Operations and Maintenance Lead Engineer

ECOLAB; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Pension plans

Vacation 12 days

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Education assistance

On-site fitness facilities

Job summary

ECOLAB seeks an Operations and Maintenance Lead Engineer to ensure safe, reliable operation of ultrapure water, wastewater, and reclamation systems at client facilities in Sherman, Texas. You will drive continuous improvement, train engineers, and manage maintenance programs to minimize downtime and support uninterrupted service.

The role emphasizes data analysis, KPI reporting, and collaboration with engineering teams to optimize performance, cost, and energy efficiency while adhering to safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or related field) with 3-5 years of experience in operations and maintenance OR >10 years in semiconductor-related water treatment systems.
• 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 documents.
• Understanding of 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 for reliable performance.
• Ensure equipment meets operational targets and efficiency standards.
• Train new operations and maintenance engineers on tasks.
• Create and submit customer proposals and generate vendor RFPs and quotes.
• Present monthly KPIs to customers.
• Analyze system performance data and recommend improvements.

Skills

Equipment troubleshooting &Diagnostics

Preventive & predictive maintenance

Data analysis & performance monitoring

Technical documentation & reporting

Communication & teamwork

Reading & interpreting technical docs

Safety standards & regulations

Analytical & problem solving

Education

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

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Navisworks

Job description

We are seeking an Operations and Maintenance Lead Engineer to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Ultrapure Water, Wastewater, and Reclamation systems. In this role, you will play a critical part in maintaining system performance, minimizing downtime, and driving continuous improvement across operations and maintenance activities while supporting uninterrupted service at the client site.

What You Will Do

• 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

Position Details

• Work is performed at client facilities in Sherman, Texas
• Travel is required to and from the client's facilities
• Minimal travel may be required for training purposes

Minimum 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 of experience 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

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Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The pay range for this role is $100,000-$125,000. 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.

$100,000-$125,000 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

• 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
• education assistance program
• on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations.

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

• Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab 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. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affinitive Action (AA).

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.