
Field Service Representative
ECOLAB, Naperville, IL, United States
Want to build a brighter, bolder future and cultivate your career?
Join Ecolab's team and help create a world in which we all thrive.
This is a service-oriented role focused on retaining large customers through preventative maintenance, chemical wet testing, and ongoing upgrade and service work on existing and new chemical feed and monitoring systems.
This position will be working in power plants, including nuclear power plants, so working safely and error-free is a requirement. Associates must consistently demonstrate adherence to site-specific safety, security, and regulatory requirements.
Previous experience in the following areas is preferred: nuclear, power generation, HVAC, chemical feed systems, electrical work, and maintenance.
This position will cover a large geography with roughly 10-20% overnight travel required. Predominantly in the greater Chicagoland area, 2-3 days a week will be in the Rockford, IL area, with the other two days a week in Eastern IA, Southern WI, and Northern IL.
Ecolab is seeking a Field Service Representative III where your hands-on skills and customer‑first mindset will help shape a more sustainable future. You'll be part of a purpose-driven team that supports water treatment in the power generation industry. You'll work independently in the field, building trusted relationships with customers and delivering solutions that protect vital resources and improve operational performance.
How You'll Make an Impact
Deliver expert service and support for cooling, boiler, and waste water systems
Provide technical support and elevate complex challenges as needed
Build strong relationships with customers and promote best practices
Ensure full compliance with safety policies and procedures
Execute required chemistry tests, log, and report data, and maintain product inventories at customer accounts
Provide routine service support to Sales Representatives in strategic district accounts to execute agreed‑upon customer system assurance plans
Provide technical support to customers; identifying and resolving customer pain points, escalating as required
Install, calibrate, and maintain chemical feed equipment and process monitoring equipment at customer accounts
Position Details
This position's location is flexible; Greater Chicagoland western suburbs is preferred due to location of customers.
The territory for this position covers a 150 mile radius in Northern Illinois, Southern Wisconsin, and Eastern Iowa
Targeted accounts are within the heavy industrial and Power industry
Approximately 10-20% overnight travel
What's Unique About This Role
You'll work in a dynamic, hands‑on environment with autonomy and support
You'll help customers meet sustainability goals while protecting their critical assets
You'll gain access to industry‑leading training and development programs
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
3 years of experience in water treatment or an industrial/mechanical environment
Position requires a current and valid Driver's License with no restrictions
No immigration sponsorship available for this position
Physical Requirements of Position
Lifting up to 50 pounds
Exposure to hot, cold, noisy, or dirty environments
Stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, balancing, walking, standing, climbing
Ecolab is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate's degree or trade school certification
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
Experience in water treatment or specialty chemical industry
Familiarity with boilers, cooling towers, and wastewater treatment systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
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)
Potential Customer Requirements Notice
To meet customer requirements and comply with local, state, and federal regulations, applicants for certain customer‑facing roles may need to: Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
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.
What's in it For You
Starting on
Day 1 : Access to our comprehensive
benefits package
including medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company‑paid pension, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, and more!
The opportunity to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments.
The ability to make an impact and
shape your career
with a company that is passionate about growth.
The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best.
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range The pay range for this position is $55,200 - $95,400. 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.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.
Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and 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, we 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, disability, or status as a covered veteran.
In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through affirmative action.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
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Join Ecolab's team and help create a world in which we all thrive.
This is a service-oriented role focused on retaining large customers through preventative maintenance, chemical wet testing, and ongoing upgrade and service work on existing and new chemical feed and monitoring systems.
This position will be working in power plants, including nuclear power plants, so working safely and error-free is a requirement. Associates must consistently demonstrate adherence to site-specific safety, security, and regulatory requirements.
Previous experience in the following areas is preferred: nuclear, power generation, HVAC, chemical feed systems, electrical work, and maintenance.
This position will cover a large geography with roughly 10-20% overnight travel required. Predominantly in the greater Chicagoland area, 2-3 days a week will be in the Rockford, IL area, with the other two days a week in Eastern IA, Southern WI, and Northern IL.
Ecolab is seeking a Field Service Representative III where your hands-on skills and customer‑first mindset will help shape a more sustainable future. You'll be part of a purpose-driven team that supports water treatment in the power generation industry. You'll work independently in the field, building trusted relationships with customers and delivering solutions that protect vital resources and improve operational performance.
How You'll Make an Impact
Deliver expert service and support for cooling, boiler, and waste water systems
Provide technical support and elevate complex challenges as needed
Build strong relationships with customers and promote best practices
Ensure full compliance with safety policies and procedures
Execute required chemistry tests, log, and report data, and maintain product inventories at customer accounts
Provide routine service support to Sales Representatives in strategic district accounts to execute agreed‑upon customer system assurance plans
Provide technical support to customers; identifying and resolving customer pain points, escalating as required
Install, calibrate, and maintain chemical feed equipment and process monitoring equipment at customer accounts
Position Details
This position's location is flexible; Greater Chicagoland western suburbs is preferred due to location of customers.
The territory for this position covers a 150 mile radius in Northern Illinois, Southern Wisconsin, and Eastern Iowa
Targeted accounts are within the heavy industrial and Power industry
Approximately 10-20% overnight travel
What's Unique About This Role
You'll work in a dynamic, hands‑on environment with autonomy and support
You'll help customers meet sustainability goals while protecting their critical assets
You'll gain access to industry‑leading training and development programs
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
3 years of experience in water treatment or an industrial/mechanical environment
Position requires a current and valid Driver's License with no restrictions
No immigration sponsorship available for this position
Physical Requirements of Position
Lifting up to 50 pounds
Exposure to hot, cold, noisy, or dirty environments
Stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, balancing, walking, standing, climbing
Ecolab is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate's degree or trade school certification
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
Experience in water treatment or specialty chemical industry
Familiarity with boilers, cooling towers, and wastewater treatment systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
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)
Potential Customer Requirements Notice
To meet customer requirements and comply with local, state, and federal regulations, applicants for certain customer‑facing roles may need to: Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
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.
What's in it For You
Starting on
Day 1 : Access to our comprehensive
benefits package
including medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company‑paid pension, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, and more!
The opportunity to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments.
The ability to make an impact and
shape your career
with a company that is passionate about growth.
The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best.
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range The pay range for this position is $55,200 - $95,400. 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.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.
Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and 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, we 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, disability, or status as a covered veteran.
In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through affirmative action.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.
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