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In office (Houston)
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 23, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 3, 2026. Valmet scores A on the Alion truth index.
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Valmet is a global industrial technology developer and manufacturer specializing in process technologies, automation systems, and lifecycle services for the pulp, paper, packaging, tissue, and energy industries. Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, the publicly listed enterprise operates through two core segments: Biomaterial Solutions & Services and Process Performance Solutions. Its product portfolio ranges from complete chemical pulping lines, paper machines, and biomass power boilers to advanced distributed control systems (Valmet DNA) and industrial flow control valves and pumps.
Position: Industry Specialist
Shift: On-site
Position Overview:
This position’s overall purpose is to develop and direct Valvtechnologies, Inc. long term vision as a part of a cross-functional team. This position is responsible for technical sales, quoting and commercial support; this includes responding to customer and channel partner inquiries and working in partnership with field sales, engineering and project management staff to secure and grow engineered product sales.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement specific quotations and marketing strategies, for all end-users as well as all major contractor and engineering companies on a worldwide basis
- Negotiate and manage major strategic alliances and major valve contracts
- Reviews all the technical & commercial requirements of request for quotes and/or contracts received; particular emphasis on maximizing the company profit potential
- Consults closely with Engineering on proposed product configurations to ensure conformance to company capabilities and industry standards
- Knowledge of specific codes and standards as the relate to the individual industry focus
- Must be able to handle customer problems, complaints, questions in field either personally or in conjunction with Field Service Department
- Regularly follows-up on all quotations
Core Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience in O&G
- Strong knowledge of process and severe service applications within the O&G markets
- Understanding of valve and actuator manufacturing material/product application with goal of improving quoting, design and manufacturing processes and efficiency
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and workflows
- The ability to accurately read, review, and interpret specifications and data sheets
- Ability to meet multiple deadlines with the ability to deliver on time; ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Strongly customer-centric in style and behaviors
- Ability to work directly with end-users representatives and distributers
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