Chemical Service Technician

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Garratt Callahan Co

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Perform detailed water testing and analysis at industrial sites to maintain energy efficiency and environmental friendliness of boilers and cooling towers. Support the sale of proprietary chemical blends and monitoring technology while maintaining existing customer relationships.

Qualifications

You have a 4-year science degree in a field such as Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or Environmental Science, and possess capable chemist skills. While a year of technical sales or a water treatment internship is preferred, the company is willing to train and mentor you for this role.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Chemistry

Chemical Engineering

Biology

Mechanical Engineering

Environmental Science

Paper Science

Water Resources

Water Treatment

Corrosion Inhibitors

Scale Inhibitors

Coagulants

Flocculants

Biocides

Job Description

Water Treatment Chemical Service Technician—Pittsburgh, Pa.

2025 was a Record Sales Year. And 2026 is off to a great start.

Garratt-Callahan is family friendly, profitable, stable, and fiercely private. No layoffs in 120 years. No ownership changes in 120 years. 75 straight years of profitability. We have operations from Asia to the Caribbean, and in every state in the USA.

Technical Sales Support Service Technicians are responsible for maintaining the existing customers in greater Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania. The best place to live is in or very near Pittsburgh. Perform water treatment tests at the existing customers. With the freedom of working from your home, you can work and train in a territory alongside veteran Territory Managers.

The career track for a Technical Sales Support/Service Technician is to train to become a Territory Manager. Territory Managers are eligible for unlimited commission and a year-end bonus.

As a Technical Sales Support/Service Technician, you will receive an industry competitive salary, expenses, benefits, and a $675 per month car allowance. In addition, ample technical support is provided along with continuous training. Paperwork is kept to a minimum. Compensation is based upon experience and the ability to succeed. $85,000 to $100,000 first year base for a qualified candidate.

We hire with a focus that favors the committed employee both in terms of overall compensation and growth opportunities. We have designed our compensation package accordingly. Available Benefit Package includes a corporate 401k, health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Solve customers' water problems.
  • Treat industrial boilers and cooling towers to keep them energy efficient and environmentally friendly.
  • Perform detailed water testing & analyses at industrial sites such as commercial buildings, food processing plants, hospitals, manufacturing plants, and military bases.
  • Help sell Garratt-Callahan's proprietary chemical blends, equipment, & monitoring technology.
  • Help sell corrosion & scale inhibitors, coagulants, flocculants, biocides, bio-augmentation, feed & monitoring equipment, water management plans, reverse osmosis products.
  • Help sell Water Safety Programs.
  • Keep our existing customers happy.
  • Help bring on new industrial customers.

About Garratt-Callahan:

Garratt-Callahan is a US based private 120-year-old, nationwide water treatment chemical company. Garratt-Callahan www.garrattcallahan.com treats industrial boilers and cooling towers to keep them energy efficient and environmentally friendly with one of the most advanced product lines in the industry. We are registered to ISO 9001:2015 and sell an industry leading line of “green" solutions, G-C GreenTech. We are headquartered in Burlingame, California.

G-C is family owned, profitable, and expanding. We have five chemical plants in the USA, technical salespeople in every state, and operations in Asia, the Pacific, and the Caribbean.

Benefits:

  • We offer a competitive benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, AD&D, LT, and 401k. A monthly car allowance and travel expenses are provided.
  • First year compensation is $85,000 to $100,000 depending on experience.
  • Advanced training, and a clear career path.
  • Family friendly, flexible hours.
  • A huge benefit of working for Garratt-Callahan is our stability and low turnover.
  • No Layoffs in our 120-year history
  • G-C is a profitable company. The last year that G-C did not turn a profit was during World War 2.
  • 2025 was a record sales year, and 2026 sales are off to a great start.

To Apply, please log on to:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=16ed56fa-3af7-47fc-878a-c4d47df49e2f&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=566043&source=CC2&lang=en_US


 Thank you for considering Garratt-Callahan Company. Garratt-Callahan is an EEO/AAE employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.


Requirements:

You will be a successful applicant if you have a technical degree such as Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Science, Paper Science, or Water Resources. 
 
You must have a 4-year science degree to qualify for this position. You must be a capable Chemist.
 
 
One-year technical sales, or an internship related to water treatment chemicals is preferred, but we are willing to train and mentor. Outside industrial sales experience is a plus. You must live in this Pittsburgh territory, in or near Pittsburgh is best, and be familiar with the industrial marketplace of Pennsylvania.

If you have a disability, and need assistance during the application and selection process as a result, please contact the Garratt-Callahan Human Resources department at 650.697.5811. Arrangements can be made to provide an accommodation in order to assist you in applying for an open position using our on-line system, completing any other related paperwork, interviewing, or any other portion of the employment process.

When requesting an accommodation, please provide your name, phone, email address, or any other means of contacting you. Provide a brief description of the nature of the requested accommodation. A member of the Human Resources team will then contact you to discuss your request. A request for an accommodation will not affect your opportunities for employment with Garratt-Callahan.

Garratt-Callahan values differing experiences, backgrounds and perspectives among our employees, and see them as a competitive advantage. Garratt-Callahan is committed to the fair and equal treatment of all associates and applicants.

Garratt-Callahan is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Garratt Callahan Co

Garratt-Callahan is one of the leading providers of industrial water treatment. Offering comprehensive water treatment solutions and expert consulting services backed by over 120 years of experience, we optimize system performance to extend equipment life, reduce health and safety risks, and minimize operating costs. We are guided by our responsibility to provide customers with unparalleled service and effective, dependable water treatment solutions. Garratt-Callahan takes a proactive, scientific approach to prevent problems before they occur — so our customers can spend more time running their businesses and less time fixing them. Headquartered in California and operating nationally across Texas, Illinois, Georgia, and New Jersey, we treat every customer's facility with the same care and conscientiousness we would our own. We utilize the latest proven technology and offer a full range of chemical and equipment solutions, developed in our certified laboratory that complies with State and Federal EPA standards. Our water treatment products are also certified in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 by NSF-ISR. Our water treatment services include: —Boiler Water Treatment —Cooling Water Treatment —Wastewater Solutions —Water Management Plans —Legionella Mitigation —Secondary Disinfection —Water Treatment Training ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI 12080 Water Safety Certification Water safety remains critical, and our team is trained and certified in implementing ASHRAE 188-2018 to minimize the risk of Legionellosis. A growing number of our field technicians hold certification under the ASSE 12080 program.
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