Start Up and Commissioning Engineer

ecolab; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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-TS

discount on day care services and ...

Job summary

Ecolab in Plano, Texas is seeking a Mechanical or Chemical Engineer to lead commissioning and startup activities for ultrapure water and wastewater systems at customer sites. You will develop commissioning plans and perform startup work in accordance with established procedures.

The role requires extensive field travel (up to 99%), mentoring of junior engineers, troubleshooting with cross‑functional teams, training customer personnel, and documenting inspections, tests, measurements, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

P&IDs/PFDs

Job description

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

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

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

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