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Welcome to an exciting opportunity to be a part of our Jacobs team. We are searching for a Lead Water Operator to join our team on a new Water Surface Treatment plant located in Goodyear, AZ.

Perform a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of a water/wastewater treatment plant on an assigned shift. This position is fully qualified to perform the most complex functions and typically holds a high-level water/wastewater treatment certification.

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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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establishes and maintains effective sample procedures of plant operations and effluent

• Diagnoses operating problems; directs and performs necessary corrective action during work shift

• Makes process control adjustments, reads gauges and meters, records data, prepares necessary shift log reports

• Prepares required reports and maintains complete record keeping procedures

• Performs operations and maintenance activities including collecting samples and performing routine laboratory tests and analyses

• Directs, assigns and trains employees

• Conducts weekly safety meetings

• Makes operating decisions in the absence of supervisory personnel

• Maintains discipline and ensures proper procedures are followed

• Determines proper chemical flow rates

• Assigns operators’ monthly work schedule

• Assigns replacement operators during emergency situations

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

• High school diploma or GED

• Certification at a level required by the State in which the project is located

• Four years experience in operating water/wastewater treatment plants

• Possess a valid driver’s license

Ideally, You'll Also Have:

• Six years experience operating water/wastewater treatment plants

• Highest level certification in the State in which the project is located

• 1-2 years post high school education related to water/wastewater utility operations and maintenance

• 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 Word, Excel, Outlook, data management systems and be able to operate plant PLC’s and SCADA systems

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

The work area can involve a working environment indoors as well as outdoors, which could cause exposure to outdoor elements; proper environmental attire will be required. Some areas can have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, pathogens and various chemicals. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.

Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, twist and bend at the waist, turn, kneel, squat, raise arms above shoulder height, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements and fine coordination to work on equipment, have vision sufficient to service equipment, have hearing in the normal range with or without correction. In an 8-hour shift must be able to transport self across the facility, ascend and descend stair steps, lift objects up to 50 pounds from floor level to waist height, push a push-type mower; wear and use appropriate safety equipment

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.