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Welder/Pipefitter - Houston, Texas

01 April 2025

Mueller Water is seeking a skilled Welder/Pipefitter to perform welding and pipefitting work in various water system construction and maintenance activities. This role includes leading a small work crew and performing related duties as required. The Welder/Pipefitter position is a journey-level role within the welding pipefitting series and reports to the Plant Supervisor.

What's In It For You:

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge water technologies.
Lead and mentor a small team.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Be part of a company committed to water quality and sustainability.

What You Will Be Doing:

Provide courteous and efficient customer service to company staff.
Maintain a positive attitude towards company goals.
Operate acetylene and electrical welding equipment.
Install water lines and construct pipe angles and fittings as required.
Read blueprints to determine the layout of metal fabrications.
Weld steel pipes and fit equipment on water systems.
Requisition materials as needed.
Operate light tractors and medium trucks, forklifts, and craneways.
Use tools such as drill presses, grinders, metal saws, wrenches, jacks, chisels, vice grips, jigs, hydraulic presses, and metal shears.
Perform brazing of metals and weld stainless steel.
Fabricate pipe and skids from templates or from blueprints.
Plan projects involving multiple trades.
Weld and fit pipes in a fabrication plant or jobsite environment.
Ensure safety precautions are observed in the shop and field.
Drive a truck with welding equipment to job sites.
Direct the work of assigned helpers.
Wear and operate respiratory protective equipment, including SCBA.
Maintain labor and material records.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Five (5) years of journey-level welding experience with knowledge of water distribution and transmission pipelines.
Possession of a valid Texas Class “C” driver’s license upon application. Out-of-state applicants must obtain a valid Texas Class “C” driver’s license within ten (10) days of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with oxyacetylene gas welding procedures and methods.
Knowledge of electrical welding procedures and methods.
Understanding of types of metal and their characteristics in welding.
Ability to perform MIG, TIG, and STICK welding of steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
Experience in plasma cutting, welding, fabricating, and working with various metals.
Ability to read and work from blueprints, drawings, sketches, specifications, and technical manuals.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to perform shop math related to the welding trade.
Experience operating a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues.
Ability to perform manual work, welding, and pipefitting under all weather conditions.
Physical capability to enter permit-required confined spaces and wear SCBA equipment.
Ability to operate an atmospheric tester for entry into confined spaces.
Proficiency in wearing protective respiratory equipment, including SCBA and personal escape respirators.

Special Requirements:

Must be clean-shaven or have trimmed facial hair to properly use personal respirators.
Must pass a respirator medical exam and be physically able to wear respirator equipment.
Must be able to work in enclosed spaces while wearing protective clothing under extreme temperatures and hazardous environments.
Physical Tasks and Environmental Conditions:
Exposure to potential physical harm, hazardous chemicals, and infectious diseases, including smoke, fumes, gas, treated water, high-frequency noise, dirt, dust, grease, oil,
chemicals, solvents, and toxic agents.
Ability to tolerate unpleasant odors, wet conditions, and varying climatic conditions.
Frequently need to stand, stoop, walk, crawl, climb, and perform other similar actions during the workday.
Sufficient mobility to work in a field setting under varying weather conditions, operate hand tools and mechanical/motorized equipment, transport materials and supplies
weighing up to 75 pounds, and travel to various locations.
Must have normal vision range, with or without correction, sufficient to see color, read small print, and see distances.
Must have normal hearing range, with or without correction.
Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Mechanical Engineer - Filtration and Water Equipment - Houston, Texas

01 April 2025

Mueller Water is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the commercialization and development of filtration and water equipment and control systems for our Institutional RD&E team, with a specific focus on the healthcare and hospitality markets.

What's In It For You:
This role supports the development, design, and commercialization of mechanical, sensor, and system technologies tailored for the healthcare and hospitality sectors. You will lead projects that support new product introductions and drive our innovation pipeline. This engineer will define requirements, test new technologies, and mobilize cross-functional teams, including marketing, regulatory, and supply chain partners. You will also help maintain the existing portfolio of filtration and water equipment and be a technical resource for our sales team and customers.

