Lead Facilities Plant Operator

About the role

Jacobs is seeking a full-time Environmental Wastewater Treatment System Technician responsible for operation and maintenance (O&M) of remediation systems at a former industrial site located near Magnolia, Arkansas.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of water collection and treatment systems including maintenance of equipment, quality control/testing and day-to-day activities on an assigned shift
• Operates collection and treatment facilities to control flow and processing of water
• Maintains equipment and monitors gauges, meters, and control panels
• Starts and stops pump, motors, and generators to control and adjust the flow of treatment processes
• Conducts and documents the results of inspections activities
• Performs routine maintenance functions, groundskeeping, and custodial duties
• Acts as onsite lead for maintaining compliance with permit conditions
• Completes clear and detailed field documentation, including daily and weekly reports, photographic logs, inspection sheets, and preventative maintenance records
• Performs waste management activities including inspection of waste accumulation areas, tracking waste inventories, and overseeing waste pickups

Requirements

• Basic familiarity with operating principles of valves, pumps, and motors; water/wastewater treatment processes; and associated safe work practices
• High school diploma or GED
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification or ability to obtain this training
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability and willingness to work as a team with one other full-time technician to facilitate uninterrupted operation of remediation systems by working alternating 8-day shifts, 10 hours per day, 365 days per year
• Alternatively, 4-day work shifts (Friday – Monday) may be considered
• Willingness to remotely monitor remediation system operating conditions and to receive and periodically respond to after-hours automated system alarms during designated work shifts
• Reside within 30 minutes of Magnolia, Arkansas or have a willingness to relocate
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), data management systems and ability to operate Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to apply basic mechanical principles
• Ability to lift 30 pounds and perform physical tasks (bending, kneeling, and walking on uneven terrain)
• Ability to operate light landscaping equipment (weed whacker, zero turn lawn mower, push mower, backpack sprayer, shovel, and rake), a utility task vehicle (UTV), and all-terrain telehandler forklift
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team

Qualifications

• Basic familiarity with operating principles of valves, pumps, and motors; water/wastewater treatment processes; and associated safe work practices
• High school diploma or GED
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification or ability to obtain this training
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability and willingness to work as a team with one other full-time technician to facilitate uninterrupted operation of remediation systems by working alternating 8-day shifts, 10 hours per day, 365 days per year
• Alternatively, 4-day work shifts (Friday – Monday) may be considered
• Willingness to remotely monitor remediation system operating conditions and to receive and periodically respond to after-hours automated system alarms during designated work shifts
• Reside within 30 minutes of Magnolia, Arkansas or have a willingness to relocate
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), data management systems and ability to operate Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to apply basic mechanical principles
• Ability to lift 30 pounds and perform physical tasks (bending, kneeling, and walking on uneven terrain)
• Ability to operate light landscaping equipment (weed whacker, zero turn lawn mower, push mower, backpack sprayer, shovel, and rake), a utility task vehicle (UTV), and all-terrain telehandler forklift
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team

Skills

• Basic familiarity with operating principles of valves, pumps, and motors; water/wastewater treatment processes; and associated safe work practices
• High school diploma or GED
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification or ability to obtain this training
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability and willingness to work as a team with one other full-time technician to facilitate uninterrupted operation of remediation systems by working alternating 8-day shifts, 10 hours per day, 365 days per year
• Alternatively, 4-day work shifts (Friday – Monday) may be considered
• Willingness to remotely monitor remediation system operating conditions and to receive and periodically respond to after-hours automated system alarms during designated work shifts
• Reside within 30 minutes of Magnolia, Arkansas or have a willingness to relocate
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), data management systems and ability to operate Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to apply basic mechanical principles
• Ability to lift 30 pounds and perform physical tasks (bending, kneeling, and walking on uneven terrain)
• Ability to operate light landscaping equipment (weed whacker, zero turn lawn mower, push mower, backpack sprayer, shovel, and rake), a utility task vehicle (UTV), and all-terrain telehandler forklift
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team

Benefits

• Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future.
• Medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year)
• Seven paid holidays
• Caregiver leave
• The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• Legally mandated benefits

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $63,200.00 to $90,420.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.