Operations Manager

Ecolab; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Pension plans

Vacation (12 days)

Job summary

Ecolab seeks an Operations Manager to oversee the safe, reliable ultrapure water system at a customer site, coordinating daily operations and maintenance while supervising technical teams. This field-based role reports to the Site Leader and focuses on continuous improvement, asset reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5–10 years in operations/maintenance with 2–4 years in leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering.
• 5–10 years in operations and maintenance in industrial or utility environments.
• 2–4 years in supervisory or leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of plant equipment, utilities, and maintenance systems.
• Experience with CMMS/EAM systems and maintenance planning techniques.
• Leadership, coordination, problem-solving, communication, and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and operational reporting tools.
• No immigration sponsorship available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and monitoring daily system operations to meet targets.
• Support readiness for startups, shutdowns, and emergencies.
• Coordinate with customer, engineering, and support teams to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Develop and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Monitor equipment condition and maintenance performance for reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and operational issues promptly.
• Enforce safety and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Supervise engineers, technicians, operators, and contractors; provide mentorship.
• Support asset integrity, reliability initiatives, and root cause analysis.
• Assist with planning, reporting, audits, inspections, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Reporting

Microsoft Office

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

CMMS/EAM systems

Maintenance planning techniques

Job description

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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Help 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.

Annual Or Hourly Compensation Range

The 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

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. 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

• 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 affirmative 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.