Title: Principal Specialist - Paper and Tissue Excellence North America

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day. At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference. Learn more about Kemira at www.kemira.com/careers.

We are seeking a driven Principal Application Specialist for the Paper & Tissue Excellence team in our Pulp & Paper segment. As part of our Paper and Tissue Excellence team, the Principal Specialist provides advanced product and application expertise with significant impact in supporting the field sales force for paper machine wet end chemical sales (Retention and Drainage, Sizing, Strength and Tissue). The role provides guidance on product selection, testing, troubleshooting and communicating to mill personnel.

The position responsibilities include:

Provide technical support for field sales including testing protocols, product selection, application criteria, feed equipment and troubleshooting application performance.
Contribute to profitable product line growth through commercializations of core technologies, technical sales training and optimizing applications.
Contribute to the development of new technologies, applications and business opportunities and strategy.
Provide technical lead on major and complex customer and internal projects (Corp.bids, TCM, etc).

What you can expect from us:

Career growth with an industry leader with global advancement opportunities.
Extensive technical training and mentoring by industry experts in paper technology
Competitive compensation package:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Disability and life insurance
- Car allowance
- 401(k) with Company contribution up to 10% of salary
- Paid Time Off program
- If appropriate, relocation package
- Potential for company supported education support

What you’ll bring to the team:

B.S. Paper Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or other technical discipline.
Minimum 10 years experience in Paper Applications, Sales or R&D.
Advanced technical knowledge in more than one application area and broad understanding of papermaking.
Proven track record of solving complex technical customer issues.
Familiarity with data analysis and reporting.
Valid Driver License
Ability to travel 60-80%

Join Kemira and create better every day

Please apply with CV no later than May 10, 2024 at www.kemira.com/careers.

Kemira is an equal opportunity employer.

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries. Our customers include industrial and municipal water treatment operators, and pulp & paper industry among others. We provide the best-suited products and services to improve our customers’ product quality, process, and resource efficiency. Our focus is on water treatment, renewable solutions, and digital services. In 2023, Kemira had annual revenue of around EUR 3.4 billion and around 5,000 employees. Kemira shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. For more information, please visit our web site www.kemira.com/careers and LinkedIn.