Chiller Plant Operator/facilities Maintenance Technician jobs at Jacobs in United States, Denver

Our Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Regional Supervisors:

• Manage staff across several states for a major private-sector industrial client.
• Organize and direct all onsite contract operations teams (projects) within the assigned portfolio.
• Provide clients with effective performance in compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory agency water quality permit requirements.
• Create a safe work culture and ensure safe work practices are followed by all staff.
• Maintain assigned sites in Operational and Regulatory compliance.
• Provide support, mentoring, training, and leadership to assure the highest possible effort on the part of onsite managers, local staff, and operators in the region.
• Ensure staff stays on task and completes job related duties.
• Assure personnel compliance with corporate reporting systems and customer reporting systems.
• Lead O&M personnel development and training program to drive professional advancement within the organization.
• Implement O&M training programs to develop all levels of associates at regional sites, recommend new training requirements, undertake to advance professional skills, mentor new project managers and members of the contract operating teams with a written plan.
• Assure the implementation of all required training programs and performance reviews for new and existing projects.
• Lead O&M Safety, Maintenance, Process Control, cost/savings, process optimization, and Sustainability efforts in the assigned portfolio.
• Participate in the selection, assignment, and orientation of all onsite supervisors and motivate extraordinary, self-starting effort by onsite supervisors.
• Support affirmative action and diversity efforts in the assigned portfolio ·
• Assure O&M management of the proper execution of job performance interviews and in the continuing communication of management policies to all personnel.
• Develop all of the technical skills to function as an onsite manager and are prepared to perform these functions during project start up as well as during emergency situations.
• Verify and complete all job-related documents and reports.
• Maintain quality of operations and deliverables at the levels expected by client and by Jacobs, including achievement of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) where applicable.
• Frequently travel to sites for Client meetings, Inspections, and Operational Compliance.
• Provide support with business development of contract operations and other efforts.
• Report on all competitive contract services sales efforts and advises marketing personnel of these efforts and prepare other reports and presentations as required.
• Provide primary client relationship with client management and technical personnel and report regularly as to client confidence, satisfaction, and/or problems.
• Review monthly contract service reports for each installation, advising management as to project status, regulatory agency permit compliance, and technical/plant management attitudes.
• Support regional personnel with the handling of local problems and in the development of client relations strategies to assure successful on-going business at each site.
• Develop budgets and assist in the preparation of operations strategies to achieve compliance with regulatory agency requirements and O&M corporate objectives.
• Review all monthly project reports and utilize these materials to more effectively manage O&M client services and to assure O&M's compliance with all contract provisions and client understanding and satisfaction of services rendered.
• Actively participate in regional and local professional groups, and reports on any technology or service advancements desired by local groups and/or O&M clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the owner and developer of estimating tool kits and cost models for water/wastewater O&M projects
• Produce comprehensive estimating plans for pursuit opportunities
• Develop comprehensive cost estimates for water and wastewater O&M projects, including detailed analysis of the "big five" cost categories: people/staffing, power, chemicals, maintenance, and
• sludge/residuals management
• Review and interpret solicitation documents, including RFPs, draft service agreements, and contracts to ensure accurate estimate development
• Create "apples to apples" comparisons between incumbent operating costs and proposed costs, requiring thorough review of existing agreements and financial information
• Develop innovative approaches to operations and maintenance with a focus on cost efficiency ("build the better mouth strap")
• Identify risk areas in estimate development and participate in mitigation planning
• Organize and structure effective meetings with pursuit teams to gather information and present findings
• Produce effective PowerPoint presentations that summarize cost, price, and risk assessments for senior leadership
• Demonstrate knowledge of the competitive market space, including bidding strategies and common win themes
• Ensure consistency between project estimates, project breakdown frameworks, and project schedules
• Estimate costs and cumulative impacts of proposed design or construction changes
• Support procurement by analyzing subcontractor pricing to determine fair and reasonable costs
• Collaborate with business group managers, principal estimators, project/construction managers, and project teams
• Apply knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards to estimate development
• Research and analyze market trends affecting operational costs in the water/wastewater sector
• Present and defend estimates to internal stakeholders and clients
• Mentor junior estimators and share technical knowledge

