Drinking Water Operator II - Renton, WA

Drinking Water Operator II

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 will 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 Drinking Water Operator II in Renton, WA, you'll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services uninterrupted. Based in Renton, WA, you'll perform a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant. You'll contribute to the success of our program diagnosing operating problems, directing and performing necessary corrective action, and providing effective solutions to complex challenges that may arise. You'll read gauges and meters, starts and stops equipment, and operate valves to route and control flow, make process control adjustments, determine and set proper chemical dosage and flow rates, and operate PLCs and SCADA systems. You'll also prepare reports, maintain complete record keeping procedures, conduct meetings and training sessions pertaining to safety and process control, and perform other duties as required. Most importantly, you'll take action to ensure the safety, health and well-being of you and your team.

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.

Schedule is Wednesday - Saturday or Sunday - Wednesday.

Here's what you'll need:

• Washington State Waterworks Operator WTPO 3 or equivalent or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• 2 years of experience operating a water treatment facility
• Experience with sound safety principles and practices
• Experience with computer operations and the ability to prepare spreadsheets and word processing documents & enter information into our maintenance management system
• Valid driver's license with no major infractions
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools employed in the general operation of engines, pumps, valves, motors, and related equipment
• Ideally you'll also have:
• Knowledge of general maintenance work, safe work practices, principles and methods of biological and chemical analyses, effects and problems of drinking water treatment and processes, and principles of supervision
• Knowledge of computer software including, but not limited to MS Word, Excel, Outlook, data management systems
• 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 Fitness for Duty testing 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 $97,760.00 Posted Salary Range: Upper $104,000.00

Our 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, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $97,760.00 to $104,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. 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.

Locations:

• Renton - Washington - United States
• Bellevue - Washington - United States
• Seattle - Washington - United States
• Tacoma - Washington - United States