Operator II - Brownstown, MI

Jacobs; Rockwood (MI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Wastewater Operator II in Brownstown, MI, where you will ensure the effective operation of wastewater treatment processes. This role involves diagnosing issues, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will hold a Michigan Class C Wastewater certification and have experience in plant operations. Enjoy a hybrid work environment and comprehensive benefits while contributing to community well-being.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Possess a valid State of Michigan Class C Wastewater certification.
• Three to Five years of experience in operating water/wastewater treatment plants minimum.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses operating problems; directs and performs necessary corrective action.
• Operates valves to route and control flow.
• Collects samples and performs routine laboratory tests.

Skills

Adaptability

Team-focus

Education

High School Diploma or GED Certificate

Associate’s degree in chemistry, Biology, or another related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PLC’s

SCADA systems

Job description

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Base pay range

$52,200.00/yr - $67,900.00/yr

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we challenge what’s 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 Wastewater Operator II, you’ll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services – uninterrupted. Based in Brownstown, MI, you’ll have the opportunity to perform a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant including maintenance of equipment and quality control testing, report compilation, recordkeeping, and adhere to compliance with policies and procedures. You’ll contribute to the success of our program with efficient preventive maintenance and effective solutions to complex challenges that may arise in municipal facilities. You’ll diagnose operating problems, monitor and control adjustments and determine proper rates in the treatment facilities to control flow and processing of water/wastewater, sludge, and effluent. You’ll also collect samples, maintain shift logs and perform other duties as required. Most importantly, you’lltake actionto ensure the safety, health and well-being of you and your team.

Essential Functions

• Diagnoses operating problems; directs and performs necessary corrective action during work shift
• Reads gauges and meters
• Starts and stops equipment
• Operates valves to route and control flow
• Make process control adjustments
• Determines and sets proper chemical dosage and flow rates
• Operates PLCs and SCADA systems
• Complies and reports non-compliance with OMI and Project Policies and Procedures
• Prepares required reports and maintains complete record keeping procedures
• Collects samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analyses on industrial discharges, plant influent, process, effluent and biosolids
• Processes, hauls, and apply biosolids in accordance with plant schedules and regulatory requirements
• Make entries in plant logs
• Makes operating decisions in the absence of supervisory personnel
• Maintains discipline and ensures proper procedures are followed
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during work
• Daily and punctual attendance in the office and/or job site or off-site locations is required
• This position required to be available on an on-call basis for emergencies
• Travel between work locations is 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.

#OMFS #BIA #OurJacobs #BoldlyMovingForward #ChallengeAccepted

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Here's what you'll need

• Possess a valid State of Michigan Class C Wastewater certification
• High School Diploma or GED Certificate
• Three to Five years of experience in operating water/wastewater treatment plants minimum
• A valid driver’s license with no major infractions
  
  
  

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Basic familiarity of the principles and practices of water/wastewater treatment plant operations; operating principles of valves, pumps, and motors; principles and methods of bacteriological and chemical sewage analyses; effects and problems of industrial waste in water/wastewater treatment processes; safe work practices
• 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
• Associate’s degree in chemistry, Biology, or another related field
  
  
  

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.

Posted Salary Range Minimum

52,200.00

Posted Salary Range Upper

67,900.00

Jacobs’ health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $52,200.00 to $67,900.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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