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 Maintenance & Asset Management Manager to join our team in El Segundo, CA. In this role, you'll direct and supervise the activities of the Maintenance Department of the Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility (ECLWRF), three (3) satellite plants and Hyperion Pump Station and be responsible for overseeing all installation, repair, and upkeep of plant assets that make up the various facility processes including Title 22 (conventional Tertiary for re-use), Barrier (groundwater injection), Nitrification (cooling water), High Pressure and Low-Pressure Boiler Feed Water Treatment plant processes. You'll work closely with the client and Project Management to develop and implement strategic asset maintenance plans to reduce life cycle costs and improve the reliability of critical production assets. You'll work in unison with other departments to ensure that the facilities and equipment are maintained efficiently through planning and coordination, to minimize equipment downtime and maximize production. You'll have 4 direct reports: a Warehouse Technician, an Asset Management Engineer and two Supervisors (Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor and Instrumentations & Controls Supervisor) and 14 indirect reports: one Asset Management Technician, nine O&M Technicians and four I&C technicians. You'll ensure that all maintenance staff strictly follow all safety policies, procedures and practices with appropriate PPE being worn at all times. You'll promote growth and development of your staff and ensure that all training needs are met.
Principal Areas of Responsibility
Knowledge of wastewater treatment and/or water treatment, engineering principles, general administrative principles and practices, and methods of supervision
Develop strategies and plans as well as installation and maintenance procedures for the facility and other satellite facilities with the goal of continuously improving asset performance and reliability as equipment allows. Evaluate, discuss and plan preventative and corrective maintenance tasks
Ensure equipment is maintained in proper operational conditions in accordance with operations and maintenance manuals (manufacturers' recommendations)
Understand and implement Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Investigations
Organize and lead asset management working groups
Keep up to date with Asset Management practices, principles and developments in the water/wastewater industry
Direct, manage and oversee staff activities in the installation, preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance repairs of equipment while ensuring the prompt repair and replacement of mechanical and electrical equipment
Contribution for preparation of annual budgets and long-range budgets, as well as annual inventory of fixed assets and spare parts
Ensure constant monitoring of expenses and use of resources, and implement budgetary and cost controls in line with Project Management
Organize and leads asset management working groups
Responsible for procurement activities and interaction with suppliers and contractors for the maintenance department
Ensure that the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is timely administered and kept up to date (equipment nomenclature, preventative maintenance frequencies, appropriate reports, backups and updated preventative and corrective maintenance work orders, and reports)
Oversee the CMMS and ensure the data entered is reliable and accurate, and that the CMMS is utilized properly
Supervise work order entry into CMMS to ensure proper triggering of maintenance activities
Handle general administration duties (approval of reports, requisitions, and employee timesheets)
Establish policies for inspection, maintenance and repair of vehicles (schedules repairs and follow-up on repairs being made)
Manage emergency call outs and assist the Company and the Client on special projects.
Provide direction to support maintenance staff within the department and responsible for performance management, including progressive discipline and staff development of the maintenance department
Develop adequate training programs to ensure continuous skill improvement of staff
Perform other duties as needed and/or required to operate and maintain the facility
Manage and coordinate special projects as directed
Review training needs assessments (TNA's) and safe work plans
Provide support and guidance in capital projects, Research & Development projects, and plant improvement projects
Interacts with, coordinates with, and supports Operations/Maintenance staff, Laboratory staff, engineering staff, and the administrative staff to perform related responsibilities
Ensure safety objectives for department are communicated and monitored for compliance. Also ensuring the Training Needs Assessment (TNA) completion for department is kept above 85% at all times, quarterly inspections are done as assigned, and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) are completed as needed
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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Requires a minimum of ten (10) years' experience in operations and maintenance environment, preferably in the water or wastewater industry of which five (5) years in management or supervisory capacity
Strong leadership and management skills
Knowledge of the principles and practices of asset management
Knowledge of water and wastewater system operations
Knowledge and ability to analyze data and maintain computer records
Available for standby duty and emergencies as needed
Must be accessible to support operations at all times and hours as needed
Proficient in MS Office, Computerized Maintenance Management System software (CMMS) and other software used in plant operations
Valid CA Driver's License with no major infractions required
Ideally, You'll Also Have
Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Civil or Electrical), or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience preferred
State of California Professional Engineers license is a plus
High School Diploma required; and some college education preferred. Technical Certifications in the field of Maintenance are highly preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High level conceptual and problem-solving skills
Ability to work well with colleagues from different disciplines and backgrounds
Positive can-do attitude
Well organized and detail oriented
Ability to quickly adapt to various situations
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.
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