AI Operations and Optimization Analyst

The AI Operations Analyst is responsible for managing and optimizing the adoption and performance of AI systems within GBS+. This role involves providing designing and executing model training processes, monitoring daily AI operational performance, and ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and functioning of AI models and applications. The AI Optimization Analyst will work with cross-functional teams to ensure AI models are optimized for performance and scalability.

What’s in it For You:

• You will join a growth company offering a competitive salary and benefits.
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth.
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best.
• Feel proud each day to work for a company that provides clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments.

What You Will Do:

• Perform AI model training activities such as generating/loading large datasets, document samples, process documentation, and prompts to support rapid and complete development of high impact models.
• Execute daily monitoring of AI and process performance.  Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues with AI-based process performance in collaboration with users and various stakeholders
• Identify and drive implementation of improvements in process, AI prompts, and model accuracy and completeness in conjunction with Ecolab Digital AI team.  Support objectives to ensure AI performance meets business value objectives.
• Ensure compliance with established responsible AI policies.
• Maintain documentation on AI processes.
• Monitoring the performance of business processes, such as cash applications, order processes, and billing.
• Identifying issues and resolving them in collaboration with development teams.
• Interacting with users to understand and solve performance issues in automated processes.
• Analyzing data and metrics to detect anomalies and optimize processes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.  Master’s degree preferred
• Process domain expertise
• Experience with AI/ML operations and monitoring tools.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of AI governance and ethical guidelines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of machine learning frameworks and libraries

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep understanding of business processes and how they operate.
• Technical aptitude to understand systems and processes, including AI solutions.
• Experience with SAP and ServiceNow is ideal.
• Competence in data analysis and the ability to interact with large volumes of data.
• Focus on business analysis and problem-solving rather than software development.
• Ability to interact with users and provide support in optimizing processes. 

At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on more than a century of innovation, Ecolab has annual sales of $16 billion, employs approximately 48,000 associates, and operates in more than 170 countries around the world.

Ecolab is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Our comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights, and world-class service advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use.