Sr. Industry Technical Consultant

This Sr. ITC position combines technical consulting Feed equipment and Automation expertise to support customers in the pulp and paper industry. You will manage projects troubleshoot complex systems and lead to the adoption of advanced automation and data-driven solutions. The role requires strong collaboration across Research Engineering Sales and Vendor teams to deliver measurable business value.

Whatsin it For You:

• The opportunity to take on some of the worlds most meaningful challenges helping customers achieve clean water safe food and healthy environments

• The ability to make an impact with a company that is passionate about your career development

• Paid training held in the field and at Nalco Water Headquarters in Naperville IL

• Enjoy a flexible independent work environment

• Receive a non-decaled company vehicle for business and personal use

• Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment medical dental vision matching 401(k) company paid pension stock purchase plan tuition reimbursement and more!

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Consulting & Support:
  • Serve as the primary technical resource for industrial feed equipment and Automation solutions
  • Troubleshoot issues and provide solutions to field teams and customers.
• Equipment Audits & Maintenance:
  • Conduct on-site audits to assess equipment performance and safety.
  • Commissioning and Startup of standard and non-standard solutions
• Project Management & Coordination:
  • Lead equipment projects from planning through commissioning ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
  • Coordinate with vendors engineering teams sales teams and customers for seamless execution.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Work closely with RD&E suppliers and sales teams to align technical solutions and Innovation with customer needs.
  • Support sales efforts by providing technical input for proposals and demonstrating solution value.
• Digital Solutions & Value Selling:
  • Advocate automation technologies (IoT remote monitoring predictive analytics) and articulate their ROI to customers.
• Advanced Automation Expertise:
  • Program and troubleshoot PLCs (Siemens Allen-Bradley) and integrate industrial communication networks.
  • Ensure secure and reliable connectivity for automation systems.
• Data Analysis & Innovation:
  • Use data analytics to optimize equipment performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Communication & Documentation:
  • Prepare clear technical reports executive summaries and project updates for internal and external stakeholders.

Position Details:

• This position is remote.

• Territory covers the United States.

• Targeted accounts in thepaper industry

• 50% or more overnight travelrequired

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree
• Experience:
  • 10 years in industrial automation/control systems with strong exposure to pulp and paper industry operations.
  • Proven experience in PLC programming and industrial communication protocols.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering(Chemical Mechanical Industrial) or Life Sciences (Biology Chemistry etc.)

• MBA or equivalent

• Ability to lead teams and develop and motivate team members

• Experience with process instrumentation and industrial automation systems

• Other languagesproficiency(Spanish other)

Skills:

• Project management and coordination.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing experience.

Mindset: Passion for innovation sense of urgency and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.

Performance Metrics

• Successful delivery of automation and equipment projects on time and within budget.
• Demonstrated improvement in process efficiency through data-driven initiatives.
• Customer adoption of digital solutions and satisfaction with technical support.

About Nalco Water:

In a world with increasing water shortage and contamination challenges Nalco Water an Ecolab company helps customers conserve more than161 billion gallonsof water each year. We work with customers across the world in the light industry (institutional food & beverage manufacturing transportation textile care and global high tech) and heavy industry (chemical downstream paper mining power and primary metals industries) to reduce reuse and recycle their water while protecting their systems and equipment. Nalco Waterprovidesthe unique opportunity to work with a broad suite of technologies to deliver automated monitoring systems dataanalysisand deep technicalexpertiseto increase efficiencysustainabilityand performance for our customers.

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