Application Development Specialist

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Primary Purpose:

Provide technical field support and consultative expertise to customers in the midstream and downstream oil & gas markets. Partner with customers, suppliers, and Univar sales teams to identify operational challenges, recommend application solutions, and improve asset performance, reliability, and efficiency. Drive business growth through technical problem-solving, industry knowledge, and strong customer relationships.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as the technical resource for customers, sales teams, and supplier partners.
• Conduct site visits to evaluate customer operations and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and technical recommendations for customer applications.
• Support product implementation, startup activities, and ongoing program optimization.
• Develop technical proposals, application solutions, and customer presentations.
• Conduct joint customer visits with sales and supplier representatives.
• Deliver product and industry training for customers and internal teams.
• Identify new business opportunities through customer engagement and market analysis.
• Collaborate with suppliers on product development, technical support, and new product launches.
• Participate in industry events, trade shows, and technical meetings.
• Maintain customer activity, opportunity tracking, and market intelligence reporting.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in technical sales, field service, field engineering, process engineering, or industrial operations.
• Experience supporting customers in midstream or downstream oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, terminal, or pipeline operations.
• Strong troubleshooting, technical problem-solving, and customer-facing skills.
• Ability to develop and present technical solutions to multiple levels within customer organizations.
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel regularly to customer sites within the assigned territory.

Where you will work:

Midland Odessa, TX location with 50% travel within Midland Odessa, TX location

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As a valued Univar Solutions employee, you understand that we are more than a distribution company. From delivering vital ingredients for food and nutrition, to helping keep drinking water safe, our company is dedicated to improving quality of life with our customers, suppliers and partners as we serve the world's most essential industries.

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the hiring process, please contact us at careers@univarsolutions.com.