PLC SCADA Technician - El Segundo, CA

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.

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them – people.

Jacobs is searching for a dynamic PLC SCADA Technician to join our team in El Segundo, CA
. In this role, you'll be responsible for the design, development, installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of industrial electrical and electronic control systems. You’ll work alone and with different teams that can include Maintenance Technicians, Production Engineers, Operators/Supervisors, and Contractors. In this position you’ll be expected to work under general supervision, receiving occasional instruction or assistance as new or atypical situations arise.

This role requires strong electrical and PLC troubleshooting skills.

• Knowledge of wastewater treatment and/or water treatment, engineering, principles and methods of scientific research, current advances in the field of water reclamation and groundwater replenishment, computer hardware and software applications for the operation of an advanced water reclamation facility, general administrative principles and practices, and methods of supervision
• Interface with state regulatory agencies, fill out necessary forms and assure correctness. Ultimately be accountable for compliance and the efficient and effective operations of the Edward
  
  C. Little Water Recycling Facility, three (3) satellite facilities and the Hyperion Pumping Station
• Must be readily accessible to supervisors and their direct reports during all shifts
• Must have detailed and comprehensive knowledge of various treatment processes and associated equipment including conventional and advanced water and/or wastewater treatment, microfiltration, reverse osmosis, ozone, uv, nitrification, solids handling and all supporting processes
• Routinely monitor and assess the treatment processes operating parameters including their manual and automatic control functions and validate or supervise necessary adjustments ensuring the treatment processes are operated in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Provide support and guidance in capital projects, Research & Development projects, plant improvement projects
• Ensure equipment is maintained in proper operational conditions and supervises work order entry into CMMS to ensure proper triggering of maintenance activities and keeping a log of OOS (out‑of‑service) critical equipment status
• Oversee and ensure the prompt diagnosis of operational issues, the maintaining of operational and compliance records, reports and log sheets and the proper storage
• Drive and oversee the updating and revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and reviews existing SOPs on a regular basis
• Interact and coordinate with, and support Operations/Maintenance staff, Laboratory staff, Engineering staff, and the administrative staff to perform related responsibilities
• Complete written and electronic records (i.e., work orders, calibration sheets, timecards, material requests) required to document work in progress and work completed.
• Other duties may be assigned

Bring your team‑focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what…