Agricultural Water Treatment Specialist

Job summary

The specialist will service irrigation water treatment systems for commercial farming clients by performing water analysis, managing inventory, and adjusting chemical feed equipment. They are also responsible for developing new accounts and creating water management plans focused on bio-security and conservation.

Job details

CH2O, Inc. is a specialty chemical manufacturing firm, founded in 1977, with headquarters in Olympia, Washington. We have an established Canadian subsidiary, and are seeking an individual with a background in agriculture to represent our irrigation water treatment product line in the greater British Columbia area, which may include crossing the border into Washington State. Our innovative and patented products are sold throughout the world, and are designed to maintain free-flowing water through drip irrigation systems to optimize crop yield. The ideal candidate will have education and experience as a crop advisor, grower, or agronomist, and be familiar with agricultural water systems for commercial farming operations. Familiarity with boiler operations, refrigeration systems, filtration, water softeners, reverse osmosis, food processing, and sound mechanical aptitude will also beneficial. Preference will be given to candidates with agricultural certifications, and a bachelor’s degree in agronomy, chemistry, biology, or a related field. Employees in this position work independently, with the support of a district manager, and will be expected to service multiple clients each day. Service includes performing water analysis, reviewing operator logs, writing reports, inventory management, making adjustments to chemical feed and control equipment, and placing product orders. New account development is expected. In addition to these duties, this person will conduct site surveys and develop water management plans relating to bio-security and conservation. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to join a growing organization with a unique market position, and increase their personal income as they expand their business base. The candidate must live in the territory, and be available for periodic travel. Initial compensation includes a base salary ranging between $8000 and $11,000 per month (Canadian $) DOE/DOQ, expense reimbursement, automobile allowance, plus commission on select sales. Compensation converts to straight commission after two years with the potential to dramatically increase income. Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for the job, or to perform your job. Background checks will be performed in accordance with the Washington Fair Chance Act. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $8,000.00-$11,000.00 per month

What you’ll do

The specialist will service irrigation water treatment systems for commercial farming clients by performing water analysis, managing inventory, and adjusting chemical feed equipment. They are also responsible for developing new accounts and creating water management plans focused on bio-security and conservation.

Requirements

Candidates should have a background in agriculture, such as a crop advisor or agronomist, and be familiar with agricultural water systems. A bachelor’s degree in agronomy, chemistry, biology, or a related field is preferred, along with strong mechanical aptitude.

Benefits

• Expense reimbursement • Automobile allowance • Commission

Listed skills

• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Water treatment
• Irrigation systems
• Agronomy
• Water analysis
• Inventory management
• Mechanical aptitude
• Site surveys
• Bio-security
• Conservation
• Boiler operations
• Reverse osmosis
• Filtration
• Food processing
• Report writing
• New account development

Job areas

• Agriculture
• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Sales