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Drinking Water Maintenance Supervisor - Jackson, MS

Jacobs, Ridgeland, Mississippi, us, 39158

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Drinking Water Maintenance Supervisor - Jackson, MS Jacobs is seeking a

Drinking Water Maintenance Supervisor

to join our team at our two water treatment plant (WTP) facilities located in

Jackson, MS . In this role, you will perform a variety of preventative and corrective maintenance tasks on electrical and mechanical equipment associated with the water treatment plants and related facility equipment. You will oversee day‑to‑day maintenance, repairs, new installations, and improvement projects associated with the WTP. You will directly contribute to asset management plans and contractual deliverables pertaining to facility maintenance and standards, as well as the maintenance and department performance for the facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Planning, scheduling, and directing the maintenance and repair of a wide variety of specialized mechanical equipment, buildings, structures, and grounds.

Assists project manager in department budgeting and estimating cost and time for all aspects of repairs or replacements.

May perform duties of other department supervisors in their absence if required, including approving work assignments, scheduling shifts, preparing work schedule and other duties assigned.

Reads, interprets, and works from blueprints, drawings, sketches, plans, specifications, and mechanical illustrations. Reviews drawings and equipment specifications as required for client improvement projects.

Performs skilled mechanical repair work on water treatment plant equipment and related equipment.

Analyzes equipment failures to determine cause and to prevent recurrences. Prepare detailed reports and proposals required to facilitate the duties of a maintenance supervisor.

Provides on‑the‑job training to staff and provides direction as required to facilitate repairs when needed.

Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical machinery or equipment as needed.

Is proficient in the repair, maintenance and fabrication methods required of a supervisor.

Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications & Requirements

Possess a valid driver’s license with no major infractions.

Experience supervising or in a leadership position.

Experience with general business management practices.

Fleet management, experience with heavy equipment maintenance and operations.

Experience with CMMS and the general practices and methods used to manage a large industrial system.

Knowledge of computer software includes but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and to enter data into a computerized maintenance management system.

Knowledge of safe work practices, supervisory training, and federal and state laws as they pertain to the water industry.

Trade school education with an emphasis on electrical and mechanical equipment and metal fabrication or college degree in a related field.

Operate plant Process Logic Controller (PLC) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.

Knowledge of principles of supervision and training.

Five+ (5) years of experience with knowledge of the principles, methods, tools, and materials employed in the general operations, maintenance and repair of advanced electrical and mechanical equipment and systems, including vehicles, electric motors, generators, pumps, and related equipment associated with water/wastewater 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.

Base salary range: $8,000–$65,000 per year.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

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.

If you require further support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the team via Careers Support.

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