Lead Operations & Maintenance Technician - Westerly RI

Overview

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 is seeking a Lead Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Technician to join our collaborative team in Westerly, Rhode Island
. As the Lead O&M Technician, you ll work with project staff to maintain the plant operations equipment, laboratory, facility, and collection system as required. Working with other members of our team you ll apply knowledge of the principles, methods and tools employed in the general maintenance of engines, pumps, valves, motors and related equipment, wastewater process control, permit compliance, and safe work practices.

You ll also help diagnose operating problems and assist with determining effective correction procedures. When needed you ll schedule and work with outside contractors. You ll prepare required reports, maintain the CMMS, and assure complete recordkeeping procedures as well as perform plant inspections to determine efficiency of equipment, cleanliness, and maintenance activities including remedial action in emergencies; and supervise, evaluate, and train employees.

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we will help you grow what drives you.

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 May 11, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days. Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

This position includes the applicable health and welfare benefits as described by the company.

• Maintain plant operations equipment, laboratory, facility, and collection system as required.
• Apply knowledge of maintenance for engines, pumps, valves, motors and related equipment, wastewater process control, permit compliance, and safe work practices.
• Diagnose operating problems and assist with determining effective correction procedures.
• Schedule and work with outside contractors when needed.
• Prepare required reports and maintain the CMMS; assure complete recordkeeping procedures.
• Conduct plant inspections to determine efficiency, cleanliness, and maintenance activities, including remedial action in emergencies.
• Supervise, evaluate, and train employees.

• Knowledge of electrical systems 480v three phase, VFDs and control circuits.
• Knowledge of mechanical troubleshooting and repairs including pumps and valves.
• Five (5) plus years of experience in the maintenance field.
• Supervisory experience – may include direct reports or overseeing major projects.
• Excellent oral and written communications, self-motivation, team-oriented work practices, strong technical problem-solving skills.
• Experience with planning, scheduling, and inventory control.
• Experience developing and working within an approved budget, including tracking costs, adjusting activities to stay on budget, and optimizing labor and materials.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with using a CMMS for work orders and PMs.
• Valid State Driver’s License with no major infractions.

• The ability to weld and fabricate.
• Knowledge of safe work practices; principles and methods of wastewater treatment.
• Knowledge of principles of budget preparation and expenditure control.
• Proficient with computer software including data management systems and the ability to operate plant PLC s and SCADA systems.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and motivate teams and to respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the client, the general public, coworkers, elected officials.

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