Industry Technical Consultant I

Nalco Water an Ecolab Company is seeking an Industry Technical Consultant I to join our Global High Tech Division supporting adiabatic cooling applications for the Data Center industry. Our team of Industry Technical Consultants plays a crucial role in supporting business growth driving innovation and transferring knowledge to ensure the success of our programs and clients operation.

As an Industry Technical Consultant you will be primarilyresponsible for troubleshooting and solving complex clients problems training technical audiences recommending operational efficiency improvements for our clients utility systems and validating new innovative technologies. You will also assist Corporate Account Managers and Sales Reps in making technical related sales calls and presentations at a corporate level. You will research identify and define market and product application opportunities and assist in developing and implementing marketing plans to capture identified sales opportunities.

Whats in it For You:

• The opportunity to take on some of the worlds most meaningful challenges helping customers achieve clean water and healthy environments
• The ability to make an impact with a company that is passionate about your career development
• Paid industry certification and continuous learning opportunities
• Enjoy a flexible independent work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment medical dental vision matching 401(k) company paid pension stock purchase plan tuition reimbursement and more!

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate with field sales and corporate account teams to support industry-specific or strategic technical sales opportunities.
• Assists sales representatives and Corporate Account Managers in making industry-specific technical/application related sales calls and presentations in specific product and market applications
• Work closely with clients to understand their technology requirements recommend suitable solutions and provide training and support to ensure proper use of implemented systems.
• Lead problem solving efforts by utilizing various root cause analysis methodologies to resolve application or best practice concerns at customer sites
• Conduct Best Practice Gap Analysis to identify gaps in water treatment programs and recommend operational efficiency improvement projects in a documented report.
• Quantify operational savings for efficiency improvement projects
• Collaborate with R&D and Marketing on Innovation projects from ideation to launch by completing Phase Gate milestones such as refining value propositions defining operational savings creating technical documentation and educating internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead innovation pilot applications technical trials and market trials
• Create manage and sustain comprehensive knowledge resources tailored for both associates and customers.
• Facilitate training for associates and customers sharing your specialized knowledge to foster skill development and proficiency.
• Coach individuals in the organization on processes applications technologies and value documentation

Position Details:

• This position is remote and will primarily support data centers in North America and international locations as needed
• Consult and develop solutions for the Data Center industry
• Up to 50% overnight travel required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Mechanical Chemical Industrial) or Life Sciences (Biology Chemistry etc)
• 7 years of successful technical implementation production management process engineering technical sales or field sales support experience
• Problem solving mindset and approach utilizing root cause analysis methodologies
• Strong technical knowledge of facilities operations in a data center or other highly technical field such as semiconductors or pharmaceuticals
• Strong communication and presentation skills for this customer facing role
• Must have a valid Drivers License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
• No immigration sponsorship offered for this role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office utilizing Excel Word PowerPoint etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer or EIT
• Recognized as an expert in industry or technology focus
• Ability to understanda total plant approach to water
• Self-motivated pro-active result-oriented professional with an ability to work with minimum direction.
• Excellent team orientation proactivity and sense of urgency in supporting business growth and market leadership through differentiated technologyand expertise