Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor - El Segundo, CA

  • Jacobs
  • Los Angeles, California
  • Full Time
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, youll 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 Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor to join our team in El Segundo, CA. In this role, under the general direction of the Maintenance Manager, youll lead the execution of mechanical maintenance activities. Youll supervise six mechanic technicians and 2 maintenance helpers for the Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility (ECLWRF), its three Satellite facilities and the Hyperion Secondary Effluent Pumping Station. In addition, youll be responsible for following the work order process, assigning on the projects CMMS and ensuring all aspects of the work is documented in a timely manner while collaborating with the Scheduler/Planner, the I&C Supervisor, and the Operations Supervisor to schedule and plan for maintenance activities for the project. Lastly, youll be responsible for administrative duties to include purchase requisitions, receiving expense reports, approving timesheets, and other personnel matters. Youll be responsible for providing a daily maintenance report indicating work completed and progress for preventative and corrective maintenance activities.

Principal Areas of Responsibility

Prepare written daily maintenance activities report

Plan and schedule daily and periodic maintenance tasks

Direct technicians with scope of work and helps troubleshoot unresolved issues

Perform root cause analysis on failures resulting in loss of production

Schedule calibration of compliance flowmeters and water quality analyzers with external contractors

Order parts, materials, and consumables for the EIC team

Perform site walks to solicit contractors for advanced and complex mechanical work

Ensure timely and complete close-out of work-orders and maintains minimal backlog

Develop standard operating procedures for repetitive tasks to maintain consistency and quality of work

Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance schedules and procedures

Approve staffs work schedules, time sheets, and vacation requests

Provide training and development opportunities for Mechanical Maintenance technicians

Set periodic goals and conduct performance reviews for Mechanical Maintenance technicians

Enforce all department policies and promptly address performance issues

Enforce good housekeeping practices

Perform periodic safety inspection of facilities and identify unsafe conditions and near miss incidents

Observe all on-the-job safety regulations and promote safe practices, procedures and work habits

Complete safe work plans and job safety analyses on repetitive tasks

Register new assets on the CMMS and reviews O&M manuals to setup appropriate PM plans

Set up and maintain library of mechanical schematics and technical resources

Set up vendors for procurement and provision of services

Work closely with EIC Supervisor to timely complete multi-disciplinary projects

Assist with all Asset Management initiatives and recommended changes

This is a hands-on position and may require performing the work and duties of an Operator on a particular shift (e.g. board operation, field sampling, rounds and operations)

Direct the work of other Operators and mechanics under your assigned supervision

May train and/or assist in the training of Operators, OITs and assigned helpers

Other duties may be assigned

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and well help you grow what drives you - and deliver the worlds most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

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Five (5) years' experience in wastewater/water treatment operations and maintenance. A college degree with a major in science or engineering may be substituted for up two years of experience (AA one year, BS two years)

Valid CA Drivers License is required with no major infractions

Ability to perform mathematics at the level normally required in this trade

Knowledge or familiarity with regulatory safety standards- Cal/OSHA Hazardous Energy Control, Confined Spaces, Personal Protective Equipment, Fall Protection, Hot Work

Knowledge of and experience with electro-mechanical equipment - electrical valve actuators, AC induction motors, switches, solenoids, relays

Knowledge of and experience with rotary equipment - pumps, compressors, blowers, fans and gearboxes

Knowledge of maintenance concepts - preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance

Knowledge of maintenance, reliability, and asset management

Knowledge of maintenance planning and scheduling

Knowledge of spare parts management and inventory control

Ability to read and understand schematic diagrams, mechanical drawings, and P&IDs

Experience utilizing CMMS systems for work management and documentation

Ideally, Youll Also Have

High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred

Associate's degree in related field is preferred

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

The work area can involve a working environment indoors, as well as outdoors, which could cause exposure to outdoor elements; proper environmental attire will be required. Some areas can have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, airborne particles, noxious gases, pathogens and various chemicals. Safety is of the utmost importance. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.

Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, twist and bend at the waist, turn, kneel, squat, raise arms above shoulder height, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements and fine coordination when preparing reports and using a computer keyboard, have vision sufficient to read computer screens, printed documents and operate office equipment, have hearing in the normal range with or without correction. In an 8-hour time period must be able to transport self across the facility, ascend and descend stair steps, lift objects up to 50 pounds from floor level to waist height, wear and use appropriate safety equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs or ladders or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must periodically lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision as well as the ability to distinguish color and shades. Technical dexterity is required in performing chemical and instrumental analytical procedures.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be exposed to odors, silica, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, greases, oils, electrical energy, solvents and vibrations. The employee may work on slippery/uneven surfaces, around machinery with moving parts, moving objects/vehicles, and ladder/scaffolding, below ground and may be exposed to water and other liquid materials.

The employee will be expected to follow the H&S Manual guidelines and wear the appropriate PPE as instructed.

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.
Job ID: 482540991
Originally Posted on: 6/24/2025

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