Controls Technician

Job Overview

Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, has an immediate need for a Controls Technician in our manufacturing facility located in Bedford Park, IL. This is an opportunity to join a large growing company offering a competitive base salary and benefits.

• Maintenance, troubleshooting and installation of plant pneumatic and electronic instrumentation.
• Calibrate, install, and maintain all types of electronic instrumentation including pH, conductivity, level, flow, temperature, and pressure equipment.
• Run conduit, pull cable, run pneumatic tubing, and periodically pull control valves for repair.
• Troubleshoot issues related to PLC/Servo/HMI and make necessary repairs.
• Assist in developing specifications for new equipment and processes.
• Ensure that new equipment is properly designed, laid out and installed according to machine and plant specifications.
• Review and ensure optimal process design and continuous improvement in a variety of production processes.
• Handle all aspects of project management for new equipment installation, including timelines, costing and design review.
• Manage daily tasks of contractors.

• Location: Bedford Park, IL
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (some flexibility required)
• Compensation: Starting at $40.00 per hour
• Participate in a rotating on‑call schedule as required.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience in maintenance within a high-speed production environment.
• 2 years of experience with DCS and PLC based applications in an industrial environment.
• Experience with ISO and PSM procedures.
• 2 years of experience with tools, procedures and methods utilized in an industrial maintenance environment.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals and schematics in English.
• No immigration sponsorship is available for this role.

• Instrument Technician Certification.
• Plant experience as an industrial instrument technician.
• Formal vocational training in plant maintenance activities with an emphasis on industrial applications or equivalent.

• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Ability to participate in respirator fitness.
• Able to work in difficult situations such as confined space, heat and elevated places.

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance.
• Auto, home and pet insurance, identity theft protection.
• Short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match, pension plan.
• Employee stock purchase plan, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave.
• On-site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select locations.

Ecolab is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Ecolab provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process.

From day one, you’ll receive a comprehensive benefits package and the chance to work on meaningful projects that help keep the world safe with clean water and food. You’ll shape a fulfilling career in a supportive, growth-focused environment where diversity and inclusion are valued.