Technical Manager - Sustainability

JOB DESCRIPTION

At Ovivo Ultra Pure Water+ by Ecolab, we offer you the opportunity to expand your skills and professional experience while collaborating with worldwide experts in water treatment. As Technical Manager - Sustainability Projects, you will be responsible for managing projects within sustainability department with major focus on development and implementation of creative ideas and concepts for industrial water and wastewater treatment, water quality monitoring, collection, and analysis of actual semiconductor plants data, serving Ovivo customers.

Joining Ovivo means being part of a global team of innovative and passionate professionals who are committed to preserving water, our planet's most critical resource. It also means combining our efforts and talents towards a more sustainable future - together. The role is based in United States (Portland, OR and/or Plano, TX) and will require domestic travel to oversee domestic projects in the US, and some international travelling as necessary.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for managing sustainability projects from the idea to successful implementation and market launch
• Leading implementation of creative ideas, concepts and strategies of water consumption reduction, reuse and recycling for the semiconductor industry
• Development of new digital tools essential for defining complete water management strategies for high complexity systems
• Serving customers throughout sustainability projects lifetime
• Analysis of water and wastewater qualities
• Design, piloting and evaluation of water and wastewater treatment processes
• Implementation and testing of prototypes and pilot plants
• Literature and web research
• Creating and contributing to future know-how of the company
• Writing technical documentation and reports

Position Details

• The role is remote, but the preferred location is Portland, OR or Plano, TX.
• 50% overnight travel required

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in science, preferably in Chemical / Process / Industrial Engineering
• 3+ years of professional engineering experience, preferably in water or wastewater treatment
• A good understanding of economics and sustainability context
• You show self-initiative and creativity, you are flexible and able to work under pressure
• You have a good team-oriented working attitude with excellent communication skills to work in close co-operation with our other internal international departments, suppliers and customers.
• No immigration sponsorship available for this role

Careers Advancing Ovivo by Ecolab’s Water Technology Solutions

Help shape the future of water and technology by joining a team that drives innovation in ultrapure water solutions —critical to industries powering global progress. These careers offer the chance to make an impact that matters solving complex challenges, collaborating across borders, and creating solutions that protect vital resources. If you’re passionate about water circularity, sustainability and technology, explore opportunities where your expertise fuels advancement and your growth is supported.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:

The pay range for this position is $90,000-$130,000. 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.

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. for additional benefits information..

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)

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
At 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.

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

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.