Senior Operations & Maintenance Specialist

About the position

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Jacobs has an exciting opportunity to support our Operations Management & Facilities Services (OMFS) projects & business across the U.S. as a Senior Operations & Maintenance Specialist and have a direct hand in challenging today and reinventing tomorrow! In this role you'll be working with operational delivery managers and our clients to support various projects within the FTC portfolio. You'll provide senior technical skills in water/wastewater systems, on projects for internal and external Jacobs and O&M Full Contract Operations (FCO) clients. In addition, you'll provide technical knowledge on project development, facility designs, startups or commissioning, system reviews or optimizations, and O&M pricing.

Responsibilities

• Provides client and business development support for Jacobs projects or pursuits
• Evaluates facilities operations, maintenance and management, and recommend improvements
• Assists with startups, development of operational budgets, guidelines, performs training, and performance evaluations for new facilities and execute the same
• Analyzes process control procedures and recommend changes, where needed
• Establishes cooperative relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and clients
• Provides onsite supervisory technical and managerial functions in support of internal or external client projects on short-term (up to 6 months) basis, as necessary
• Fills in for a FCO project manager, process lead or maintenance lead on short-term (up to 3 months) basis, as necessary
• Prepares budgets, reports, and scopes for CH2M HILL projects or pursuits
• Creates Standard Operating Procedures, Process Control Narratives, and O&M Manuals for our projects
• Provides leadership and support of key technical tools used in O&M Consulting services, such as pricing and process models, maintenance models, training programs, staffing analysis tools, and other core business processes fundamental to performing our consulting activities
• Maintains a safe environment and person while enforcing same standards for the business and O&M Coworkers
• Creates and delivers presentations (written and oral) to internal and external clients on findings related to project work
• Data management and report writing
• Planning, scheduling, and directing the maintenance and repair of a wide variety of specialized mechanical equipment, buildings, structures, and grounds
• Assists project manager in departmental budgeting and estimating cost and time for all aspects of repairs or replacements
• May perform duties of other department supervisors in their absence if required, including approving work assignments, scheduling shifts, preparing work schedule and other duties assigned
• Reads, interprets, and works from blueprints, drawings, sketches, plans, specifications, and mechanical illustrations
• Performs skilled mechanical repair work on water/wastewater treatment plant equipment and collection system related equipment (lift stations, pumps, air release valves, etc.)
• Performs skilled mechanical repair work and diagnostics on cogeneration equipment and related auxiliary equipment
• Analyzes equipment failures to determine cause and to prevent recurrences
• Prepares detailed reports & proposals as part of the duties of a maintenance supervisor
• Provides on-the-job training to staff and provides direction as required to facilitate repairs when needed
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical machinery or equipment as needed, ordering parts as needed to complete repairs and restock critical spares
• Any other related duty as assigned or requested

Requirements

• Water or Wastewater certification of the highest level in the state located
• Ten (10) years experience in water/wastewater system facilities including knowledge of the technical aspects of water/wastewater system budget preparation and financial accountability
• Knowledge of safety and quality processes
• Knowledge and experience with computer software including but, not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Valid U.S. State Driver License with no major infractions
• Valid U.S. passport or ability to obtain
• A combination of the appropriate type and level of education and experience maybe substituted for the minimum education requirements
• Willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time, including internationally

Nice-to-haves

• High school education with post education in technical or college level courses
• International travel and work experience preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• Deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees
• Seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave
• Merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock for certain roles