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Nalco Water, An Ecolab Company

Field Operations Manager

Nalco Water, An Ecolab Company, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003

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Overview

Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, seeks a

Field Ops Manager

with deep expertise in data center infrastructure—specifically in the

commissioning and operation

of cooling equipment related to

liquid-to-liquid cooling applications, technical cooling systems (TCS) , and

coolant distribution units (CDUs) . This role is pivotal in shaping our

service and support strategy

to ensure system assurance and operational excellence for our mission-critical customers.

What’s In It For You

The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments

The ability to make an impact with a company that is passionate about your career development

Paid training held in the field and at Nalco Water Headquarters in Naperville, IL

Enjoy a flexible, independent work environment

Receive a non-decaled company vehicle for business and personal use

Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment – medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more!

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the technical subject matter expert on data center cooling systems, with a focus on liquid-to-liquid heat exchange and CDU technologies.

Provide strategic input into the design and development of service and support programs, including installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting protocols.

Collaborate with customers, contractors, and internal teams during new data center builds and retrofits to ensure seamless integration of our cooling service programs.

Develop and refine technical documentation, SOPs, and training materials for internal teams and customers.

Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts for field issues and system performance.

Advise on monitoring, telemetry, and predictive maintenance strategies to enhance system reliability and uptime.

Stay current with industry trends, standards, and best practices in data center thermal management and sustainability.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience

5+ years of experience in data center infrastructure, with a strong focus on mechanical systems, cooling technologies, and commissioning processes.

Hands-on experience with coolant distribution units (CDUs), liquid-to-liquid heat exchangers, and technical cooling systems.

Proven track record in data center construction, startup, and operational support.

Strong understanding of critical facility operations, including redundancy, uptime requirements, and risk mitigation.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to interface with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment is a plus.

Possess a valid Driver's License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record

No immigration sponsorship offered for this role

Location / Travel Required

Preferred location is U.S.; Open to candidates living anywhere in the U.S. close to a major airport

Travel up to 75%

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, manufacturing, transportation, textile care, and global high tech) and heavy industry (chemical, downstream, paper, mining, power and primary metals industries) 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.

Anticipated Job Posting End Date 11/09/2025

Annual Or Hourly Compensation Range The total Compensation range for this position is $102,200-$153,200 which includes base pay and target incentive based on performance, per plan terms. 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, 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. View benefits information.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation 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 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. We will not discriminate against any associate or applicant because of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, or disability. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and AA where applicable.

We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Chemical Manufacturing

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