you, say what matters
• Elevate Others – Create heroes in those around you

Purpose
The Water Quality Technologist is the primary service provider to ensure that Guardian treatment programs perform at the least cost operating scenario within customer sites. The Water Quality Technologist works closely with Account Managers, Business Development Representatives, and the Water Treatment Technical Director to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction through achieving a high-performance standard.

Here is what the role will offer you

• An opportunity to use your expertise, and experience to make a positive impact on the customers’ business and the planets resources.
• Access to technical training to grow your career potential.
• A culture where safety is paramount.
• Autonomy to work from a home base in an independent manner to manage your work-life balance.

What you will do

• Visit client sites to conduct water quality testing on Boiler, Cooling Tower, and Closed systems.
• Write Technical Service Reports for clients which document successful application of chemical treatment programs within the DATAGUARD software application.
• Achieve target water quality through adjustment of chemical dosages and optimization of water treatment equipment including programmable controllers, probes, meters, and chemical pumping systems.
• Assist in account management through ensuring inventories are maintained at proper levels and that all preventive maintenance is performed on equipment to ensure reliable operation and optimum performance.
• Communicate with customers to ensure that the treatment program is a strong collaborative effort where Guardian oversight assures success.
• Work safely and with minimal supervision in all aspects of the role including vehicle travel to various sites.
• Ensure all hazard assessments are completed when necessary and provide training for customers on safe handling and procedures related to chemicals.
• Support the sales team through participation in new account set up and in training and mentoring new staff members.
• Support the Mission, Vision and Core Values of Guardian through your proactive nature and positive attitude.
• Comply with and support our Quality and Environmental Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Continuously learn through extensive training and hands on experiences to become a heating, cooling, and HVAC water treatment specialist.

What you will bring

• Team player with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Self-starter with the ability to get multiple tasks done within a workday.

• Positive attitude with the ability to connect and communicate with a diverse range of client contacts.
• A strong mechanical aptitude and the desire to be in a hands-on role.
• Excellent organizational, planning, problem solving, decision making and time management skills.
• Physical capability to manage stairs, ladders, and some moderate lifting (up to 50lbs).
• Excellent computer skills that include the use of MS Office Suite of products.
• Previous experience working with customers in an unrelated industry.
• Post-secondary education in Science or Engineering is considered an asset.
• Post-secondary experience with boilers, cooling towers, chillers or other mechanical systems is considered an asset.

The ideal candidate is a life-long learner and strives for career advancement through a progressive career strategy of becoming a Team Leader or Sales Account Manager. The candidate prefers an environment of accountability where rewards are aligned with results and customer success.

At Guardian Chemicals, We Believe Diversity & Inclusion Drive Innovation

• We are committed to the celebration of cultural differences, personal and professional values, and how these contribute to our culture and the communities we serve.
• We understand that everyone has strengths, and we embrace those strengths.
• We nurture the growth of each of our employees and empower our teams to support our core values.
• We are a proud participant of the 50 – 30 Challenge - an initiative specializing in the recruitment of a diverse and inclusive workforce.
• We believe a diverse and inclusive work force is essential.

Guardian Chemicals Inc. provides a competitive base salary, benefits program, RRSP and Pension plan, Bonus plan and the opportunity to work with an industry leader in the chemical industry.
We thank all those who apply, but we will only contact applicants selected for an interview.
To learn more, please visit http://www.guardianchem.com

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