Start-Up/Commissioning Specialist

About the role

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. We're seeking to hire a Start-Up/Commissioning Specialist to support our project in Spartanburg, SC.

You'll oversee, coordinate and execute the start-up and commissioning and visual inspection of both clean and dirty process utilities. Utility systems to include water softeners, water filtration, chilled water/cooling towers, HVAC, cooling distribution units, and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Start-Up and Commissioning Plans for utility systems (generation and distribution)
• Assist with generating and executing Start-Up and Commissioning documents according to Good Documentation Practices (GDPs)
• Startup equipment in a safe and effective manner
• Develop and implement LOTO plans
• Assist with facilitating meetings of the Utilities Team
• Maintain action item lists
• Maintain engineering change control logs
• Provide technical assistance and input
• Coordination of OEM Service technicians as needed
• Apply engineering knowledge of, and experience with, HVAC, utilities, electrical and electrical backup systems, instrumentation, controls, and automation to support clients

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience in lieu of degree
• 3+ years of Start-Up and Commissioning experience
• Understanding of Good Documentation Practices (GDPs)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office – Word, Excel
• Flexibility and willingness to travel and work at various clients’ locations
• Ability to work well with diverse, multi-disciplined groups
• Ability to effectively communicate with management and fellow project team members
• Ability to negotiate/compromise with other project team members to achieve project goals
• Ability to listen and respect fellow project team member’s ideas and opinions and work through conflicts or disagreements

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. 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, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $102,900.00 to $141,500.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.