Field Startup & Commissioning Engineer - UPW & WWT Systems

ECOLAB; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Job summary

Ecolab is hiring a Startup & Commissioning Engineer based in Plano to support startup, commissioning, and performance validation of ultrapure water and wastewater systems at customer sites. You will train operators, troubleshoot field issues, and ensure safety and quality across projects with multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires up to 99% travel, a relevant engineering degree, 5+ years of experience, and strong documentation and SOP-writing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of directly related experience.
• Knowledge of semiconductor water and wastewater chemistry.
• Experience in water treatment technologies including filtration, membrane, ion exchange, clarification, and reclaim water.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and converse in English.
• Ability to read and understand P&IDs, PFDs, and process logic documents.
• Ability to develop and write clear and concise SOPs and SOOs.
• No immigration sponsorship is available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop commissioning plans for water and wastewater treatment systems.
• Perform startup and commissioning of equipment and systems per plans and procedures.
• Troubleshoot onsite issues with support from engineering teams.
• Train customer personnel on operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Document commissioning activities, inspections, tests, measurements, and corrective actions.
• Adhere to customer safety requirements and site health and safety conditions.
• Evaluate equipment performance in the field and suggest improvements to Engineering.
• Liaise with customers to ensure satisfaction and company expectations.
• Conduct QA/QC inspections of equipment at manufacturers' facilities.
• Participate in customer meetings as required.
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Skills

UPW & WWT knowledge

Customer training

Field service engineering

SOP writing

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ecolab is hiring a Startup & Commissioning Engineer based in Plano to support startup, commissioning, and performance validation of ultrapure water and wastewater systems at customer sites. You will train operators, troubleshoot field issues, and ensure safety and quality across projects with multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires up to 99% travel, a relevant engineering degree, 5+ years of experience, and strong documentation and SOP-writing skills.