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In this role, you will assist with planning, coordinating, and executing daily operations and maintenance activities, while supervising technical teams and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. You will act on behalf of the Site Leader when required and play a key role in driving continuous improvement in system performance and reliability.\nWhat You Will Do\nAssist in planning, coordinating, and monitoring daily system operations to meet production, performance, and efficiency targets.\nSupport operational readiness for startups, shutdowns, and emergency situations.\nCoordinate with customer, engineering, and support teams to ensure uninterrupted operations.\nSupport the development and execution of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.\nMonitor equipment condition and maintenance performance to maximize asset reliability and uptime.\nEnsure timely troubleshooting and resolution of equipment and operational issues.\nEnforce company and client safety, health, and environmental (SHE) policies and regulatory requirements.\nSupervise engineers, technicians, operators, and contractors, providing technical guidance and mentorship.\nSupport asset integrity, reliability initiatives, root cause failure analysis, and corrective action implementation.\nAssist with operational and maintenance planning, reporting, audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.\nPosition Details\nField-based role at a client facility.\nMonday to Friday -- 7am to 5pm\nOn Call Responsibilities\nExposure to an industrial plant environment.\nMinimal travel expected for meetings or training.\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering.\n5-10 years of experience in operations and maintenance roles within an industrial or utility environment.\n2-4 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership position.\nStrong understanding of operations and maintenance practices, plant equipment, utilities, and maintenance systems.\nExperience using CMMS/EAM systems and maintenance planning techniques.\nStrong leadership, coordination, problem-solving, communication, and reporting skills.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office and operational reporting tools.\nNo immigration sponsorship available for this role\nPhysical Demands\nWork in an industrial plant environment.\nUse of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to safety protocols is required.\nPreferred Qualifications\nProfessional certifications in maintenance or asset management (e.g., CMRP, PMP).\nExperience in water, microelectronics, utilities, chemicals, or infrastructure sectors.\nCareers Advancing Ovivo by Ecolab’s Water Technology Solutions\nHelp shape the future of water and technology by joining a team that drives innovation in ultrapure water solutions -critical to industries powering global progress. These careers offer the chance to make an impact that matters solving complex challenges, collaborating across borders, and creating solutions that protect vital resources. If you’re passionate about water circularity, sustainability and technology, explore opportunities where your expertise fuels advancement and your growth is supported.\nAnnual or Hourly Compensation Range:\nThe pay for this role is $110,000-$140,000 Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.Benefits\nEcolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program, on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. Click here for additional benefits information. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.\nPotential Customer Requirements Notice\nTo meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:\n- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.\nAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA)\nEcolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. 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