Ecolab is hiring a Chemical Field Service Representative (Chemical Application Engineer) in Dubai to plan, execute, and supervise chemical cleaning, flushing, passivation, pre-commissioning, and mechanical cleaning activities across industrial and commercial systems including HVAC, chilled water networks, district cooling plants, and data centers.
Job Type at a Glance
Employment: Full-Time, Field-Based, Dubai
Job ID: R00299310
Category: Service
About the Role – Chemical Cleaning & Pre-Commissioning
Core Function: Plan, execute, and supervise chemical cleaning and flushing projects
Systems Covered: HVAC, chilled water, district cooling, data centers, power generation
Technical Scope: Passivation, mechanical cleaning, and commissioning support
Compliance Focus: Ensure adherence to company procedures, client specs, and HSE requirements
Career Opportunity & Growth
Strategic Location: Dubai – key hub for industrial services and infrastructure projects
Diverse Systems Exposure: Work across HVAC, data centers, district cooling, and power plants
Technical Growth: Develop flushing methodologies and troubleshoot corrosion and scaling issues
Career Growth: Build a specialized industrial services career with a global chemical solutions leader
Position Overview
This Chemical Application Engineer role is responsible for planning, executing, and supervising chemical cleaning, flushing, passivation, pre-commissioning, and mechanical cleaning activities for industrial and commercial systems. You will ensure the 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 while maintaining compliance with company procedures, customer specifications, and HSE requirements.
Why This Role Matters: As Chemical Field Service Representative you work hands-on across some of the most critical infrastructure systems, from data centers to district cooling plants, apply specialized chemical cleaning and passivation expertise that directly impacts system performance and longevity, lead HSE-compliant field operations including JSAs and risk assessments, coordinate directly with clients, consultants, and commissioning teams, and build a technical career with Ecolab, a globally recognized leader in water and industrial process solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Project Execution
- 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 piping systems
- Execute chemical cleaning and passivation programs per approved procedures
- Monitor system parameters including flow rate, pressure, velocity, pH, conductivity, and chemical concentration
Technical Support
- 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
Equipment Management
- Operate and maintain flushing pumps, filtration units, dosing systems, and chemical circulation skids
- Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of site equipment
- Manage chemical inventory and consumables required for projects
Health, Safety & Environment
- Ensure compliance with company and client HSE standards
- Conduct Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and risk assessments prior to execution
- Implement safe chemical handling, storage, and disposal practices
- Lead toolbox talks and safety briefings, and ensure proper PPE use and permit-to-work adherence
Customer Coordination & Quality Assurance
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and commissioning teams
- Attend project meetings, provide technical updates, and support scheduling and resource allocation
- Verify flushing and cleaning acceptance criteria and maintain accurate records
- Support commissioning and handover activities
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
Experience Requirements
- 3–7 years of experience in chemical cleaning, pre-commissioning, flushing operations, water treatment, 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 with problem-solving capability
- Project planning and execution experience
- 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
About Ecolab
Ecolab delivers chemical cleaning, flushing, passivation, and pre-commissioning services across a wide range of industrial and commercial systems, including piping networks, HVAC systems, chilled water networks, district cooling plants, data centers, power generation facilities, and industrial process systems. The Chemical Field Service Representative role in Dubai offers exposure to complex, high-value infrastructure projects, combining technical expertise with strong HSE discipline and client coordination. Ecolab is committed to a culture of inclusion and belonging, recruiting and promoting based on individual qualifications and job performance.
Career Excellence: Deliver specialized chemical cleaning and commissioning expertise across critical infrastructure systems.
Who Should Apply?
- Chemical/Mechanical Engineers: With 3–7 years in chemical cleaning or flushing operations
- Pre-Commissioning Specialists: Experienced with HVAC, district cooling, or data center systems
- Water Treatment Professionals: Familiar with corrosion control and passivation chemistry
- Field Service Engineers: Comfortable managing multiple projects under HSE compliance
- Client-Facing Technical Leads: Skilled coordinating with consultants and commissioning teams
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