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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.
Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents.
Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized four years in a row.
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What You'll Do
We are looking for an Applications Project Manager to join our Cooling team!
You will serve as a product & market expert, providing technical (and some business) support and all levels of training to our commercial sales team located in North America.
Responsibilities include:
Supporting geographic/corporate growth initiatives by partnering with sales to identify and facilitate new business opportunities.
Identifying technical solutions through problem solving, developing new applications, product selection, and trial design and execution.
Communicating with the commercial team and customers to understand processes, ongoing problems, and chemical solutions, building relationships with technical and production leaders.
Responsibilities Include
Maintaining existing business and developing new product lines with R&D and Product Management, documenting all parts of product validation (technical, financial, sustainability, patents, regulatory).
Managing sections of an SBU or product line with minimal supervision, under guidance from Product Management, R&D, or Applications Team Manager.
Acting as a safety leader in training and education internally and externally.
Supporting area growth and pursuing new business with sales team collaboration, onsite audits, product selection, application recommendations, and trial management.
Providing field support for customer applications, troubleshooting, standardization, and business retention.
Engaging in new product development and portfolio growth through idea generation, product launch management, and validation projects.
Conducting training sessions and developing technical literature for sales teams and customers, including safety and best practices.
Managing trial reporting, administration, and communications.
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Biological or Environmental Engineering, or equivalent experience (e.g., 20 years in Cooling and Corrosion technology).
Prior sales experience and business fundamentals.
Experience troubleshooting cooling systems in upset situations.
Willingness to travel approximately 50%.
Expertise in chemical programs for cooling systems, including corrosion and scale control, oxidizers, biocides, and familiarity with open and closed cooling systems.
Experience in Power, Pulp/Paper Water, Hydrocarbon, and Chemical processing industries is preferred.
Knowledge of reverse osmosis is a plus.
Perks
Competitive health and wellness benefits.
Opportunities for professional development and growth.
15 days paid time off.
Competitive salary and bonuses.
401(k) plan.
Additional Information
We understand candidates may not meet every qualification.
If you believe you can bring value to this role, we encourage you to apply.
Solenis offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status.
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The salary range for this position is $121,500 - $170,100 plus discretionary bonuses, based on skills and experience.
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