Facilities Plant Operator II

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.

This position, under supervision, performs and qualifies for the proper, efficient and safe operation, (as well as minor tests, repairs, and maintenance) of all plant equipment under his/her control in accordance with plant procedures and directions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

-    Operates and troubleshoots all plant equipment as directed from locations other than main control room and performs minor maintenance and repair of plant equipment.

-    Responds to alarms and takes appropriate action and makes proper decisions based on unit status.

-    Diagnoses operating problems; directs and performs necessary corrective action during work shift.

-    Conducts preventive maintenance on Central Utility Plant equipment and systems to ensure the integrity and reliability of the chilled water distribution system.

-    Reads gauges and meters, starts and stops equipment, and operates valves to route and control flow, makes process control adjustments, determines and sets proper chemical dosage and flow rates, and operates PLCs and SCADA systems.

-    Prepares and makes entries in the daily plant log and maintains complete record keeping procedures for supervisory review.

-    Utilizes and modifies the CMMS system to assure maximum effectiveness; provides required and appropriate documentation.

-    Collects samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analyses on water treatment, take corrective action based on test results and informs supervisor via the plant log.

-    Makes operating decisions in the absence of supervisory personnel

-    Informs supervision of needs and/or changes required to keep operations in a safe and well-maintained condition.

-    Performs other duties as required

-    Certification at a level required by the State in which the project is located

-    Two years of experience in any of the following; utility mechanic, stationary engineer, refrigeration mechanic

-    Effective verbal and written communication skills.

-    Possess a valid driver's license

-    Possesses effective verbal and written communication skills.

-    Proficient with SAP or equivalent computerized maintenance system.

-    EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification.

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we'll help you grow what drives you - and deliver the world's most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

Safety is a core value  are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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