We are seeking an Operations Manager to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operations of Ultra-Pure Water system at a customer site. 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.
What You Will Do
- Assist in planning, coordinating, and monitoring daily system operations to meet production, performance, and efficiency targets.
- Support operational readiness for startups, shutdowns, and emergency situations.
- Coordinate with customer, engineering, and support teams to ensure uninterrupted operations.
- Support the development and execution of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
- Monitor equipment condition and maintenance performance to maximize asset reliability and uptime.
- Ensure timely troubleshooting and resolution of equipment and operational issues.
- Enforce company and client safety, health, and environmental (SHE) policies and regulatory requirements.
- Supervise engineers, technicians, operators, and contractors, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
- Support asset integrity, reliability initiatives, root cause failure analysis, and corrective action implementation.
- Assist with operational and maintenance planning, reporting, audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Position Details
- Field-based role at a client facility.
- Exposure to an industrial plant environment.
- Minimal travel expected for meetings or training.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering.
- 5–10 years of experience in operations and maintenance roles within an industrial or utility environment.
- 2–4 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership position.
- Strong understanding of operations and maintenance practices, plant equipment, utilities, and maintenance systems.
- Experience using CMMS/EAM systems and maintenance planning techniques.
- Strong leadership, coordination, problem-solving, communication, and reporting skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and operational reporting tools.
- No immigration sponsorship available for this role
Physical Demands
- Work in an industrial plant environment.
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to safety protocols is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certifications in maintenance or asset management (e.g., CMRP, PMP).
- Experience in water, microelectronics, utilities, chemicals, or infrastructure sectors.
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Benefits
Ecolab 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.
Potential Customer Requirements Notice
To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:
- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering.
- 5-10 years of experience in operations and maintenance roles within an industrial or utility environment.
- 2-4 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership position.
- Strong understanding of operations and maintenance practices, plant equipment, utilities, and maintenance systems.
- Experience using CMMS/EAM systems and maintenance planning techniques.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and operational reporting tools.
- Strong leadership, coordination, problem-solving, communication, and reporting skills.
- Professional certifications in maintenance or asset management (e.g., CMRP, PMP).
- Experience in water, microelectronics, utilities, chemicals, or infrastructure sectors.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests medical coverage is broad, with HSA plan options and company contributions, prescription benefits, dental and vision, and virtual care and mental health support. Company-paid wellness programs and income protection (short- and long-term disability, life and accident) further strengthen core coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-focused programs include fertility support, adoption assistance, and paid parental leave, complemented by counseling and resource services. These offerings are positioned as supportive of employee well-being across different life stages.
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What We Do
A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. With annual sales of $12 billion and more than 44,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com, or follow us on twitter.com/ecolab, facebook.com/ecolab or instagram.com/ecolab_inc.
