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Jacobs Regional Electrical Specialist - Northwest Region in Renton, Washington

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 Regional Electrical Specialist to help support projects in the northwest region. You'll assist with the day-to-day Electrical maintenance duties including training staff, scheduled corrective maintenance work, etc. You'll be responsible for responding to issues at all projects located within the northwest region. You may also be requested to respond to other Regions needs.

Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to the following:

Preventative and Predictive Maintenance -Conduct or support the following PM / PdM efforts

  • Infrared Thermography

  • Motor circuit analysis

  • Electrical feeder insulation testing

  • Electrical imbalance testing

  • Ultrasound testing

  • UPS load testing

Corrective Maintenance - Conduct or support corrective maintenance of electrical systems

  • MCC bucket servicing

  • MCC bucket repairs

  • Motor starter rebuild

  • Electrical motor component replacements

  • Seals

  • Safeties

  • Thermals

  • Other protection devices

  • Panel board repairs and replacements

  • PLC system troubleshooting

  • PLC card replacements

  • Wiring repairs

  • Loop power diagnostic and component replacement

  • Surge suppression testing and replacement

  • Signal device troubleshooting and replacement

  • Signal splitters

  • Signal conditioners

  • Signal converters

  • Signal boosters

  • Etc.

  • Solar System troubleshooting and repairs

  • Inverters

  • Controllers

  • Panels

  • Backfeed systems and breakers

  • Fire system controls and devices (when permitted)

  • Smoke / heat heads

  • Suppression system flow switches

  • Instrumentation troubleshooting and replacement

  • Flow meters

  • Chemical analyzers

  • Dosing systems

Capital and OOS - Provide support for capital planning and job execution as well as out of scope jobs.

  • Be willing and able to assist facility management and staff to plan out, execute and in some instances oversee capital jobs involving electrical, SCADA and instrumentation.

  • Perform tasks that can be executed in house such as panel build outs and installs if it will not interfere with any target dates or result in a claim against Jacobs.

  • Provide thorough scopes of work when able including specifications to be followed by inhouse staff or subcontractors.

  • Provide drawings to be followed by in house staff or subcontractors.

  • Facilitate meetings with staff or subcontractors to keep jobs on task and address any issues that may have been encountered.

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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  • Journeyman or Master Electrician License

  • 5 - 10 years experience

  • must have a valid driver's license with no major infractions

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, air borne 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.

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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