*Our ideal candidate is someone that is either a current/former O&M estimator, a current/former project manager or above (area/geographic manager), or an O&M/ technical/ Operations Specialist who has extensive experience supporting O&M projects.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Entry-Level, based in. In this role, you will learn the safe and efficient operation of chilled water systems under the guidance of experienced supervisors and technicians. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to grow in a rewarding career in plant operations, maintenance, and facilities services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in operating and maintaining chilled water systems and equipment.

• Learn to work with industrial and commercial chillers.

• Support the operation and maintenance of auxiliary equipment, including:

• Pumps

• Cooling towers

• Air compressors

• Control valves

• Respond to alarms and assist in diagnosing operating issues.

• Participate in preventive maintenance tasks, such as:

• Cooling tower basin cleaning

• Pump lubrication

• Equipment oil/filter changes

• Evacuate and charge refrigerant in support of chiller maintenance.

• Monitor gauges and meters and help make necessary adjustments.

• Maintain accurate daily plant logs and assist with record-keeping.

• Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management System for tracking maintenance activities.

• Learn to collect water samples and perform routine tests.

• Communicate any operational needs to supervisors.

• Perform additional tasks as required to support the team.

Our Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Regional Supervisors:

• Manage staff across several states for a major private-sector industrial client.
• Organize and direct all onsite contract operations teams (projects) within the assigned portfolio.
• Provide clients with effective performance in compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory agency water quality permit requirements.
• Create a safe work culture and ensure safe work practices are followed by all staff.
• Maintain assigned sites in Operational and Regulatory compliance.
• Provide support, mentoring, training, and leadership to assure the highest possible effort on the part of onsite managers, local staff, and operators in the region.
• Ensure staff stays on task and completes job related duties.
• Assure personnel compliance with corporate reporting systems and customer reporting systems.
• Lead O&M personnel development and training program to drive professional advancement within the organization.
• Implement O&M training programs to develop all levels of associates at regional sites, recommend new training requirements, undertake to advance professional skills, mentor new project managers and members of the contract operating teams with a written plan.
• Assure the implementation of all required training programs and performance reviews for new and existing projects.
• Lead O&M Safety, Maintenance, Process Control, cost/savings, process optimization, and Sustainability efforts in the assigned portfolio.
• Participate in the selection, assignment, and orientation of all onsite supervisors and motivate extraordinary, self-starting effort by onsite supervisors.
• Support affirmative action and diversity efforts in the assigned portfolio ·
• Assure O&M management of the proper execution of job performance interviews and in the continuing communication of management policies to all personnel.
• Develop all of the technical skills to function as an onsite manager and are prepared to perform these functions during project start up as well as during emergency situations.
• Verify and complete all job-related documents and reports.
• Maintain quality of operations and deliverables at the levels expected by client and by Jacobs, including achievement of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) where applicable.
• Frequently travel to sites for Client meetings, Inspections, and Operational Compliance.
• Provide support with business development of contract operations and other efforts.
• Report on all competitive contract services sales efforts and advises marketing personnel of these efforts and prepare other reports and presentations as required.
• Provide primary client relationship with client management and technical personnel and report regularly as to client confidence, satisfaction, and/or problems.
• Review monthly contract service reports for each installation, advising management as to project status, regulatory agency permit compliance, and technical/plant management attitudes.
• Support regional personnel with the handling of local problems and in the development of client relations strategies to assure successful on-going business at each site.
• Develop budgets and assist in the preparation of operations strategies to achieve compliance with regulatory agency requirements and O&M corporate objectives.
• Review all monthly project reports and utilize these materials to more effectively manage O&M client services and to assure O&M's compliance with all contract provisions and client understanding and satisfaction of services rendered.
• Actively participate in regional and local professional groups, and reports on any technology or service advancements desired by local groups and/or O&M clients.