Ecolab is seeking an Application Engineer to join our industry‑leading Heavy Division, supporting major industrial clients across sectors such as mining, metals, energy, manufacturing, and large‑scale processing. If you are a technically driven professional who enjoys field work, customer interaction, and solving complex operational challenges, this role offers an exciting opportunity to grow within a global leader in industrial solutions.
You will work directly with key heavy‑industry customers to enhance system performance, improve operational reliability, and deliver high‑value technical service. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic industrial environments and values long‑term client partnerships.
Why Ecolab
- Join a global company serving some of the world’s largest industrial operations
- Enjoy a flexible, independent work environment where you manage your own schedule
- Access advanced tools, technologies, and technical expertise
- Benefit from a paid training program led by experienced industry professionals
- Receive a competitive benefits package aligned with market standards
- Company‑provided service vehicle for business and personal use
- Build a long‑term career path in service, technical consulting, sales, or management
- Work in a company that prioritizes safety with world‑class training and PPE
What You Will Do
- Provide routine technical service support to Sales Representatives in strategic heavy‑industry accounts
- Conduct site assessments, equipment inspections, and operational surveys for prospective customers
- Support the commissioning and start‑up of new applications and industrial solutions
- Build strong relationships with plant managers, engineers, and operational leaders
- Diagnose operational issues, analyze system performance, and recommend corrective actions
- Prepare technical reports, performance summaries, and improvement plans
- Support field activities including sample testing, equipment checks, inventory management, and general service tasks
- Follow Ecolab safety standards and incident reporting requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 2 years of technical service or field support experience
- Valid Driver’s License with acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in heavy industries such as mining, metals, energy, manufacturing, or industrial chemicals
- Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with industrial equipment and processes
- Ability to communicate technical value to customers and influence decision‑making
- Experience working with large national or multinational industrial clients
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency with MS Excel
