Job Description

Job Description

Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company has a full-time opening for a Lead Field Technician in White, GA

The Lead Field Technician will report to the Plant Manager and will be responsible for overall safety, direction of all activities concerned with economical resin regeneration, product production, preventative maintenance, as well as leadership of continuous improvement. This role is also required to learn and understand the basics of the ion exchange regeneration processes, as well as be responsible for performing a variety of tasks necessary to maintain the equipment and structures of the regeneration plant and related facilities.

Nalco Water is your premier supplier for water treatment services and products. From point-of-use water to polishing systems to central distribution systems to temporary water, we offer a complete line of services and equipment to meet your unique needs.

For more information regarding our capabilities within Water Pretreatment please follow this link.

Water Pretreatment Solutions | Nalco Water (ecolab.com)

What’s in it For You:

• You will join a large growing company offering excellent benefits
• Opportunity for a long term, advanced career path
• Access to best in class resources, tools, and technology
• Thrive in a company that values a culture of safety to include top-notch safety training and personal protection equipment

What You Will Do:

• 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.

Position Details

• Location: White, GA
• Shift: 1st shift or 4pm - 12:30am

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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
• Immigration sponsorship not available for this position

Physical Demands:

• 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 Qualifications:

• 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

About Nalco Water:

In a world with increasing water shortage and contamination challenges, Nalco Water, an Ecolab company, helps customers conserve more than 161 billion gallons of water each year. We work with customers across the world in the light industry (institutional, food & beverage, transportation and manufacturing), heavy industry (chemical, power and primary metals industries), paper and mining operations to reduce, reuse, and recycle their water while protecting their systems and equipment. Nalco Water provides the unique opportunity to work with a broad suite of technologies to deliver automated monitoring systems, data analysis and deep technical expertise to increase efficiency, sustainability and performance for our customers.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:

$30/hr 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 here for 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.

- Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

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

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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.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Minimum wage, Full time, Temporary work, For contractors, Local area, Shift work, Day shift,

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