Water Treatment Application Specialist

At Refined Technologies, we believe operating with an eternal purpose fuels excellence. This guides everything we do; it gives us a purpose that is greater than ourselves. RTI is the leader in the chemical cleaning segment of the refining industry, providing patented chemistries, processes, and equipment for cleaning and treating units during shutdowns. While focused on clients, we are fueled by our mission to: Honor God Always, Help People Develop, Pursue Excellence, and Earn a Profit. 

We are a fast-paced, dynamic, and entrepreneurial-minded organization full of servant-hearted leaders. Want to know more about our culture? Check out the RTI Playbook. If you’re ready for your work to matter, we’re ready to hear from you! 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Water Treatment Application Specialist to join our team, supporting our downstream business with a focus on utilizing chemistry to prevent and mitigate challenges throughout the refinery. Areas of focus will include boilers, cooling towers, and wastewater plants. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the onsite application and optimization of water treatment programs throughout the entire plant. This role involves starting up new chemical programs, solving complex technical challenges, troubleshooting upsets and collaborating with various departments to ensure the integrity and optimization of our customers’ assets and their performance.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

Technical Expertise and Support

• Provide expert technical support for water treatment applications within the refinery.
• Assist in the troubleshooting and resolution of water treatment related issues in the refinery.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of water treatment programs to ensure optimal performance.

Program Optimization

• Work with operations and engineering teams to optimize water treatment programs for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Monitor and analyze operations data to identify opportunities for optimization.

Project Management

• Lead and manage process chemistry related projects, from concept through implementation.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Training and Development

• Provide training and guidance to refinery staff on monitoring, troubleshooting and handling all process chemistry programs.
• Develop and deliver training programs to improve staff competency in chemical applications.
• Stay current with industry best practices and advancements in chemistry applications and monitoring.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years in hands on water treatment application within a refinery or industrial setting.
• Proven track record of successfully managing process water treatment programs.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications 

• Strong knowledge of refinery chemical processes and applications.
• Proficiency in analytical techniques and process monitoring tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Working Conditions / Physical Demands 

Work will typically be performed in an office environment using routine office equipment.

Travel Requirements 

Less than 40% - only as needed for training, off-site meetings, etc.
 

About Refined Technologies 

RTI is a global industrial solutions provider delivering value to process facilities through expert-level refinery professionals skilled in operations, engineering, and process supervision. RTI helps those who fuel the world produce energy more effectively by delivering safe, fast, and predictable shutdowns in upstream and downstream facilities through innovative operations teams and revolutionary cleaning technologies. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Applicants for regular U.S. positions must be authorized to work in the United States for Refined Technologies, Inc. without the need for sponsorship of an immigration authorization or visa (e.g., TN, H-1B, or other employment-based immigration authorization or visa). 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.