Lead Engineer - Ultrapure Water Operations & Maintenance

Ecolab Quimica Ltda.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k and retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Ovivo by Ecolab is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Lead Engineer to ensure the safe, reliable operation of Ultrapure Water, Wastewater, and Reclamation systems at client facilities. You will oversee preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and drive improvements while coordinating with engineering and operations teams.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical or chemical engineering, experience with CMMS and Navisworks, and the ability to analyze data to optimize performance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or related field) with 3–5 years of experience in operations and maintenance OR greater than 10 years in semiconductor-related water treatment system operations, maintenance, expansions, and improvements
• Equipment troubleshooting and diagnostics experience
• Preventive and predictive maintenance knowledge
• Data analysis and performance monitoring skills
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation and reports
• Strong communication, teamwork, time management, and multitasking skills
• Knowledge of maintenance systems (CMMS), tools, and techniques
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex, industry-related documents
• Understanding of applicable safety standards and regulations
• Proficiency with MS Office and Navisworks
• No Immigration Sponsorship provided for this role

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily operations of Ultrapure Water, Wastewater, and Reclamation systems to ensure reliable performance
• Ensure equipment and systems meet operational targets and efficiency standards
• Train new operations and maintenance engineers on tasks
• Create and submit customer proposal and generate vendor RFPs and quotes
• Present monthly KPIs to customers
• Analyze system performance data and recommend operational or maintenance improvements
• Coordinate with engineering and operations teams to support uninterrupted production and service
• Plan and execute preventive and predictive maintenance activities
• Perform inspections, diagnostics, and oversee equipment repairs
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, reports, and technical documentation
• Identify equipment faults, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Support equipment upgrades, installations, and commissioning activities
• Recommend process optimizations, cost-reduction initiatives, and energy-saving projects
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Service Center Manager

Skills

Equipment troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Data analysis

Technical documentation

MS Office

Navisworks

CMMS

Safety standards

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or related)

Tools

Navisworks

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

Ovivo by Ecolab is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Lead Engineer to ensure the safe, reliable operation of Ultrapure Water, Wastewater, and Reclamation systems at client facilities. You will oversee preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and drive improvements while coordinating with engineering and operations teams.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical or chemical engineering, experience with CMMS and Navisworks, and the ability to analyze data to optimize performance and