People Operations Partner - jobs at Jacobs in United States, Los Angeles

Jacobs is searching for a dynamic Shift Operations Supervisor to join our team in El Segundo, CA. In this role, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and repairs of all satellite facilities which presently include: CNTP, TRWRP, and JMMRWRP satellite plants. You’ll ensure treatment processes operate in compliance with state and federal regulations and client quality requirements through frequent monitoring and adjustment of plant’s manual and computerized control systems. You’ll prioritize, approve work service requests, coordinate maintenance activities and ensure the satellite operators follow all safety instructions and always use the required PPE. In addition, you’ll be responsible for assisting the Chief Plant Operator (CPO) and Management team in investigating and reporting on operational issues that may arise. You’ll support the CPO and maintain courteous and effective relationships with the client, customer/end users, plant visitors, vendors, contractors, and co-workers.

Nature & Scope – Principal Areas of Responsibility

• Ensures treatment processes operate in compliance with state and federal regulations and client quality requirements through frequent monitoring and adjustment of plant’s manual and computerized control systems.

• Identify and diagnose problems, maintains records, reports and log sheets and provide records to the Chief Plant Operator for proper storage and review.

• Track and report progress of all corrective and preventative maintenance projects.

• Responsible for follow-up of chemical ordering process for ECLWRF and ensuring proper collaboration between shifts to ensure that the adequate storage of chemicals is always available.

• Performs Daily inspection of each satellite facility and processes.

• Ensure proper follow-up by other departments to allow tight control and progress in the actions identified in the critical equipment list.

• Participate in the drafting of and implementation of action plans to resolve operational issues. Works with other departments to ensure processes are optimized.

• Responsible for timely communication of operational or compliance issues, as per company’s guidelines.

• Interacts with, coordinates with, and supports all refinery customers, Operations/Maintenance staff, Laboratory staff, Engineering staff, and the administrative staff to perform related responsibilities

• Serves to fill-in for staff when needed and participates in an on-call after-hours rotation system

• The Supervisor - Satellites will perform, train, and direct the work of satellite operators in the following areas:

• Equipment and process control adjustments and isolation
• Interface with plant computer control system as necessary to perform operations and maintenance duties
• Operate valves, pumps, and gates manually or through the local control center
• Observe variations in operating conditions, records meter, sensor and gauge readings
• Collect lab samples, perform field analysis, and record results; conducts inspections and collects samples for system operations
• Monitor and perform visual inspection of mechanical and electrical equipment and control systems
• Monitor and adjusts chemical feed rates as directed
• Maintain and review documentation such as round sheets, log entries, and cleaning log sheets
• Maintain and review logbook, transfer sheets and maintenance activity report
• Display and communicate to satellite operators' members maintenance activity report
• Display and communicate to crew members process control orders, and ensure they are properly applied
• Always ensures sufficient chemical quantities and oversees chemical ordering process
• Perform predictive, preventive and corrective equipment and process maintenance and repair work as necessary
• Maintain facilities, office building, vehicles, and equipment
• Develop spreadsheets for tracking daily, weekly and monthly O&M functions and data
• Produce verbal and written technical and administrative reports on daily, weekly and monthly progress of O&M functions
• Cleaning of the MF and Reverse Osmosis units
• Oversee and document confined space entries
• Oversee and document LOTO program
• Schedule and develop safe work plans
• Respond to system emergencies
• Responsible for general housekeeping and presentation of satellite facilities, work areas and other areas as assigned including heavy labor as needed

• Provide input during regular operations meetings into the formulation of the plan of operations based upon daily process characteristics and efficiencies

• Schedule RO and MF cleanings

• Offer input and makes recommendations regarding capital improvements, and facility efficiency improvements

• Contribute to the implementation and maintenance of the assets management system

• Ensure that all safety regulations and policies are adhered to by all employees at or visiting the satellite facilities

• Review training needs assessments (TNA’s)

• Safety training benchmarks to be maintained for all Operators

• Other duties as assigned.

