Wastewater Treatment Lead Instrumentation & Controls Specialist - Oklahoma City, OK

About the role

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted to 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 – people. Jacobs is searching for a dynamic Wastewater Treatment Lead Instrumentation & Controls Specialist to join our team in Oklahoma City, OK. In this role, you'll be essential in leading the design, implementation, and maintenance of control systems for wastewater treatment equipment, including selecting suitable instruments, programming devices such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), SCADA systems, and other control technologies, ensuring they integrate seamlessly into our processes. Beyond your technical skills, you’ll document your work thoroughly, carry out regular maintenance, and address any issues that may arise. Your ability to think critically and solve problems in a dynamic, fast-paced environment will be key to your success.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for precise troubleshooting and repair work
• Interface with customers regarding I&C designs and submitted design documents
• Understand and assess client problems and determine appropriate means of solution
• Ensure plant field instrumentation, controls, and electrical equipment remain in optimal working condition by performing necessary maintenance and repairs
• Develop and implement an accurate calibration program for plant instrumentation
• Execute assigned preventive and predictive maintenance tasks with precision; collect and analyze trended data on equipment as instructed
• Review, evaluate, and recommend improvements for plant spare parts inventory twice a year or as directed by the Maintenance Manager; monitor usage and reorder spare parts as required
• Maintain calibration records in compliance with regulatory standards
• Service and repair plant equipment following vendor guidelines and established plant procedures
• Acquire and maintain comprehensive knowledge of plant logic and control systems; troubleshoot issues using drawings and diagrams
• Familiarize yourself with plant manuals, system descriptions, operating procedures, and emergency response plans, ensuring quick access when needed
• Respond promptly to plant incidents or operational emergencies
• Inspect, repair, install, and remove a variety of motors, generators, transformers, switches, control equipment, wiring, electrical signal and communication systems, and storage batteries
• Perform troubleshooting, calibration, and analysis on facility instrumentation, including DCS, PLC, and turbine control systems, as assigned
• Committed to upholding safety standards in all aspects of work
• Any other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Five (5) to seven (7) years’ experience in the operation and maintenance of water/wastewater treatment facilities or a similar industrial type environment or related industry
• Exceptional problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to use computer systems and programs, such as Microsoft Office, HachWIMS or various other word processing and spreadsheet applications and computerized maintenance management systems associated with the operations of an advanced water reclamation facility
• Ability to provide leadership and prioritize work activities on a shift basis in response to operational needs and process control requirements
• Ability to be available for emergencies as needed
• Experience writing procedure manuals and/or SOPs
• Ability to apply mathematics to operational tasks such as chemical dosing, flow calculations, pipe or tank volumes, etc.
• Experience with creating technical documents, publications, and design reports
• Valid Driver’s License with no major infractions required
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, shift work and on-call duty as required

Preferred qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong communication skills in the English language (written, verbal, inter-personal)

Working conditions

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. As an essential function of the position and as a business necessity, this role requires regular travel by motor vehicle to client sites, project locations, and other work-related destinations in connection with the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities. Accordingly, a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required. The OMFS business uses Telematics & Dash Cameras with our fleet of vehicles, and all new hires will require a Telematics acknowledgement to be signed. Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. 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. 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 $97,400.00 to $133,900.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Ability to work weekends, holidays, shift work and on-call duty as required. Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis.