Jacobs Engineering Group

Market

Water

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 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.

Jacobs is searching for a dynamic Asset Management Engineer/Planner Scheduler to join our team in El Segundo, CA. In this role, you'll direct and lead all activities related to the management of equipment and infrastructure at WBMWD recycled water treatment facilities, to assure successful execution of the asset management program, using a variety of tools which includes a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and other methodologies including, but not limited to, Asset Condition Assessment, Criticality Review and Risk Based Optimization. In this role, you’ll ultimately ensure the organization maintains a pro-active and global approach to asset management program, defining and implementing optimized maintenance activities, asset replacement programs, prediction of equipment performance and potential equipment failure. You’ll also be the main point of contact with the Client on all matters related to asset management and be responsible for effective delivery of the program services to other departments, driving the successful implementation and coordinating with WBMWD on the maintenance of systems.

Principal Areas of Responsibility

• Define and apply asset management best practices to maximize equipment life cycle and drive operating cost reduction
• Assist the Maintenance department in adopting proactive maintenance and work planning strategies
• Facilitate workshops to maintain and update asset criticality analyses and condition assessments
• Develop and maintain workflow, policies and procedures associated with the use of the CMMS
• Develop and lead the Risk Based Optimization initiative, aimed to keep the preventive maintenance program up to date
• Review and recommend new technologies aimed at improving equipment life cycle
• Defines and analyzes KPIs and maintenance metrics to issue recommendations which drive efficiencies and improve utilization rate
• Strategize and consult with other departments to define equipment replacement strategy
• Deliver CMMS training to staff and organizations and ensuring guidelines for its proper utilization are well defined
• Drive the adoption of the updated version of the CMMS and lead the effort to ensure full adherence to policies and procedures
• Coordinate with key staff to ensure alignment, buy-out and timely delivery on expected deliverables
• Participate to cross functional teams aimed at improving O&M performance
• Serve as lead coordinator of CMMS data collection and QA/QC works
• Maintain and update all current O&M workflows to ensure process optimization
• Develop condition assessment standards, methods and tools
• Develop task-based standards (resources, parts allocation)
• Develop processes to ensure optimized spare part management
• Ensure operational priorities are properly defined and understood and reflected in the CMMS
• Develop asset data collection, data entry standards and protocols
• Develop an effective asset hierarchy that aligns with the unique context of operations
• Conduct inspections of electrical and electro-mechanical equipment
• Other duties may be assigned

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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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.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical or Environmental Engineering required
• At least five (5) years experience in the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment facilities, or water utility, or related field, coordinating engineering projects
• Two (2) years experience in asset management systems and understanding of asset management and maintenance practices
• Ability to use data and technical knowledge to forecast equipment life cycle and provide a proactive approach to maintenance
• Must possess superior organizational skills and the ability to prioritize while managing several projects at a time
• Detailed knowledge of the principals concepts and operation aspects of water and/or wastewater treatment processes
• Knowledge of related equipment used in the water and/or wastewater industry, including but not limited to clarification, solids handling, microfiltration and reverse osmosis equipment
• Willing to work additional time to meet project demands or deliverables including non-business hours and weekends
• Ability to operate and manage manual and computerized information systems
• Strong desire and passion to implement and create best practice asset management
• Strong knowledge of MS Office software required
• Thorough understanding of environmental chemistry, microbiology, operations, hydraulics, budgets, sludge handling and utilization
• Valid CA Driver’s License with no major infractions required

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Wastewater or Water Treatment Certification, Grade 2 / T2 or higher preferred
• Six (6) years experience in engineering preferred
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization, and with the client as needed verbally and in written format
• High level written and verbal communication and presentation skills that result in effective and appropriate communication with a broad range of people

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, airborne particles, noxious gases, pathogens and various chemicals. Safety is of the utmost importance. 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 when preparing reports and using a computer keyboard, have vision sufficient to read computer screens, printed documents and operate office equipment, have hearing in the normal range with or without correction. In an 8-hour time period 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, wear and use appropriate safety equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs or ladders or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must periodically lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision as well as the ability to distinguish color and shades. Technical dexterity is required in performing chemical and instrumental analytical procedures.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be exposed to odors, silica, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, greases, oils, electrical energy, solvents and vibrations. The employee may work on slippery/uneven surfaces, around machinery with moving parts, moving objects/vehicles, and ladder/scaffolding, below ground and may be exposed to water and other liquid materials.

The employee will be expected to follow the H&S Manual guidelines and wear the appropriate PPE as instructed.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

95,300.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

131,100.00

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 $95,300.00 to $131,100.00. 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.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.

Locations

CityStateCountry

Los Angeles

California

United States

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