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Controls Technician
USA - Illinois - Chicago · Full-time
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About the role
- Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, has an immediate need for a Controls Technician in our manufacturing facility located in Bedford Park, IL.
- If you are a passionate professional that likes to work in a hands-on environment, we invite you to apply.
- The Maintenance Controls Technician will also be responsible for installing new equipment and ensuring it runs within specifications.
Responsibilities
- Calibrate, install, and maintain all types of electronic instrumentation including pH, conductivity, level, flow, temperature, and pressure equipment.
- Assists in developing specification for the new equipment and process.
- Ensure that new equipment is properly designed, laid out and installed according to machine and plant specifications.
- Review and ensure optimal process design and continuous improvement in a variety of production processes.
- Handle all aspects of project management for new equipment installation, including timelines, costing and design review.
- Manage daily tasks of contractors.
- The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best
Requirements
- 2 years of experience in maintenance within a high-speed production environment.
- 2 years of experience with PLC based applications in an industrial environment.
- Experience with ISO and PSM procedures.
- 2 years of experience with tools, procedures and methods utilized in an industrial maintenance environment.
- Ability to read and interpret manuals and schematics in English.
- Monday to Friday, 6:00AM - 2:30PM, some flexibility required
- Available Shifts/Schedule: Monday to Friday, 6:00AM - 2:30PM, some flexibility required
Nice to have
- Instrument Technician Certification.
- Plant experience as an industrial instrument technician.
- Formal vocational training in plant maintenance activities with an emphasis on industrial applications or equivalent.
- Physical Requirements of Position:
- Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
- Able to work in difficult situations such as confined space, heat and elevated places.
- What's in it For You:
- The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
Compensation
- The pay range for this role is $36.03 to $54.05 per hour.
- 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.
- Starting at $40.00 per hour
- Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:
Benefits
- 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.
- Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world.
- Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc.
Company info
- We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.
- The opportunity to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments
- At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites.
Equal opportunity
- Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our
- If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this
Visa & Work Authorization
- No immigration sponsorship is available for this role.
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