Regional Maintenance Specialist - Jackson, MS

Regional Maintenance Specialist - Southeast Region

Jacobs is looking for a Regional Maintenance Specialist to join our team in the Southeast region. As part of Jacob’s Operations Management & Facilities Services (OMFS) Group, the Regional Maintenance Specialist will assume a leading role supporting maintenance and asset management efforts at all projects within the region.

$78,600.00/yr – $/yr

• Facilitate maintenance knowledge sharing between projects in the region and the company as a whole, related to technical support for mechanical, electrical, I&C and PdM support.
• Support optimization of treatment facilities maintenance within the region through benchmarking and key performance indicator analysis.
• Evaluate the projects’ maintenance programs on an ongoing basis and provide input for possible improvements.
• Read, interpret, and work from blueprints, drawings, sketches, plans, specifications, and mechanical illustrations.
• Perform skilled mechanical repair work on industrial water/wastewater treatment plant and related equipment; and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical machinery or equipment.
• Assist projects in set‑up and training for predictive maintenance programs (vibration, thermography, oil analysis, ultrasound, etc.).
• Conduct condition assessments on project vertical assets and document assessments in the ACES software program.
• Prepare, consult on, or review maintenance cost estimates and level of effort; and perform ongoing project reviews to determine client satisfaction with past service and develop recommendations on future service.
• Facilitate meetings with staff or subcontractors to keep jobs on task and address any issues encountered.

This position is considered a hybrid role working from home and traveling to project sites within the region. You may be asked to support projects in other regions as needed.

• Ten (10) years of complex and/or industrial maintenance experience. US Military training is acceptable.
• Experience with Instrumentation & Controls.
• Experience with electrical systems, troubleshooting/repair.
• Proficient in the use of CMMS software (e.g., Maximo, Maintenance Connection, SAP).
• Highly proficient in the use of spreadsheet and/or database computer programs.
• Experience and understanding of budget preparation and financial accountability.
• Ability to travel approximately 75%.
• Physical ability to walk project sites and work outdoors under varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Valid US driver’s license with no major infractions.

• Comprehensive understanding of the technical aspects of industrial equipment maintenance and extensive knowledge of methods to reduce operating costs, improve reliability, and ensure permit compliance.
• Water and/or wastewater equipment maintenance experience is a plus.

Safety is a core value  will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety‑sensitive labor or services. The job will involve working outdoors under varying weather conditions, walking on project sites, and traveling extensively.

Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.

Additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock, may be available.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job posted on October 22, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.