Lead Mechanic

6 days ago

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. Full time

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.

As a Lead Mechanic based in Jackson, MS, you'll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services – uninterrupted. You'll have the opportunity to lead a variety of tasks in the preventive and corrective maintenance on water treatment plants and related facilities equipment. You'll contribute to the success of our program with efficient preventive maintenance and effective solutions to challenges that may arise at the facilities. You'll perform preventive and corrective maintenance on buildings, structures, grounds, machinery and equipment; lubricate equipment and check for malfunctions; replace packing in pumps or valves; replace bearings in motors, pumps, and other equipment; tune engines, set valve clearance, clean, and adjust regulators; examine equipment failures to identify cause and to prevent recurrences; and install and set up new equipment. You'll also clean and paint interior and exterior equipment and buildings; lean out pipes and perform other plumbing and pipe fitting tasks as required; use gas and/or arc welding equipment to heat, cut, braze, or weld; perform duties of painter in their absence; assist in keeping maintenance records; and perform other duties as required. Most importantly, you'll take action to ensure the safety, health and well-being of you and your team.

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.

Here's what you'll need:

  • Five years of experience in the maintenance utilities or industrial related equipment, or similar setting
  • Two years of experience working on pumps, motors and other equipment
  • Possess a valid driver's license with no major infractions
  • Proficient in the use of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Ideally, You'll Also Have:

  • Knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment and instruments used in the maintenance, repair and calibration of mechanical, electrical and electronic control systems
  • Familiarity with the principles and practices of water treatment plant operations and process control
  • Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT) certification or ability to obtain
  • Knowledge of related state and federal laws and regulations
  • Possess or ability to obtain a state water operator certificate within 1 year

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. Due to the nature of the job, passing a pre-employment physical is required to ensure candidates for this position are physically and functionally fit to perform the essential physical work functions of this safety sensitive position without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or others.

The physical and environmental demands required to perform the essential duties of this position include standing, walking, sitting, coordination, balance and agility demands, which may include the ability to stoop, kneel, squat, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements. Additional demands may involve a specific level of dexterity, grip strength, climbing and cardiorespiratory demands. The work areas may be indoor, outdoor, have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, and chemicals. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.

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