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Jacobs Pretreatment Specialist II - Twin Falls, ID in Boise, Idaho

Your Impact:

Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. As a consultant a vital objective of this job is to develop unique solutions to control materials and substances that can interfere with the treatment of wastewater and to perform these tasks in a manner that fully meet strict regulatory requirements, both in the US and internationally. Jacobs is seeking a Pretreatment Specialist II to join our team. As a Pretreatment Specialist II, your skills and leadership will be used to assist clients with the implementation of the industrial pretreatment program and its requirements. Clients include both treatment system owners and industrial clients seeking representation concerning IPP permits and staff or to achieve regulatory compliance with pretreatment permits. Additionally, a Pretreatment Specialist develops programs and strategies to control nuisance substances such as fats, oil and grease or toxic substances including but not limited to mercury, PCBs or PFAS. Candidate must live near a major airport. Position will require 60% travel. If you’re up for the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone like you. IPP Consultants will provide to both internal and external clients the following services:

  • Preparation of updated ordinances, jurisdictional agreements, procedures manuals, and guides for IPP

  • Preparation of Technically Based Local Limits

  • Preparation of limits for toxic organics using USEPA approved methods.

  • Assistance with preparation of regulatory required reports for client issuance.

  • Interpretation and assistance with permit required conditions.

  • Tracking and interpretation of new pretreatment program regulations.

  • Monitoring data and compliance records

  • Preparation of storm water permits.

  • Develops or assists in development Pollutant Minimization Plans (PMPs) such as mercury, PCBs PFOS.

  • Assists POTW operations personnel in diagnosing process problems and identifying the source.

  • Additional issues beyond IPP may include but not be limited to the Clean Water Act (CWA), Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), Clean Air Act (CAA) and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Comprehensive Environmental Response Liability and Compensation Act (CERCLA) and some toxicological chemical profiling.

  • Provides guidance, training, and evaluation of IPP personnel on project sites.

  • Assist with development and implementation of IPP training programs.

  • Establishes cooperative relationships with coworkers, operations staff, vendors, contractors, and clients.

  • Provides business development support for Jacobs.

  • Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of proposals and budgeting.

Join us and we will assist in continuing the development of your skills and exploring all that you can do across our global company, with opportunities to share your knowledge along the way.

Jacobs’ health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

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Here’s what you’ll need :

  • Bachelor’s degree with at least two college level classes chemistry (General Chem or higher).

  • Two (2) year of experience as an Industrial Pretreatment Supervisor or Lead

  • Experience in negotiation of work product with business/city managers and leaders

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

  • Possess a valid driver’s license with no major infractions.

  • Experience in budget preparation and financial accountability

  • Ability to write proposals, prepare and make presentations and technical reports.

  • Ability to travel 60% of the time.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

  • Masters degree in environmental science, chemistry or toxicology

  • Medium to high level Water/Wastewater Operator Certification

  • Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in written form.

  • This position requires strong skills as a self-starter, with ability to balance work on multiple projects simultaneously.

  • This individual must be able to work independently and effectively within a diverse project team

  • Proven ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

  • At Jacobs, we help prepare people for new opportunities and challenges. With positions at every level, openings in multiple disciplines, expertise in a range of markets and offices around the globe, we create an environment where you can learn, grow, and thrive. From our competitive benefits program to our Health and Safety initiative of Beyond Zero workplace injuries, we believe that you'll find a flourishing career here at Jacobs.

  • International work experience

  • Previous experience and participation in safety programs

Working Conditions: While this job will often involve an office environment to develop and write client reports, it also requires onsite inspections, sampling, and potentially long periods (hours over one or more days) of observation of problem conditions. The onsite locations include industrial manufacturing facilities, wastewater collection systems, wastewater treatment plants and other locations that contain a variety of safety hazards. At the same time the successful candidate will not be familiar with the surroundings and may have limited time to acquaint themselves with the site. This will require active communications with site management and personnel to assure that hazards are identified before this portion of the work commences and constant vigilance once work has begun. Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees and others that we work with. Active participation and observation of self and others while on client sites and ability to identify and in a positive and constructive manner correct any unsafe condition is expected of all employees.

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. With $15 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 60,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.

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.

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