Head of Operations Management (m/w/d)

We are seeking an Operations Manager to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operations of Ultra-Pure Water system at a customer site. In this role, you will assist with planning, coordinating, and executing daily operations and maintenance activities, while supervising technical teams and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. You will act on behalf of the Site Leader when required and play a key role in driving continuous improvement in system performance and reliability.

Assist in planning, coordinating, and monitoring daily system operations to meet production, performance, and efficiency targets.

Coordinate with customer, engineering, and support teams to ensure uninterrupted operations.

Monitor equipment condition and maintenance performance to maximize asset reliability and uptime.

Ensure timely troubleshooting and resolution of equipment and operational issues.

Enforce company and client safety, health, and environmental (SHE) policies and regulatory requirements.

Supervise engineers, technicians, operators, and contractors, providing technical guidance and mentorship.

Support asset integrity, reliability initiatives, root cause failure analysis, and corrective action implementation.

Assist with operational and maintenance planning, reporting, audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Field-based role at a client facility.

Exposure to an industrial plant environment.

Minimal travel expected for meetings or training.

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering.

5–10 years of experience in operations and maintenance roles within an industrial or utility environment.

Strong understanding of operations and maintenance practices, plant equipment, utilities, and maintenance systems.

Experience using CMMS/EAM systems and maintenance planning techniques.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and operational reporting tools.

No immigration sponsorship available for this role

Work in an industrial plant environment.

Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to safety protocols is required.

Professional certifications in maintenance or asset management (e.g., CMRP, PMP).

Experience in water, microelectronics, utilities, chemicals, or infrastructure sectors.

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Annual Or Hourly Compensation Range

The pay for this role is $110,000-$140,000 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.

medical

dental

life insurance

auto insurance

short-term and long-term disability

pension plans

retirement health care benefits

short-term incentives

holidays

employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates)

group legal services

employee assistance program

on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations.

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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.

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.

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.

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