What You Will Be Doing:

Plan, lead, and execute new product development projects focused on the healthcare and hospitality markets.
Test, analyze, and evaluate new filtration and water technologies and customer offerings.
Maintain our filtration and water equipment portfolio through production and supply optimization projects.
Coordinate with cross-functional partners, including shared engineering, marketing, regulatory affairs, supply chain, training, technical service, and sales associates.
Lead the development of new sensor and data solutions to enhance water quality and value in healthcare and hospitality settings.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
2 years of relevant work experience in design or product development.
Effective oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
No Immigration Sponsorship Available.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with engineering design and analysis tools (e.g., Solidworks).
Project management and leadership experience and skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple tasks.
Experience working with regulatory agencies and standards (e.g., NSF, UL).

About Mueller Water:
In an era marked by increasing water scarcity and contamination challenges, Mueller Water is at the forefront of providing innovative solutions to conserve, treat, and manage water resources efficiently. We partner with customers across a variety of sectors including residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal to ensure the highest standards of water quality and sustainability. Our comprehensive range of products and services helps reduce, reuse, and recycle water, while protecting systems and equipment from damage.
Mueller Water offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, from advanced filtration systems to automated monitoring and data analysis tools. Our commitment to excellence and innovation drives us to deliver sustainable, high-performance solutions tailored to our clients’ needs.

Benefits
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Mueller Water is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, such as qualified sign language interpreters or other personal assistance, throughout the application process as required by law. If you need accommodation assistance during the application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of our career website.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Mueller Water, we believe that diversity and inclusion are key to building the best teams. We strive to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their full potential. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of all employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer, and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status.
We are also dedicated to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize the talents of minority, female, disabled, and veteran individuals at all levels of our workforce. At Mueller Water, you can grow your career, shape your future, and make a meaningful impact on what matters most.

Account Manager - Houston, Texas

01 April 2025

As the industry leader in water technology, Mueller Water is growing and we need talented people like you to help us continue to protect the world’s most vital resource.

Mueller Water seeks an Account Manager to join our industry-leading sales team. You will be responsible for revenue and profit growth of programs and services in targeted accounts. Using a consultative sales approach, you will build relationships with existing customers by executing system assurance programs that meet their key business needs. With strong account leadership, you will also convert strategic competitive accounts and sell new technologies to current customers.

What's in it For You:

The opportunity to tackle some of the world's most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments.
The ability to make an impact with a company that is passionate about your career development.
Paid training in the field and at Mueller Water Headquarters.
Enjoy a flexible, independent work environment.
Company vehicle for business and personal use.
Comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment – including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, and more.

What You Will Do:

Execute strong team leadership by coaching and training other district representatives, championing corporate initiatives, and planning and leading portions of district meetings.
Generate and execute sales plans and strategies to close new opportunities within the existing customer base and in major, competitively-held accounts, to meet defined territory profit increase goals.
Work closely with large, strategic current and prospective customers to understand business needs and recommend continuous improvement and innovation plans that will maintain and grow sales within the assigned territory.
Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders within current and prospective customers, including plant or facility executives.
Engage in problem-solving by performing system analysis, interpreting data, and providing written recommendations to ensure customer operations are performing at optimal levels.
Demonstrate the ability to stabilize jeopardy business in large, strategic accounts.

Position Details:

Candidates must reside within a commutable distance from Houston, Texas.
Territory covers about an 80-mile radius of the surrounding area.
Targeted accounts are within the chemical industry.
5% overnight travel required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree.
5 years of technical sales or field sales support experience.
Valid driver's license.
Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.

Physical Requirements:

Drive a company vehicle as required to perform job duties (pre-employment and ongoing motor vehicle record checks will determine eligibility to drive a company vehicle).
Ability to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (chemical, mechanical, industrial) or life sciences (biology, chemistry, etc.).
Experience in the water treatment or specialty chemical industry.
Working knowledge of boilers, cooling towers, and wastewater treatment systems.
Utilities and/or technical experience preferred.

Field Service Representative - Houston, Texas

01 April 2025

Mueller Water is looking for a Field Service Representative to join our leading sales and service team. You will partner with Sales Representatives to execute service plans in strategic district accounts and provide customers with problem-solving support. Additionally, you will assist District Sales Representatives with launching new applications in current customer accounts and transitioning competitively held accounts to Mueller Water. This position requires you to install, maintain, and calibrate chemical feed equipment and process monitoring equipment.