Jacobs is searching for a dynamicto join our team in. In this role, under the general direction of the Chief Plant Operator, you’ll complete more complex tasks with a deep understanding of the Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility (its processes, Satellite Facilities, including the Hyperion Pump Station). Your schedule may be shifted to assist in covering planned vacations to support the crews. This post requires the ability to communicate effectively, coordinate complex activities, and be able to respond to crises and emergencies. and diagnoses problems, maintains records, reports and log sheets and the proper storage thereof. You’ll collaborate with and support the operations and maintenance, laboratory, engineering, and administrative staff to perform related responsibilities while maintaining a courteous and effective relationship with the client, plant visitors, vendors, contractors, and co-workers.

Principal Areas of Responsibility

The following essential job functions are typical for an Operations Specialist:

• Provide technical guidance and training to employees involved in the operation and control of the treatment plant or satellite facilities. Work with supervisors to formulate work plans, delegate tasks to be performed and monitor performance

• Monitor and manage control room board operations

• Participate in overseeing the operations of an assigned area. Perform assigned rounds including adjusting process controls to daily required parameters in collaboration with the Operations Supervisor and under the approval of the Chief Plant Operator

• Inspecting, monitoring and documenting plant operations by reading plant equipment gauges, dials, graphs and other instrumentation; ensure that the waste treatment plant operates within regulatory guidelines

• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations

• Develop, review, and revise Standard Operating Procedures for approval by the Chief Plant Operator

• Perform operational tasks on equipment, reports issues to appropriate department

• Perform emergency repair work on plant operation equipment, as directed, or assist other divisions with repairs

• Oversee and manage the SWPPP program

• Coordinate and perform MF CIP’s and RO CIP’s

• Assist in planning and overseeing the operation of various maintenance and construction projects

• Help coordinate, plan and execute plant/ process shutdowns, , tag-outs and start-ups of plant operation equipment before and after testing, maintenance and emergency repairs are performed

• Record data related to plant operation processes; complete daily operating logs of routine and unusual operating or maintenance conditions encountered, and any repair work performed; initiate work orders, memos and requests for maintenance repairs as necessary

• Read and review a variety of pertinent data connected with plant operations

• Maintain, compile, and update a variety of plant operations logs, reports and lists including round sheets, spreadsheets, monthly summaries, data sheets, timesheets, overtime reports, spill reports, odor complaint reports, standby lists, emergency notification lists, shutdown lists, and equipment lists; gather data for Monthly Summary of Operations and submit to supervisor

• Participates in continuous improvement programs

• Performs other projects/tasks/duties as needed

Responsibilities & Duties

• Provide advisory and consultative services to business leaders on people-related issues.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of operational unit business strategy, ensuring alignment with people strategies to achieve business goals.

• Draw upon the greater HR organization to ensure that the right mix of services, expertise, and solutions are available to meet business needs.

• Participate in the development of a workforce plan designed to enable the business unit to achieve its’ objectives.

• Focus on providing consultative advice and solution delivery to senior line management.

• Participate in the development and delivery of solutions that address the business’s biggest challenges and key priorities.

• Challenge the business to ensure alignment and integration with people priorities.

• Coach line managers in best-in-class people management.

• Ensure effective execution of HR policies processes within the business.

• Other duties may be assigned

Required Skills

• Business acumen: Understand the business's functions, priorities, and competitive advantage. Understand the psychology of delivering critical projects to clients and how Jacobs makes (or loses) money on projects.

• Communication skills: Be able to negotiate, resolve conflicts, and communicate effectively.

• Leadership: Be able to think strategically, plan, and inspire others.

• Change management: Be able to build strong relationships and create a culture of change.

• Critical Thinking: The ability to observe, analyze, infer, communicate, and evaluate information to solve complex issues.

• Confidentiality: Be able to manage sensitive information with discretion.

• Technical abilities: Have knowledge of relevant labor laws, strategic leadership, and project management.

• Workplace skills: Have interpersonal communication, mentoring, and active listening skills.