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Nalco Water, An Ecolab Company · 4 hours ago

Lead Field Technician

Marshall, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$48K/yr - $72K/yr

2+ years exp

Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, is seeking a Lead Field Technician in Marshall, MI. The role involves overseeing safety and maintenance operations at the plant, ensuring efficient resin regeneration and product production, while also leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Follow all safety rules and requirements and conduct safety inspections on plant equipment

Implement and maintain the plant’s preventive maintenance program

Perform a variety of preventative & corrective maintenance on plant equipment (pumps, tanks, support structures, valves, valve actuators, controls), process systems (parts replacement, equipment changes, cleaning of tanks), and facilities (corrosion control, cleaning, adjusting, lubricating, painting, calibration)

Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records

Prepare specifications and procures parts and equipment through the procurement process

Evaluate the cost−effectiveness of repair versus replacement and differentiate between unserviceable parts and components that can be reused without the likelihood of premature failure

Assist with supervising outside contractors to perform regular and non-regular work

Help or fill in as Plant Process Operator 1 or 2 and/or perform other administrative related duties as required

Manage cleanliness and housekeeping throughout plant

May require forklift operation

Qualification

Industrial maintenance experienceMechanical water treatmentPreventive maintenancePumpsValvesElectrical safetyForklift operationEffective communicationLeadershipTeam collaboration

Required

2 years of experience in an industrial maintenance environment

Technical ability to learn and become proficient in pretreatment/mechanical water treatment equipment including reverse osmosis, water softeners, filters, and deionization

Ability to communicate effectively, follow oral and written directions, and to work effectively with co−workers and supervisors

Must be able to lift/carry 50lbs

Must be able to pass a drug screen

Must be able to safely work in a deionizer regeneration plant environment, work in confined spaces, lifting, climbing, and stooping, exposures to water, grease, noise, chemicals and fumes

Must be able to work in difficult situations such as confined spaces, heat, heights, and a wet & mechanical environment

Must be able to wear and use protective gear as regulated by PA/OSHA and Nalco Water, including respiratory protection, protective eye wear, steel toed boots, chemical resistant gloves and coveralls

Required to respond in an on−call status for critical plant repairs during off-shift hours

Preferred

Bachelor's degree

Prior Wastewater or water treatment experience

Prior experience with pumps, welding, electrical safety, forklifts, hydraulics and valves

Prior safety and behavioral based safety culture experience

Prior experience with tools, procedures and methods utilized in an industrial maintenance environment

Prior experience with electronic and PLC based applications in an industrial environment

Formal vocational training in plant maintenance activities with emphasis on industrial applications or equivalent job experience in electricity, power distribution, industrial electrical wiring, mechanics, machine operations, general plumbing, heating ventilation and air conditioning, and/or boiler operations