Chemical Application Engineer

About the role

Ecolab is hiring a Chemical Application Engineer in Dubai. The engineer plans, executes and supervises chemical cleaning, flushing, passivation, pre-commissioning and mechanical cleaning of industrial and commercial systems such as piping networks, HVAC systems, chilled water networks, district cooling plants, data centers, power generation facilities and industrial process systems, while complying with company procedures, customer specifications and HSE requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and execute chemical cleaning, flushing, passivation and mechanical cleaning projects, reviewing specifications, P&IDs, method statements and flushing procedures
• Conduct site surveys and assess system readiness before mobilization
• Supervise flushing of chilled water, condenser water, district cooling, closed-loop, HVAC and industrial process piping systems
• Run chemical cleaning and passivation programs and monitor flow rate, pressure, velocity, pH, conductivity, turbidity and chemical concentrations
• Develop flushing methodologies, select chemicals, equipment, filtration systems and dosing needs, and troubleshoot contamination, corrosion, scaling and debris issues
• Prepare technical reports, flushing certificates and completion documentation, and give technical advice to clients and project teams
• Operate and maintain flushing pumps, temporary filtration units, dosing systems, chemical circulation skids and water treatment equipment, and manage chemical inventory
• Ensure HSE compliance, run Job Safety Analyses and risk assessments, lead toolbox talks, enforce PPE and permit-to-work systems
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors and commissioning teams, support project planning and scheduling, and ensure projects finish on time and within budget
• Verify acceptance criteria, keep records of tests and inspections, and support commissioning and handover

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• 3-7 years of experience in chemical cleaning, pre-commissioning, flushing, water treatment and industrial services
• Experience with HVAC, district cooling, data centers, power plants or industrial facilities is preferred

Required skills

• Knowledge of chemical cleaning and passivation chemistry, water treatment principles and corrosion control
• Ability to read P&IDs, isometric drawings and engineering documentation
• Familiarity with commissioning and pre-commissioning, and with industry standards and HSE requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technical reporting