Wastewater Assistant Project Manager - Gresham, OR

Job description

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical infrastructure and environmental challenges. As an Industrial Pretreatment Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in protecting public health and the environment by ensuring industrial wastewater meets regulatory standards before entering treatment systems. Your work directly supports sustainable water management and helps communities thrive.

As a Wastewater Assistant Project Manager, based in Gresham, OR, you will have the chance to work with project leadership and staff to assist in supervising daily Operation & Maintenance (O&M) activities as well as working with the Project Manager to learn O&M systems and tools to provide superior client support. Working with other members of our team you will organize and direct the operations, maintenance modification, and improvement of one or more water and/or wastewater treatment plants and appurtenant facilities.

You will also

analyze operational process control procedures, maintenance procedures, and institute changes when necessary to achieve full compliance with all regulatory agency water quality and solids disposal requirements as defined in the service contract with the client; be responsible for accurate operational records and prepare reports required by the client, all regulatory agencies, and facility manager; work closely with all employees at the project site and will establish cooperative relationships with subordinates, vendors, contractors, and all others contacted during work assignments; and assume responsibility of facility manager in the absence of the Project Manager.

This is a position which you will be groomed for the next step of assuming a Project Management position in the Company. 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. #ourjacobs #bia #omfs #challengeaccepted

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of water or wastewater facilities, two (2) of which must have been at the supervisory level
• Proficient with financial budgeting and reports, specifically experience preparing operational reports for both internal and external clients
• Ability to operate SCADA systems and other computerized equipment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Valid driver's license with no major infractions Ideally You'll Also Have:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Oregon Grade IV Wastewater Certification or the ability to obtain an Oregon Grade III or IV certification through reciprocity or sufficient experience and education to obtain within 1 year
• Demonstrated interpersonal relations and personnel management skills 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.

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