We are seeking a
Deputy Operations & Maintenance Manager to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of an industrial facility. 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 Operations & Maintenance Manager when required and play a key role in driving continuous improvement in plant performance and asset reliability.
What You Will Do- Assist in planning, coordinating, and monitoring daily plant or facility operations to meet production, performance, and efficiency targets.
- Support operational readiness for startups, shutdowns, and emergency situations.
- Coordinate with production, engineering, and support teams to ensure uninterrupted operations.
- Support the development and execution of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
- 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, supervisors, 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.
Position Details- Field-based role at a client facility.
- Exposure to an industrial plant environment.
- Minimal travel expected for meetings or training.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering.
- 8-12 years of experience in operations and maintenance roles within an industrial or utility environment.
- 3-5 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership position.
- Strong understanding of operations and maintenance practices, plant equipment, utilities, and maintenance systems.
- Experience using CMMS/EAM systems and maintenance planning techniques.
- Strong leadership, coordination, problem-solving, communication, and reporting skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and operational reporting tools.
- No immigration sponsorship available for this role
Physical Demands- Work in an industrial plant environment.
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to safety protocols is required.
Preferred Qualifications- Professional certifications in maintenance or asset management (e.g., CMRP, PMP).
- Experience in water, microelectronics, utilities, chemicals, or infrastructure sectors.
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:$120k-150k 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.
BenefitsEcolab 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. 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.
