Start Up and Commissioning Engineer

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

As a Startup & Commissioning Engineer within the Engineering team, you will travel to customer sites to provide startup and commissioning services for Ultrapure Water (UPW), Wastewater Treatment (WWT), and Reclaim/Recycle systems. Working under the direction of the Senior Project Manager, you will support system performance, customer training, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

What's in it For You

• Opportunity to work on complex water and wastewater treatment systems within customer facilities
• Exposure to startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer training activities
• Opportunity to mentor and support junior engineers
• Collaboration with project, process, and automation engineering teams

What You Will Do

• Develop commissioning plans for water and wastewater treatment systems
• Perform startup and commissioning of equipment and systems in accordance with established plans and procedures
• Troubleshoot onsite issues with support from project, process, and automation engineering teams
• Train customer personnel on the 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 recommend improvements to Engineering
• Liaise with customers to ensure work is completed to their 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

Position Details

• Based out of the Plano office
• Travel requirement: Up to 99% travel to customer sites

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited university, or equivalent education or experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of directly related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of semiconductor water and wastewater chemistry and typical semiconductor waste streams
• Knowledge of water treatment technologies including filtration, membrane treatment, ion exchange treatment, clarification, and reclaim water treatment
• 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
• Ability to negotiate and resolve differences of opinion in design or detailing
• Ability to make decisions using multiple variables in non-standard situations
• Ability to read and interpret process and instrumentation diagrams, mechanical and structural drawings, and specifications
• Ability to work effectively and safely with tools, instruments, analyzers, chemicals, and various materials required for field service work
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience in the water treatment industry
• Experience in a Semiconductor Wafer Fab environment with Ultrapure Water (UPW) and Wastewater Treatment (WWT) systems
• Experience mentoring and training junior engineers
• No immigration sponsorship is available for this role

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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 by 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 $80,000-$120,000 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. Click herefor 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.

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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.

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