Operation & Maintenance Technician – UPW Plant

The position of Operation & Maintenance Technician – Ultra Pure Water (UPW) Plant at the place of Catania is reporting to Operation & Maintenance Manager. The candidate should have technical expertise, problem solving capabilities and understanding of critical utility systems, particularly in process environments (preferably in water treatment systems).

In this role, you will be responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and data collection for UPW systems. You will play a key role in ensuring system reliability through timely and effective support in a critical manufacturing environment.

How you'll make an impact:

• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and process-related faults, ensuring timely restoration of plant operations.

• Perform daily, preventative and corrective maintenance on water treatment equipment and ancillary systems.

• Support commissioning, start-up and installation of new equipment, upgrades and plant modifications.

• Execute daily field rounds, collecting operational and process data, and reporting anomalies through established procedures.

• Ensure accurate completion of maintenance records, inspection reports and operational documentation.

• Monitor plant performance and support process optimization initiatives to ensure compliance with operational and quality targets.

• Perform Water quality sampling and field analysis.

• Utilize and maintain Computerized Maintenance Management System CMMS systems for work order management, maintenance planning, asset history tracking and reporting.

• Perform basic calibration, inspection and troubleshooting activities on instrumentation and control systems.

• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) investigations and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Maintain work areas, workshops, equipment and storage locations in accordance with 5S principles, ensuring high standards of housekeeping, safety and operational efficiency.

• Operate in full compliance with company procedures, environmental regulations, quality requirements and HSE standards, maintaining a strong focus on safety, operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Technical background in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance or a related field.

• Experience in operation and maintenance activities within industrial facilities, preferably in water or wastewater treatment plants.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to interpret technical documentation, procedures and drawings.

• Familiarity with maintenance management systems (CMMS).

• Basic knowledge of instrumentation, automation and process control systems.

• Strong attention to safety, environmental compliance and quality standards.

• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Positive attitude, flexibility and willingness to learn and develop new skills.

• Commitment to maintaining high housekeeping standards and promoting a 5S culture.

• Certification/authorization for the operation of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) and working at height is considered as an advantage.

• Forklift operator certification is considered as an advantage.

• Readiness for “On call support” for customer sites

Working Conditions

• Availability to work in a 24/7 rotating shift pattern as required by plant operations (this may change to a 5 working days morning / afternoon / central shift pattern by end of 2026)

• Occasional traveling within Italy, EU and CH for trainings, meetings, presentations, coordination and reviews.

• Language skills: Italian B2, English B2

• Valid Category B driving license

Whats in it for you:

• Base Salary: to be discussed

• Bonus / Incentive: yes

• Benefits:

  • Health, life, and disability insurance

  • Retirement / pension plan

  • Paid vacation and public holidays

Training and professional development opportunities

Compensation Range:

30.000 - 35.000 - 40.000

Benefits:

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits. 

Collective Agreement Information (Italy):

In Italy, Ecolab applies the National Collective Labour Agreement for the Chemical Industry (CCNL Industria Chimica).

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