Wastewater Operations Supervisor - Vancouver, WA

At Jacobs, we don’t settle - always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference.

As a Wastewater Operations Supervisor, based in Vancouver, WA, you will be responsible for supervising staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing internal and external compliance programs, and delivering safe, efficient, and reliable wastewater treatment plant performance. The Supervisor plays a critical role in preventive and continuous plant operation and encourages facility operational improvement plans, while meeting contractual and performance standards.

Bring your leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise—and we’ll support your growth while delivering essential infrastructure services together.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership & Operations

• Supervise wastewater treatment plant operations staff

• Plan, schedule, assign, and review work activities for operations staff

• Act as Operator in Charge (OIC) "Responsible Operator" as required

• Ensure NPDES compliance along with other federal, state, and local regulatory permits and requirements

• Respond to operational upsets, emergencies, and on-call situations

• Provide on-the-job training, mentorship, and performance feedback

• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture and safe work practices

Maintenance & Technical Responsibilities

• Support as required or necessary planned, scheduled, facility maintenance activities performed by our internal maintenance team or contractors on mechanical, electrical, and power generation systems

• Diagnose process equipment failures, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, specifications, and mechanical illustrations

• Review equipment specifications and drawings for facility improvements, repairs, and replacements

• Support new equipment installations, process updates and projects

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements

Asset Management & Administration

• Coordinate with internal team members to support the facility asset management program and CMMS platform

• Ensure accurate and timely completion of operations staff work orders, and documentation

• Assist the Project Manager with budgeting, forecasting, and estimating costs and project timelines

• Prepare and submit reports, proposals, and operational performance metrics

• Maintain a weekly operational meeting with the client

• Ensure contractual standards and deliverables are being met

• High school diploma or GED (technical training or associate degree preferred)

• Minimum 10 years of wastewater treatment operations experience, including supervisory or lead responsibilities

• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience

• Washington State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator IV Certification (or ability to obtain one within 6 months)

• Experience with asset management systems and CMMS

• Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, mechanical and electrical systems, and safety practices

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and computerized maintenance systems

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local wastewater regulations

Ideally, You'll Also Have:

• 10+ years of experience operating wastewater treatment facilities and associated mechanical systems such as engines, pumps, generators, motors, vehicles, and wastewater process equipment

• 5 years of experience supervising and leading personnel, training, and workforce development

Working Conditions:

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

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.