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.

As an Operator II, you’ll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services - uninterrupted. Based in Jackson, MS, you’ll be reporting to the Water Plant Operations supervisor and supervise Water Plan Operators I, Operators and Operators-in-Training. You’ll participate in the work of staff involved in the operation of the water treatment plants and water wells; participate in training new employees; evaluate and aid in employee performance along with training staff in appropriate treatment and sampling methods and techniques. You’ll perform inspections of water treatment plants and well systems; monitor and document plant operations by reading plant equipment gauges, dials, graphs, and other instrumentation. You’ll operate and adjust treatment plant pumps, motors, feeders, and other equipment to maintain appropriate plant operations. You’ll monitor treatment plant facilities and water wells; recommend changes in raw water and finish water flows; change chemical feeder dosages as necessary as well. You’ll monitor chemicals in the water; mix and adjust chemical residuals including chlorine, chloramine, pH and other related elements. You’ll maintain plant operations logs and reports; document amount of chemicals used; report material or equipment needs to supervisor. You’ll collect liquid samples and perform a variety of routine water quality laboratory tests. Ensure the adherence to safe work practices by assigned plant operations personnel.

Other duties and responsibilities will include reporting repair and service needs of plant machinery and equipment including pumps, valves, motors, engines, meters; drive-equipment; record failures of and problems with equipment. Supervising and assist in performing general plant facility maintenance and cleaning. Respond to customer inquiries and complaints regarding water quality; explain plant operations, policies, and procedures as well as staying familiar of changing Federal, State, and local laws and regulations regarding water treatment and water quality.

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.

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Qualifications - External

• 3+ years of experience performing water purification and treatment duties

• Possess a valid Class A Water Works Certificate

• A valid driver’s license with no major infractions

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We 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. Due to the nature of the job passing a Fitness for Duty testing is required to ensure candidates for this position are physically and functionally fit to perform the essential physical work functions of this safety sensitive position without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or others.

The physical and environmental demands required to perform the essential duties of this position include standing, walking, sitting, coordination, balance and agility demands, which may include the ability to stoop, kneel, squat, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements. Additional demands may involve a specific level of dexterity, grip strength, climbing and cardiorespiratory demands. The work areas may be indoor, outdoor, have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, and chemicals. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.

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