Technical Site Manager - Data Centers

About the role

Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, is seeking a Technical Site Manager with expertise in cooling infrastructure, specifically in startup, commissioning, and mechanical operation of liquid-to-liquid cooling applications, technical cooling systems (TCS), and coolant distribution units (CDUs). This role is crucial for ensuring system assurance and operational excellence for mission-critical customers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical service expert on data center cooling systems, focusing on liquid-to-liquid heat exchange and CDU technologies.
• Support training of site level technicians and customers regarding installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities.
• Manage the service components of startup/commissioning projects and operational activities for CDU and adjacent liquid cooling offerings.
• Collaborate with customers, contractors, and internal teams during new data center builds and retrofits to ensure seamless integration of our cooling systems and services.
• Manage and can complete daily operations of site personnel, chemistry, reporting, budget and maintenance programs.
• Maintain established relationships with Key Contacts.
• Perform most of the positions managed, can troubleshoot systems, maintain inventory management, and perform system audits.
• Communicate, report, and resolve issues with minimal support from Operations Management team.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree
• 5 years related experience
• Possess a valid driver's license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years experience in the operations and maintenance of wastewater or water operations.
• 5 years experience in data center infrastructure, with a strong focus on mechanical systems, cooling technologies, and commissioning processes.
• Proven track record in data center construction, startup, and operational support.
• Strong understanding of critical facility operations, including redundancy, uptime requirements, and risk mitigation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to interface with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Drive a company vehicle as required to perform job duties (pre-employment and ongoing motor vehicle record checks will be performed to determine eligibility to drive a company vehicle)
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation

Position Details

• Candidate must reside within or is commutable to Abilene, Territory covers 120-mile radius of the surrounding area
• Overnight travel up to 25%
• Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s degree, 5 years related experience, valid driver's license, acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
• Preferred Qualifications: 3 years experience in wastewater or water operations, 5 years experience in data center infrastructure, proven track record in data center construction, startup, and operational support, strong understanding of critical facility operations, excellent communication and collaboration skills, experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment

About Nalco Water

Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, helps customers conserve more than 161 billion gallons of water each year. We work with customers across various industries to reduce, reuse, and recycle their water while protecting their systems and equipment. Nalco Water provides a broad suite of technologies to deliver automated monitoring systems, data analysis, and deep technical expertise to increase efficiency, sustainability, and performance for our customers.

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing. Applicants may also need to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

We are committed to creating a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We strive to provide a fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants, recruiting, hiring, promoting, transferring, and providing opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. We are dedicated to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).