At Jacobs, we challenge the accepted so we can 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 client to have a safe, reliable and efficient system. You will help us empower communities to focus on what matters most – people.
As a
Lead Mechanic, you’ll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services – uninterrupted. You’ll have the opportunity to lead a variety of tasks in the preventive and corrective maintenance on water treatment plants and related facilities equipment. You’ll contribute to the success of our program with efficient preventive maintenance and effective solutions to challenges that may arise at the facilities. You’ll perform preventive and corrective maintenance on buildings, structures, grounds, machinery and equipment; lubricate equipment and check for malfunctions; replace packing in pumps or valves; replace bearings in motors, pumps, and other equipment; tune engines, set valve clearance, clean, and adjust regulators; examine equipment failures to identify cause and to prevent recurrences; and install and sets up new equipment. You’ll also clean and paint interior and exterior equipment and buildings; lean out pipes and perform other plumbing and pipe fitting tasks as required; use gas and/or arc welding equipment to heat, cut, braze, or weld; assist in keeping maintenance records; and perform other duties as required. Most importantly, you’ll take action to ensure the safety, health and well-being of you and your team.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Five years of experience in the maintenance utilities or industrial related equipment, or similar setting
- Two years of experience working on pumps, motors and other equipment
- Possess a valid driver’s license with no major infractions
- Proficient in the use of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Ideally, You’ll Also Have:
- Technical School Diploma
- Knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment and instruments used in the maintenance, repair and calibration of mechanical, electrical and electronic control systems
- Familiarity with the principles and practices of water treatment plant operations and process control
- Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT) certification or ability to obtain
- Knowledge of related state and federal laws and regulations
- Possess or ability to obtain a State wastewater operator certificate within 1 year
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
The physical and environmental demands required to perform the essential duties of this position include standing, walking, sitting, coordination, balance and agility demands, which may include the ability to stoop, kneel, squat, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements. Additional demands may involve a specific level of dexterity, grip strength, climbing and cardiorespiratory demands. The work areas may be indoor, outdoor, have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, and chemicals. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.
