JOB DESCRIPTION
OBJECTIVES
Development of Total Water Management (TWM) opportunities: partners with project development team to provide project engineering support by developing process flow sheets, preparing proposals & estimates, providing the technical/commercial support at meetings with clients.
Project Management of TWM projects: leads the execution phase guiding project team and sub-vendors with responsibility on project KPIs (cost, time performance); supervises commissioning, start up and handover of the plant to O&M team.
Support O&M (Operation Maintenance) team for troubleshooting and continuous improvement implementation in exiting TWM contracts.
Ability to build long-term relationships with internal and external customers by understanding their key business drivers. High emotional intelligence level is required for this position.
Recommended profile
Education: Chemical / Environmental / Mechanical Engineering Degree
Minimum 5 years experience with the design and supporting the sale of water and/or wastewater equipment and systems, including clarification, filtration, membrane separation, RO/UF, DAF, solids separation, metals, removal and biological, to industrial clients.
Minimum 5 years of proven experience in project execution
Having familiarity with water treatment plant commissioning and start-up
Communication skills: English and French fluent written and verbal.
People relating attitude and capable to work in team
Strong commercial mindset and financial acumen
Synthesis and pragmatic approach
Able to manage conflict and job-related pressure
Problem-solving skills
Ability and willingness to travel 50% of time to perform proper discovery and developing the cost basis for each project and present proposed solutions.
High computer application literacy (including Microsoft Office suite, and ability to learn business systems) . Autocad preferred.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Functionally report in the Commercial Engineering organization to the TWM Engineering Manager.
Based in France and have regular contact with his/her direct supervisor.
Be competent in a wide range of water treatment process technologies and have proven knowledge of designing water treatment systems (prepare mass balance, flow sheet, water mapping, select equipment and costing, prepare documents to support commercial discussion)
Be familiar with engineering drawings (P&ID, General Arrangement, Isometric sketches, data sheets, troubleshooting list, electrical and automation drawings, .
Be able to analyze water and wastewater systems from a mechanical, operational and chemical standpoint and propose solutions that comply with customer needs and the regulatory framework.
Proactively works with clients and Ecolab/Nalco colleagues to determine project needs and identify customer needs by evaluating business models specific to their wastewater and pretreatment operations and develop project specifications.
Supervise and/or take over on site survey, conception and basic design by making sure the best technical and economical compromise is reached between OPEX and CAPEX.
Utilize technical expertise and financial acumen to support projects qualification and wisely use own time and resources on projects with the highest probability of success.
On a project base, make sure to fit with the available budget for each part of the project, and able to discuss with Peers/Manager in case of any problem rising (engineering, partners, and fabricants) during the project execution and improve construction methods.
Be able to communicate with many levels of personnel with Nalco Company and external (. Customer, Contractors).
Have had experience, even if limited, with plant operation & maintenance.
Maintain customer relationships and coordinate to address technical/business issues and renewals within sold O&M accounts.
Assist on existing OM contracts for troubleshooting and diagnostic and Improvements identification
Be aware of most used international standards and norms required for equipment construction and certification.
Be aware of Safety & Environmental aspects of legislation.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, and disabled individuals at all levels of the workforce. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.
