NHSA Employment Opportunities
For more than 20 years, the North Hudson Sewerage Authority has partnered with Jacobs, a global, consulting, design, design-build, operations, and program management firm based in Dallas, to operate and maintain the facilities and systems that serve our customers. Unless otherwise noted, the positions listed below are for employment with Jacobs specifically to serve the NHSA. In turn, Jacobs uses specialized staffing agencies, such as HKA Enterprises, to recruit qualified candidates. To apply for a position, click on the link.
Lead Mechanic
As a Lead Mechanic, you’ll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services – uninterrupted. Based in Hoboken, New Jersey at the North Hudson Sewerage Authority, you’ll have the opportunity to lead a variety of tasks in the preventive and corrective maintenance on water/wastewater treatment plants and related facilities on an assigned shift and lead the day to day activities. You’ll contribute to the success of our program with efficient preventive maintenance and effective solutions to challenges that may arise in municipal 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 sets up new equipment. You’ll also clean and paint interior and exterior equipment and buildings; clean 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.
• Welding experience required
• Five years of experience in the maintenance of wastewater treatment plants and related equipment, or similar industrial setting leading teams
• Two years of experience working on pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, motors, controls and other equipment related to wastewater treatment and processing
• 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 electrical and electronic control systems
• Familiarity with the principles and practices of wastewater 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
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 Fitness for Duty testing 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.
To apply, email your letter of interest and resume to omihob@jacobs.com.