Wastewater Treatment Lead Instrumentation & Controls Specialist - Oklahoma City, OK

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.

Jacobs is searching for a dynamic Wastewater Treatment Lead Instrumentation & Controls Specialist to join our team in Oklahoma City, OK. In this role, you'll be essential in leading the design, implementation, and maintaining control systems for wastewater treatment equipment to include selecting suitable instruments, programming devices such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), SCADA systems, and other control technologies, ensuring they integrate seamlessly into our processes.

Beyond your technical skills, you’ll document your work thoroughly, carry out regular maintenance, and address any issues that may arise. Your ability to think critically and solve problems in a dynamic, fast-paced environment will be key to your success. To thrive in this position, you should have keen attention to detail and a passion for delivering top-tier quality and efficiency. A strong understanding of instrumentation and controls is crucial, along with proficiency in using various tools and software applications.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for precise troubleshooting and repair work
• Interface with customers regarding I&C designs and submitted design documents.
• Understand and assess client problems and determine appropriate means of solution
• Ensure plant field instrumentation, controls, and electrical equipment remain in optimal working condition by performing necessary maintenance and repairs
• Develop and implement an accurate calibration program for plant instrumentation
• Execute assigned preventive and predictive maintenance tasks with precision; collect and analyze trended data on equipment as instructed
• Review, evaluate, and recommend improvements for plant spare parts inventory twice a year or as directed by the Maintenance Manager; monitor usage and reorder spare parts as required
• Maintain calibration records in compliance with regulatory standards
• Service and repair plant equipment following vendor guidelines and established plant procedures
• Acquire and maintain comprehensive knowledge of plant logic and control systems; troubleshoot issues using drawings and diagrams
• Familiarize yourself with plant manuals, system descriptions, operating procedures, and emergency response plans, ensuring quick access when needed
• Respond promptly to plant incidents or operational emergencies
• Inspect, repair, install, and remove a variety of motors, generators, transformers, switches, control equipment, wiring, electrical signal and communication systems, and storage batteries
• Perform troubleshooting, calibration, and analysis on facility instrumentation, including DCS, PLC, and turbine control systems, as assigned
• Committed to upholding safety standards in all aspects of work
• Any other duties as assigned

*As an essential function of the position and as a business necessity, this role requires regular travel by motor vehicle to client sites, project locations, and other work-related destinations in connection with the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities. Accordingly, a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position. The OMFS business uses Telematics & Dash Cameras with our fleet of vehicles, and all new hires will require a Telematics acknowledgement to be signed.

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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