Field Service Technician

Ecolab•Montgomery, AL

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Ecolab’s Nalco Water team is seeking a Field Technician in Montgomery, Alabama, to monitor and maintain air and water quality systems. The role provides hands-on, autonomous service and problem-solving support to customers, helping maintain system performance and customer satisfaction. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Compensation is listed as $21 per hour; the posting also gives an annual compensation range of $39,900–$59,800. The technician operates, monitors, and troubleshoots facility processes; conducts chemistry and laboratory tests; records and reports results; maintains product inventories; and provides routine and special application service. Duties also include using a Fluke meter to check sensitivity and operating a test stand to verify air and fluid leaks. The work supports customer sustainability goals while protecting systems and equipment. The role requires a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent and experience with Microsoft Office Suite. Preferred qualifications include independent industrial work, mechanical aptitude, industrial wastewater treatment or maintenance experience, mechanical troubleshooting, customer service, data analysis, and communication skills. The position involves lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds and working in varied indoor and outdoor conditions, including confined spaces and extreme temperatures.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds chest high.
Ability to wear and use a respirator under certain conditions.
Ability to work in confined spaces, damp or dusty areas, and extreme temperatures, and to work indoors and outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions.
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, balance, walk, stand, and climb.

Nice To Haves

Experience working independently in an industrial setting.
Mechanical aptitude.
Previous experience in industrial wastewater treatment or maintenance.
Mechanical problem-solving experience, such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or other mechanical experience.
Strong customer service skills and the ability to interact positively and professionally with customers.
Ability to analyze readings and organize data logically in a spreadsheet.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Previous experience explaining results of data gathering.

Responsibilities

Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot facility processes in accordance with established procedures.
Test laboratory samples, analyze results, and record data in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
Perform daily process application quality analysis using small, intricate parts.
Provide routine and special application service support to customers.
Execute required chemistry tests and log and report data.
Maintain product inventories.
Provide technical support to customers and troubleshoot and maintain systems as needed.
Use a Fluke meter to check sensitivity.
Operate a test stand to verify air and fluid leaks.