Wastewater Lead Mechanic - Brownstown, MI

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 seeking a reliable and skilled Lead Mechanic to join our team at South Huron Valley Utility Authority in Brownstown, MI. In this role, you'll read, interpret and work from blueprints, drawings, sketches, plans, specifications, and technical illustrations. You'll also perform skilled repair work, on wastewater treatment plant equipment and instruments. We'll lean on you to inspect, repair and maintain electrical and/or electro-mechanical operating and control systems, equipment and fixtures.

As a Lead Mechanic, you’ll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services - uninterrupted. You’ll grow your expertise to help your team succeed in the safe and critical operation, maintenance and repair of mission-essential equipment and components including mechanical, electrical, and general commercial and industrial facilities systems. You’ll contribute to the success of our program with efficient preventive maintenance and effective solutions to complex challenges that may arise in our client’s facilities. Most importantly, you’ll take action to ensure the safety, health and well-being of your team and our planet.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspects, maintains and repairs wiring and lighting systems, electrical control equipment, meters, outlets, and panels

• Installs new equipment, interprets oral and written instructions, specifications, wiring diagrams, and codes

• Establishes and maintains scheduled electrical maintenance program for the plant's equipment

• May repair electrical and electronic instruments

• Analyzes equipment failures to determine cause and to prevent recurrences

• Accountable for maintenance related recordkeeping and prepares routine and special reports

• Ensures work orders and other data is correctly tracked and managed using appropriate computer maintenance management system (CMMS)

• Exercises independent judgment in solving normal work problems under general supervision of Maintenance Manager, Project Manager, or Lead using standard and special electrical tools and equipment

• Keeps electrical maintenance records, prepares labor and material estimates

• Understands the mathematics of electricity and machines

• Under the direction of the Team Lead, provides on-the-job training to less experienced employees

• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical machinery or equipment

• Lubricates equipment and checks for malfunctions

• Replaces bearings, packing, seals, shafts, sleeves, seats, or other components found in treatment plant equipment

• Maintains discipline and ensures proper procedures are followed

• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work

• Daily and punctual attendance in the office and/or job site or off-site locations is required

• This position required to be available on an on-call basis for emergencies

• ravel between work locations is required

• Performs other related duties as 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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• 5-7 years of experience in electrical and/or mechanical maintenance.

• Possession of a valid State Driver’s License with no major infractions

Ideally, you'll also have

• High School Diploma or a GED Certificate.

• Some trade school education with an emphasis on electrical and mechanical equipment and metal fabrication.

• Knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment, and tools used in the construction, repair, and operation of engines, pumps, and other mechanical equipment related to water/wastewater treatment plant operations and procedures; safe work practices.

• Demonstrated ability to use computers and computer software including, but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and to enter data into computerized management systems to compose and complete computer reports.

• Electrically Qualified as defined by OSHA.

• Level 1 Maintenance Certification with CWEA/MWEA.

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.