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About the Role

Ecolab is seeking a skilled Technician to join our team in Jiddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is integral to ensuring the efficient and safe operation of our wastewater treatment facilities. Ecolab is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all associates are treated fairly and equally, with employment decisions based on individual qualifications and job performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on all mechanical equipment within the wastewater treatment plant to ensure continuous, safe, and efficient operation of mechanical systems.
• Conduct preventive, corrective, and troubleshooting activities on all electrical and instrumentation systems within the wastewater treatment plant to ensure reliable operation of control systems, electrical distribution equipment, monitoring instruments, and automation components.
• Safely and efficiently operate wastewater treatment processes and associated equipment, including performing routine inspections, adjusting process parameters, collecting samples, and supporting start/stop procedures.
• Coordinate closely with the control room and maintenance teams to ensure continuous compliance with operational and environmental standards.
• Operate a forklift for material handling and other operational needs.

Qualifications and Requirements

• For Mechanical Technician roles: Diploma or Technical Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• For E&I Technician roles: Technical Diploma or Certificate in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Electronics Engineering.
• For Field Operator roles: High school diploma with technical training; a vocational certificate in water/wastewater operations is preferred.
• For Mechanical and E&I Technician roles: 3-5 years of experience in wastewater treatment plants, industrial facilities, utilities, or similar environments.
• For Field Operator roles: 2-4 years of experience in wastewater treatment plants, utilities, or process plants. Entry-level candidates with strong aptitude may be considered.

Required Skills

• Mechanical Maintenance
• Electrical Maintenance
• Instrumentation Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Wastewater Treatment Process Operation
• Forklift Operation

Work Location and Experience

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah and Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The required experience level for this role ranges between 2 to 5 years, depending on the specific technician or operator role.