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The role is based directly on customer site and requires (100%) international travelling.\nHow You’ll Make an Impact:\nCollaborate closely with Project Managers and Construction Managers to track progress against the approved project schedule and commissioning milestones.\nIntroduce water into the ultrapure water (UPW) treatment system and verify mechanical installation integrity through pressure testing.\nLoad and commission process media and equipment, including but not limited to ion exchange resins, reverse osmosis and ultrafiltration membranes, and UV systems.\nPerform system flushing and conditioning activities to achieve final UPW quality specifications.\nManage and monitor wastewater generated during commissioning, coordinating with relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operation.\nParticipate in coordination, progress, and technical meetings with customer representatives as required.\nExecute Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Functional Acceptance Testing (FAT) in accordance with project and quality requirements.\nProvide comprehensive plant training to customers, covering process fundamentals, operational procedures, and best practices.\nComplete final plant certification and support formal handover to the end customer.\nPrepare and maintain detailed commissioning documentation, including test results, deviations, root causes, and corrective actions.\nDiagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues encountered during system start-up and commissioning.\nEnsure strict adherence to site Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices at all times.\nQualifications:\nTechnical graduate education (bachelor’s degree or master’s degree) in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.\nStrong understanding of continuous process systems, ideally within gas, water, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industrial environments.\nProven hands-on experience in commissioning, start-up, operation, maintenance, or technical service roles.\nDemonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex systems, supported by strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving skills.\nAbility to effectively prioritise a high-volume workload while remaining flexible and responsive to rapidly changing site conditions.\nExcellent interpersonal and intercultural skills, with a proven ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary and international teams.\nProactive and self-driven approach, with the confidence and sound judgement to make independent technical decisions when required.\nClear and professional communication skills; able to represent the company on-site and serve as a trusted interface with customers.\nFluent in English (working language); proficiency in German and/or French is a strong advantage.\nSwiss or EU citizenship, or possession of a valid Swiss work permit.\nAbout Ecolab:\nAt Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. 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