Sales Support Engineer (Process Engineer)Dormont Manufacturing Co • Richmond, Virginia, United States
Sales Support Engineer (Process Engineer)
Dormont Manufacturing Co
- Richmond, Virginia, United States
- Richmond, Virginia, United States
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POSITION SUMMARY The Sales Support Engineer serves as a critical technical partner to Sales and customers, delivering hands‑on expertise across industrial water treatment programs within pulp & paper and heavy industrial facilities. This role blends field engineering, process optimization, and customer support, ensuring Solenis solutions deliver measurable performance, reliability, and value at the plant level. You will work directly inside customer facilities, collaborating with Account Managers and plant stakeholders to optimize chemical treatment programs, troubleshoot system issues, and drive continuous improvement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Customer & Account Support
Provide on‑site technical support for assigned pulp & paper and industrial accounts
Build strong relationships with mill operations, maintenance, and environmental teams
Partner with Sales to maintain customer satisfaction, retention, and program value delivery
Technical Program Execution
Implement and manage water treatment and process chemical programs (e.g., boilers, cooling, wet end, wastewater)
Conduct routine system monitoring, sampling, and lab/field testing to ensure program effectiveness
Analyze results and make data‑driven adjustments to optimize performance and cost efficiency
Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement
Diagnose and resolve process, chemical, and equipment‑related issues at customer sites
Support root cause analysis and lead corrective action plans in partnership with Sales and plant teams
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and enhance system performance
Equipment & Systems Support
Maintain and troubleshoot chemical feed systems, dosing equipment, and monitoring instrumentation
Ensure proper calibration, operation, and reliability of all installed systems
Support installation and startup of new equipment or program changes
Data, Reporting & Commercial Support
Maintain detailed service reports, inventory tracking, and account documentation
Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to customers and internal sales teams
Support Account Managers by identifying growth opportunities and value‑add solutions within existing accounts
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field (preferred).
3‑5+ years of experience in industrial water treatment, pulp & paper, or related process industries.
Strong knowledge of chemical treatment programs and plant operations/process systems.
Hands‑on troubleshooting and field‑service experience preferred.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical findings to non‑technical stakeholders.
We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.
The expected compensation range for this position is between $77,270.00 and $113,322.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.
Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affiliated Employer, including Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@solenis.com.
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