Wastewater Operator Supervisor
Jacobs
Lead O&M services for wastewater treatment sites, ensuring safety, compliance, and performance.
20 days ago ago
$120,000 - $150,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Denver, CO
Onsite
Company Size
45,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Architecture & interiors
Construction
Engineering
Environmental
Information technology
Integrated Project Services
Operations & Maintenance
Planning
Sector Specialisms
Advanced Manufacturing
Cities & Places
Energy
Environmental
National Security & Defense
Life Sciences
Transportation
Water
Role
What you would be doing
regulatory compliance
client management
safety culture
training programs
budget development
performance reporting
- Actively participate in regional and local professional groups, and reports on any technology or service advancements desired by local groups and/or O&M clients
- Support regional personnel with the handling of local problems and in the development of client relations strategies to assure successful on-going business at each site
- Maintain assigned sites in Operational and Regulatory compliance
- Lead O&M personnel development and training program to drive professional advancement within the organization
- Frequently travel to sites for Client meetings, Inspections, and Operational Compliance.
- Provide support with business development of contract operations and other efforts
- Assure personnel compliance with corporate reporting systems and customer reporting systems
- Review all monthly project reports and utilize these materials to more effectively manage O&M client services and to assure O&M's compliance with all contract provisions and client understanding and satisfaction of services rendered
- Implement O&M training programs to develop all levels of associates at regional sites, recommend new training requirements, undertake to advance professional skills, mentor new project managers and members of the contract operating teams with a written plan
- Provide clients with effective performance in compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory agency water quality permit requirements
- Maintain quality of operations and deliverables at the levels expected by client and by Jacobs, including achievement of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) where applicable
- Create a safe work culture and ensure safe work practices are followed by all staff.
- Develop budgets and assist in the preparation of operations strategies to achieve compliance with regulatory agency requirements and O&M corporate objectives
- Report on all competitive contract services sales efforts and advises marketing personnel of these efforts and prepare other reports and presentations as required
- Provide primary client relationship with client management and technical personnel and report regularly as to client confidence, satisfaction, and/or problems
- Review monthly contract service reports for each installation, advising management as to project status, regulatory agency permit compliance, and technical/plant management attitudes
- Lead O&M Safety, Maintenance, Process Control, cost/savings, process optimization, and Sustainability efforts in the assigned portfolio
- Develop all of the technical skills to function as an onsite manager and are prepared to perform these functions during project start up as well as during emergency situations
- Support affirmative action and diversity efforts in the assigned portfolio
- Verify and complete all job-related documents and reports.
- Assure O&M management of the proper execution of job performance interviews and in the continuing communication of management policies to all personnel
- Provide support, mentoring, training, and leadership to assure the highest possible effort on the part of onsite managers, local staff, and operators in the region
- Manage staff across several states for a major private-sector industrial client.
- Assure the implementation of all required training programs and performance reviews for new and existing projects
- Participate in the selection, assignment, and orientation of all onsite supervisors and motivate extraordinary, self-starting effort by onsite supervisors
- Organize and direct all onsite contract operations teams (projects) within the assigned portfolio
- Ensure staff stays on task and completes job related duties.
What you bring
scada
microsoft suite
class a
bachelor’s
supervisory
problem solving
- Knowledge of methods to reduce operating costs of a treatment plant through efficiency in energy consumption, chemical addition, staffing strategies.
- High school diploma
- Experience interfacing with regulatory personnel during site inspections
- Forklift/heavy machinery experience
- Candidate needs to be able to read, understand, and abide by Industrial Regulations and Standards
- Ability to make presentations and participate in developing proposals
- Experience with centrifuge/dewatering techniques
- Three years of experience at a supervisory level.
- Candidate needs to be able to read, understand, abide by, and guide their team in compliance with client safety, quality, and other requirements.
- Understanding of industrial operations including basic fluid flow, process equipment, and control instrumentation
- Candidate must live in Winter Park, CO, or a nearby community
- Possess a valid driver’s license with no major infractions
- Candidate must have a Class A Industrial Wastewater License for Colorado.
- Proficient with computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Teams), PDF software, etc. Ability to perform daily computer skills managing various client software programs, SCADA, and data entry
- Ten years of experience at an industrial treatment plant or municipal water/wastewater treatment, public works operation, including experience in project management with responsibility for technical support and financial accountability
- Excellent oral and written communications, self-motivation, team-oriented work practices, and strong data analysis & technical problem solving skills
- Advanced interpersonal skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively and maintain credibility across all levels of the organization both in remotely and face-to-face.
