Chemical Application Engineer
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About the Role
Ecolab is hiring a Chemical Application Engineer to plan and execute chemical cleaning, flushing, and passivation for industrial systems in Dubai. The role requires a Bachelor's in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering and 3-7 years of experience in chemical cleaning or pre-commissioning.
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Responsibilities
- Plan and execute chemical cleaning, flushing, passivation, and mechanical cleaning projects
- Review project specifications, P&IDs, method statements, and flushing procedures
- Conduct site surveys and assess system readiness before mobilization
- Supervise flushing operations for chilled water, condenser water, district cooling, closed loop, HVAC, and industrial process piping
- Execute chemical cleaning and passivation programs according to approved procedures
- Monitor system parameters including flow rates, pressure, velocity, pH, conductivity, turbidity, and chemical concentrations
- Develop flushing methodologies and chemical cleaning procedures
- Determine suitable chemicals, equipment, filtration systems, and dosing requirements
- Troubleshoot system contamination, corrosion, scaling, and debris issues
- Prepare technical reports, flushing certificates, and completion documentation
- Operate and maintain flushing pumps, filtration units, dosing systems, and monitoring instruments
- Ensure compliance with HSE standards, conduct JSA and risk assessments, and lead toolbox talks
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
- 3–7 years of experience in chemical cleaning, pre commissioning, flushing operations, water treatment, or industrial services
- Knowledge of chemical cleaning and passivation chemistry
- Understanding of water treatment principles and corrosion control
- Ability to read P&IDs, isometric drawings, and engineering documentation
- Familiarity with commissioning and pre commissioning activities
- Experience operating flushing and filtration equipment
- Knowledge of industry standards and HSE requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technical reporting
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Role Overview
- The Chemical Application Engineer is responsible for planning, executing, and supervising chemical cleaning, flushing, passivation, pre commissioning, and mechanical cleaning activities for industrial and commercial systems.
- Ensures safe and effective cleaning and commissioning of piping networks, HVAC systems, chilled water networks, district cooling plants, data centers, power generation facilities, and industrial process systems.
- Maintains compliance with company procedures, customer specifications, and HSE requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and execute chemical cleaning, flushing, passivation, and mechanical cleaning projects.
- Review project specifications, P&IDs, method statements, and flushing procedures.
- Conduct site surveys and assess system readiness before mobilization.
- Supervise flushing operations for chilled water, condenser water, district cooling, closed loop, HVAC, and industrial process piping.
- Execute chemical cleaning and passivation programs according to approved procedures.
- Monitor system parameters including flow rates, pressure, velocity, pH, conductivity, turbidity, and chemical concentrations.
- Develop flushing methodologies and chemical cleaning procedures.
- Determine suitable chemicals, equipment, filtration systems, and dosing requirements.
- Troubleshoot system contamination, corrosion, scaling, and debris issues.
- Prepare technical reports, flushing certificates, and completion documentation.
- Provide technical recommendations to clients and project teams.
- Operate and maintain flushing pumps, temporary filtration units, dosing systems, chemical circulation skids, water treatment equipment, and monitoring instruments.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
- 3–7 years of experience in chemical cleaning, pre commissioning, flushing operations, water treatment applications, or industrial services.
- Experience with HVAC, district cooling, data centers, power plants, or industrial facilities is preferred.
Technical Skills
- Knowledge of chemical cleaning and passivation chemistry.
- Understanding of water treatment principles and corrosion control.
- Ability to read P&IDs, isometric drawings, and engineering documentation.
- Familiarity with commissioning and pre commissioning activities.
- Experience operating flushing and filtration equipment.
- Knowledge of industry standards and HSE requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technical reporting.
Core Competencies
- Strong technical and analytical skills.
- Problem solving and troubleshooting capability.
- Project planning and execution.
- Effective communication and customer facing skills.
- Teamwork and leadership.
- Attention to detail and commitment to safety.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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