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.
Operator-in-Training
Performs a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant on an assigned shift. This position typically holds or is working on first level wastewater treatment certification. An NJDEP S1 Operators License will need to be obtained within the first two years of employment with Jacobs.
Position requires learning and gaining skills involving the maintenance of equipment and servicing work in the plant; operating treatment facilities to control flow and processing of water/wastewater, sludge, and effluent; and operating valves and gates either manually or by remote control, starts and stops pumps, engines and generators to control and adjust flow and treatment processes. Must monitor gauges, meters, and control panels; maintain shift log and records meter and gauge readings; collect samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analyses; assist in keeping maintenance records using a CMMS system, develop computer spreadsheets, and use Word and Excel; and ability to read and interpret construction plans, prints, specifications and Operations and Maintenance Manuals.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driverís license.
Preferred qualifications include basic familiarity of the principles and practices of water/wastewater treatment plant operations; operating principles of valves, pumps, and motors; principles and methods of bacteriological and chemical sewage analyses; effects and problems of industrial waste in water/wastewater treatment processes; safe work practices. Knowledge or previous experience in water or wastewater treatment and operations, SCADA, PLC and VFD systems. Applicable OSHA training including but not limited to Confined Space Entry and Lockout/Tagout procedures and having obtained the NJDEP S1 Operators License.
Click here for complete job description including working conditions and physical requirements. To apply, email your letter of interest and resume to omihob@jacobs.com.
ELECTRICIAN I
At Jacobs at the North Hudson Sewerage Authority in Hoboken, New Jersey, 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.
As an Electrician, you’ll join a team of multi-discipline technical experts, ensuring that our clients can deliver their products and services – uninterrupted. We’ll give you the tools to become an expert on the electrical systems that support our client’s operations and keep their people safe. You’ll grow your expertise to help your team succeed in the safe and time-critical operation, maintenance and repair of mission-essential electrical equipment and components including low voltage and medium voltage systems such as chillers, variable frequency drives (VFD), emergency generators, uninterrupted power supply (UPS), panel boards, branch panels, motor control centers, and related facilities equipment.
You’ll contribute to the success of our program with efficient preventive maintenance and effective solutions to complex challenges that may arise in our client’s state of the art facilities. Most importantly, you’ll take action to ensure the safety, health and well-being of your team and our planet.
Bring your innovative ideas, talent for multi-tasking, and sharp attention to detail to help our clients keep America up and running.
Qualifications - External
High school graduate or GED
Valid driver’s license
1 year related commercial and industrial maintenance experience
Varied electrical and mechanical experience
Proven understanding of electrical system components and theory
Ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical, and equipment drawings
Ideally, you’ll also have:
Trade school or technical program diploma
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.
The physical and environmental demands required to perform the essential duties of this position include standing, walking, sitting, coordination, balance and agility demands, which may include the ability to stoop, kneel, squat, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements. Additional demands may involve a specific level of dexterity, grip strength, climbing and cardiorespiratory demands. The work areas may be indoor, outdoor, have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, and chemicals. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.
To apply, email your letter of interest and resume to omihob@jacobs.com.
ELECTRICIAN II
At Jacobs, we empower communities to focus on what matters most to them – people. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our manufacturing clients to continue to produce their critical products and innovate for continued improvement.
As an Electrician, you’ll join a team of multi-discipline technical experts, ensuring that our clients can deliver their products and services – uninterrupted. We’ll give you the tools to become an expert on the electrical systems that support our client’s operations and keep their people safe. You’ll grow your expertise to help your team succeed in the safe and time-critical operation, maintenance and repair of mission-essential electrical equipment and components including low voltage and medium voltage systems such as chillers, variable frequency drives (VFD), emergency generators, uninterrupted power supply (UPS), panel boards, branch panels, motor control centers, and related facilities equipment.
You’ll contribute to the success of our program with efficient preventive maintenance and effective solutions to complex challenges that may arise in our client’s state of the art facilities. Most importantly, you’ll take action to ensure the safety, health and well-being of your team and our planet.
Bring your innovative ideas, talent for multi-tasking, and sharp attention to detail to help our clients keep America up and running.
Qualifications - External
High school graduate or equivalent
At least 3 years of related commercial and industrial electrical maintenance experience
Varied electrical and mechanical experience
Proven understanding of electrical system components and theory
Ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical, and equipment drawings
Ideally, you’ll also have:
Trade school or technical program diploma
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.
The physical and environmental demands required to perform the essential duties of this position include standing, walking, sitting, coordination, balance and agility demands, which may include the ability to stoop, kneel, squat, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements. Additional demands may involve a specific level of dexterity, grip strength, climbing and cardiorespiratory demands. The work areas may be indoor, outdoor, have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, and chemicals. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.
To apply, email your letter of interest and resume to omihob@jacobs.com.