What's in it For You:

Join a growing company offering competitive pay and benefits.
Company vehicle and cell phone provided.
Long-term, advancing career path in service, sales, or management.
Access to the industry’s most innovative training programs.
A culture that values safety first, including training and personal protection.
Pride in working for a company that provides clean water, safe food, abundant energy, and healthy environments.

What You Will Do:

Install, calibrate, and maintain water treatment equipment (chemical feed, process monitoring, water softeners, etc.) at customer accounts.
Execute required chemistry tests, log and report data, and maintain product inventories at customer accounts.
Provide routine service support to Sales Representatives in strategic district accounts to execute agreed-upon customer system assurance plans.
Provide technical support to customers, identifying and resolving customer pain points, and escalating issues as required.

Territory/Location Information:

This position is based in Houston, TX.
Territory covers about a 300-mile radius of the surrounding area.
Targeted accounts are within the industrial and institutional marketplace.
50% overnight travel required per month.
As a trusted partner, your customers will rely on you for their success. Mueller Water is committed to seeing you succeed and provides innovative training
programs to ensure you are prepared to solve any customer problem.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent.
2 years of mechanical/technical experience.
Valid Driver's License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.
Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to access and be comfortable working in various conditions, including confined spaces, damp and/or dusty locations, freezing conditions, and hot conditions.
Must be able to physically perform the essential duties of the position, including lifting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, using hands to finger, balancing, walking, standing, talking, and hearing.
Must be able to pass a drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate degree or trade school certification.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
Experience in the water treatment or specialty chemical industry.
Working knowledge of boilers, cooling towers, and wastewater treatment systems.
Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite.

Covid-19 Vaccine Notice
In compliance with local mandates and customer requirements, applicants for certain customer-facing positions must be fully vaccinated (including boosters if eligible), unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested and approved by Mueller Water.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Mueller Water is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, such as qualified sign language interpreters or other personal assistance, throughout the application process as required by law. If you need accommodation assistance during the application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of our career website.

Technical Sales Representative - Houston, Texas

01 April 2025

At Mueller Water, we are the industry leaders in water technology, committed to protecting the world's most vital resource. As we continue to grow, we seek talented individuals like you to join our team.
Mueller Water is looking for a Technical Sales Representative to join our leading sales team in Houston, Texas. You will be responsible for driving revenue and profit growth through our programs and services in targeted accounts. Utilizing a consultative sales approach, you will build and maintain relationships with existing customers, ensuring their key business needs are met through our system assurance programs. Additionally, you will convert strategic competitive accounts and introduce new technologies to current customers.

What's in it For You:

Opportunity to tackle some of the world's most significant challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments.
Impactful career development within a company passionate about your growth.
Paid training in the field and at Mueller Water Headquarters.
Flexible, independent work environment.
Company vehicle provided for business and personal use.
Comprehensive benefits package starting from day one – including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, and more.

What You Will Do:

Generate and execute sales plans within the existing customer base and competitively-held accounts to achieve profit growth goals.
Collaborate closely with current and prospective customers to understand their business needs, recommending continuous improvement and innovation plans.
Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders, including plant or facility executives.
Provide technical support to customers, identifying and resolving challenges, and escalating issues as needed.
Engage in problem-solving through system analysis, data interpretation, and providing written recommendations to ensure optimal customer operations.
Actively promote and support Mueller Water innovations and technology to foster long-term business relationships.

Position Details:

Candidate must reside within a commutable distance from Houston, TX.
The territory covers a 75-mile radius of the surrounding area.
Targeted accounts are within the chemical industries.
5% overnight travel required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree.
Experience in technical sales or field sales support.
Valid driver's license.
Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to drive a company vehicle as required for job duties (pre-employment and ongoing motor vehicle record checks will determine eligibility).
Ability to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in engineering (chemical, mechanical, industrial) or life sciences (biology, chemistry, etc.).
Experience in the water treatment or specialty chemical industry.
Working knowledge of boilers, cooling towers, and wastewater treatment systems.

Mueller Water offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, from advanced filtration systems to automated monitoring and data analysis tools. Our commitment to excellence and innovation drives us to deliver sustainable, high-performance solutions tailored to our clients’ needs.