Lead Operator

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
Lead Operator (Shift Lead)
to join our team in
El Segundo, CA
. In this role, you'll provide support to day-to-day operations, maintenance, and repairs of the Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility (its processes, Satellite Facilities, including the Hyperion Pump Station) under the general direction of the Operations Supervisor. You may be assigned to a particular shift to take a leadership and supervisory role. You'll ensure the Shift Operators follow all safety instructions and use the required PPE at all times as well as ensure treatment processes operate in compliance with state and federal regulations through routine monitoring and adjustment of plant manuals and computerized control systems. You'll identify and diagnose problems, maintain records, reports, log sheets and the proper storage thereof.

Part of their responsibilities include the updating and revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Collaborates with and supports Operations/Maintenance staff, Laboratory staff, Engineering staff, and the administrative staff to perform related responsibilities. Maintains courteous and effective relationships with and supports, as necessary the client, plant visitors, vendors, contractors, and co-workers. Performs related work as required. Daily inspection of the site.

Principal Areas of Responsibility
The Lead Operator will perform, train, and direct the work of other operators in the following areas

• Equipment and process control adjustments.
• Isolate equipment and processes.
• Interface with plant computer control system as necessary to perform operations and maintenance duties.
• Operates valves, pumps, and gates manually through local control center.
• Observes variations in operating conditions, records meter, sensor and gauge readings.
• Collect lab samples, perform field analysis, and record results; conducts inspections and collect samples for system operations.
• Monitor and perform visual inspection of mechanical and electrical equipment and control systems.
• Monitors and adjust chemical feed rates as necessary.
• Maintains documentation such as round sheets, log entries, and cleaning log sheets.
• Maintains logbook and