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At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently 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 municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them - people.

As a Operator II, you’ll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services uninterrupted. Based in Baton Rouge, LA, you’ll have the opportunity to perform a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of the collection system on an assigned shift. You’ll contribute to the success of our program with efficient preventive maintenance and effective solutions to challenges that may arise in municipal facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates treatment facilities to control flow and processing of water/ wastewater, sludge, and effluent

• Monitors gauges, meters, and control panels

• Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings

• Operates valves and gates either manually or by remote control

• Trains junior Operations staff.

• Directs the work in the operation and minor maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant

• Starts and stops pump, engines, and generators to control and adjust flow and treatment processes

• Maintains shift log and records meter and gauge readings

• Collects samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analyses

• Performs routine maintenance functions and custodial duties

• Makes operating decisions in absence of supervisory personnel

• Belt Filter Press operations

• Understands and carries out oral and written directions

• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work

• Performs other duties as required

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you - and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

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'- Experience operating a wastewater treatment facility

- Experience with sound safety principles and practices

- Experience with computer operations with the ability to prepare spreadsheets and word processing documents, and enter information into maintenance management system

- Possess a valid driver’s license with no major infractions

Ideally, you’ll also have:

- Possess or able to obtain a Class II wastewater operator certification within 3 years of hire

- Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools employed in the general operation of engines, pumps, valves, motors, and related equipment; general maintenance work; safe work practices; principles and methods of biological and chemical sewage analyses, effects and problems of industrial waste in water/wastewater treatment processes, principles of supervision

-Knowledge of computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, data management systems and be able to operate plant PLC’s and SCADA systems

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

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. Due to the nature of the job passing a pre-employment physical is required to ensure candidates for this position are physically and functionally fit to perform the essential physical work functions of this safety sensitive position without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or others.

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.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.