Chemical Technician III (Field-Based)
Location: Remote (United Kingdom)
Position Type: Full-Time, Contract
Required Experience: 5-7 Years
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Chemical Technician III to provide routine technical support services, execute customer assurance plans, and assist with the start-up of new chemical applications. In this remote, field-based role, you will act as a key technical resource, ensuring customer operations are performing at optimal levels through precise testing, analysis, and equipment maintenance.
If you are a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in water treatment and field chemistry, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Field Testing & Analysis: Execute required chemistry tests (including cooling water, steam plants, closed systems, and process water sampling), log data, and interpret results to provide written recommendations.
Equipment Maintenance: Inspect, calibrate, and maintain chemical feed systems, control equipment, and process monitoring systems.
Technical Support: Assist sales representatives, chemists, and engineers with new applications; troubleshoot and resolve customer technical pain points, escalating issues when necessary.
Reporting & Documentation: Write clear technical reports, prepare graphs/charts to document results, and maintain accurate product and supply inventories.
Stakeholder Engagement: Develop strong, collaborative relationships with key site stakeholders and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Qualifications & Experience
Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field (Chemistry or Biology preferred), or equivalent relevant qualifications in chemical, mechanical, or process engineering.
Experience: 5-7 years of hands-on experience in a similar industrial or chemical technician role.
Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of steam plants, cooling towers, closed systems, chemical feed systems, pre-treatment systems, and wet-end chemistry.
Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel); excellent analytical, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills.
License: A full, clean UK driver's license is required for this role.
Apply today!
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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