- 6 years of experience at an industrial water/wastewater treatment facility, or municipal water/wastewater facility public works operation, including experience in project management with responsibility for technical support and financial accountability or 6 years working in a related field.
- Experience in radiological material handling
- Experience with ultrafiltration treatment
- Ability to travel 10% of the time
- Possess sufficient virtual communication skills to successfully maintain operations and regulatory compliance while located remote from client sites.
- Bachelor’s degree or post-secondary technical education in related field
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Company
Overview
Founded 1947
Year Established
The firm was established in 1947 by Joseph J. Jacobs as a small engineering venture.
Revenue $14–16B
Annual Revenue Range
The company generates annual revenue between $14 billion and $16 billion.
Backlog $22B
Backlog Value
The firm maintains a robust backlog of approximately $22 billion.
Rank #1 ENR
Top 500 Rank
The company consistently ranks at the top of ENR's Top 500 Design Firms list.
- Headquartered in Dallas, it has evolved into a global powerhouse delivering consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery services.
- Its portfolio spans transformative projects—clean water systems, data centers, rail expansions, offshore wind roadmaps, and wastewater plants.
- Specialising in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, national security & defense, life sciences, transportation and water sectors.
- Jacobs has reshaped itself via key moves—spinning off government services, acquiring CH2M in 2017, and exiting traditional oil & gas units.
- Projects often tackle high-stakes, complex challenges: wastewater treatment in Vancouver, LIRR station upgrades, and AI data centres in Portugal.
- Unusually, the firm shifted its HQ from California to Dallas in 2016 to align with its expanding national and global reach.
- We do things right. We always act with integrity – taking responsibility for our work, caring for our people and staying focused on safety and sustainability. We make investments in our clients, people and communities, so we can grow together.
- We challenge the accepted. We know that to create a better future, we must ask difficult questions. We always stay curious and are not afraid to try new things.
- We aim higher. We do not settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We are committed to our clients by bringing innovative solutions that lead to profitable growth and shared success.
- We live inclusion. We put people at the heart of our business. We embrace different perspectives, collaborating to make a positive impact. Through an unparalleled focus on inclusion with a diverse team of visionaries, thinkers and doers, we build trust – in each other and across our company.
100% Renewable Energy
Sustainability Achievement
Achieved 100% renewable energy and net-zero carbon emissions for operations (Scopes 1, 2, and business travel) in 2020, aligned with the PAS 2060 standard.
61% Emissions Reduction
GHG Reduction Milestone
Reduced total value-chain GHG emissions by 61% by FY 22 (from FY 19 baseline) to 130,232 tCO₂e, maintaining net-zero for Scopes 1, 2, and travel emissions after offsets and certificates.
$50/tonne CO₂e
Carbon Pricing Initiative
Introduced carbon pricing of $50 USD per tonne CO₂e on business travel, with generated revenue funding carbon reduction initiatives.
65% Suppliers Target
Supplier Sustainability Commitment
Committed to ensuring 65% of suppliers by spend have science-based targets by 2025.
- Committed to becoming carbon negative for operations and travel by 2030.
- Science-based target for full value-chain (Scope 1, 2, and 3) net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
- Joined The Climate Pledge: carbon-neutral by 2040, a decade ahead of Paris Agreement.
- Introduced carbon pricing ($50 USD per tonne CO₂e) on business travel with generated revenue funding carbon reduction initiatives.
- Launched inaugural sustainability-linked bonds in FY 23 tied to gender equality (UN SDG 5/10) and climate action (UN SDG 13).
- Climate Action Plan: ensure every project becomes a climate-response opportunity; maintain carbon neutrality and 100% low-carbon electricity.
45%
Female or Ethnically Diverse Representation
45% of the Board of Directors are female or ethnically diverse.
63%
Diverse Executives
The Executive Leadership Team comprises 63% diverse members.
40%
Women in Leadership
40% of the Executive Leadership Team are women.
8 Networks
Employee Networks
Eight employee networks representing diverse groups within the company.
- To be the employer of choice and recognized globally for attracting diverse talent where inclusion is our differentiator in bringing innovative thought and solutions to our clients.
- Create an environment where diverse employees want to join, feel they belong and will thrive.
- Underwent full pay equity review annually, with budget allocated to rectify inequities in like‑for‑like roles.
- Instituted inclusion and diversity goals within senior leadership compensation metrics since FY 19.
- Committed to launching conscious inclusion training for all employees.
- Partnered with external organizations (e.g., NSBE, SHPE, Catalyst) and recognized by HRC, Disability Equality Index, Times Top 50 Employers for Women, Australia WGEA Employer of Choice.
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