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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Specialist - **Company:** Veolia SARL - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $130,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software Applications, Microsoft Basic Data Partition, Microsoft Office, Technical Data Management Systems, Web Platforms, Data Management, Gsuite - **Published:** July 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/VeoliaEnvironnementSA/744000140092979-technical-specialist ## About the Role * Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant technical discipline. * Experience: 3+ years of progressive engineering or technical sales experience in the water treatment or industrial sector (specifically with wastewater, cooling, and steam generation). * Travel: Ability and willingness to travel approximately 30 - 50% of the time within the assigned territory. Work Environment & Compliance: * Must reside in the assigned region or within customer proximity requirements, as required. * Ability to work frequently in heavy industrial environments (e.g., refinery, chemical plants, power plants), requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and exposure to typical irritants (noise, dust, chemicals). * Ability and willingness to comply with stringent customer safety requirements, including drug testing and background checks, as required. * Technical Skills: Strong proficiency with computer applications, including Google Suite and MS Office. Preferred Skills & Attributes * Foundational knowledge of water chemistry, dosage calculations, and standard industrial water applications. * Basic troubleshooting capabilities with the ability to leverage technical resources under guidance. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating a high attention to detail. * Developing proficiency with industry-specific digital tools (e.g., CMS, SPG, Argo). * Strong organizational skills and the capacity to effectively manage multiple assigned tasks and organized technical files. * A collaborative and problem-solving mindset with an eagerness for continuous professional development. * Active listening skills and a professional demeanor for effective customer interactions. ## Description The Technical Specialist serves as an experienced water treatment professional interested in developing their technical capabilities, crucial to supporting the field sales organization and ensuring customer program success within water treatment applications. This role is focused on building foundational expertise and applying core technical skills under the guidance of experienced team members. The Specialist will be responsible for assisting in the implementation of standard customer solutions, supporting basic troubleshooting, and maintaining accurate documentation while utilizing digital tools. Success in this role requires a strong eagerness to learn, meticulous attention to detail, and a collaborative approach to meeting customer needs., Technical Program Support: * Provide essential technical support for standard water treatment applications (cooling, steam generation, and wastewater), collaborating closely with senior team members. * Conduct basic water testing, equipment inspections, and support field testing of standard products and applications. * Assist in fundamental troubleshooting activities under direct supervision. * Shadow experienced colleagues during customer visits and technical reviews to build on-the-job competency. Data Management & Documentation: * Maintain accurate and detailed records of assigned accounts within digital platforms (e.g., CMS, SPG). * Assist in routine technical data collection and analysis to support program performance metrics and technical excellence audits. * Support preparation of comprehensive technical reports and presentations. * Help coordinate sample analysis and ensure proper documentation is maintained. Compliance & Professional Development: * Learn and actively apply fundamental water treatment concepts and chemical product applications. * Adhere strictly to standard operating procedures and all established safety protocols, actively promoting safety awareness. * Participate in required technical training to continuously build expertise in core competencies. * Support basic data gathering for bids and proposals. ## Related Videos - [Data Science, ML & AI in the Oil and Gas Industry at NDT Global - Dr. Katja Träumner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1308-data-science-ml-ai-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry-at-ndt-global-dr-katja-traumner) - [Project Fugu: Extending the web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/832-project-fugu-extending-the-web) - [It's all about the Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/425-it-s-all-about-the-data) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Keith Cirkle of GitHub on React Fatigue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1265-keith-cirkle-of-github-on-react-fatigue) - [The Data Mesh as the end of the Datalake as we know it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/156-the-data-mesh-as-the-end-of-the-datalake-as-we-know-it) ## Related Articles - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)