Facilities Plant Operator III - Atlanta

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Your impact

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.

In this position, you would ensure that the boiler and chiller systems operate effectively within their design capacities and/or capabilities by primarily assessing the condition of plant equipment, identifying and preparing a scope for the maintenance and repairs to equipment as needed, working with the Procurement Manager to secure parts and materials and then completing the necessary corrective and preventative maintenance work on the plant equipment.

To complete this work as a Boiler Plant Operator, you will be required to use lifts and ladders in the performance of your assignments, which may also be completed in a variety of weather conditions. The ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally is required, along with experience using basic technology, such as a computer workstation and radio. Basic typing skills are required. The AAT Project operates 3 shifts daily on a 24/7/365 schedule. Other work scheduling requirements may also apply during extreme weather events. The Boiler Plant Operator reports to the Plant Manager.

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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Here's what you'll need

• Georgia State Association of Power Engineers Inc. 4th Class License.
• Five or more years of experience with boiler and chiller controls systems, including maintenance and knowledge of proprietary controls systems, such as Johnson Controls (Metasys), Honeywell, Trane, Siemens, or similar BMS/BAS technologies.
• Experience operating and maintaining mechanical plant systems, including boilers, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, and air handling units.
• Experience with work order management technologies, such as Maintenance Connection, Maximo, or similar systems. Hexagon Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software is used to manage accounting, asset data collection, work order flow and completion, performance data management and reporting at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
• Ability to perform VFD’s routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and emergency repairs to ensure continuous system functionality, adjust setpoints and control strategies to optimize energy efficiency and system performance.
• Able to support the Plant team with troubleshooting of Building Automation Systems (BAS) for optimized Plant performance.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Valid driver's license
• HS diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Availability to work all shifts.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Associate degree from two-year accredited college or technical school or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience with HVAC controls systems, including maintenance and knowledge of proprietary controls systems, such as Johnson Controls (Metasys), Honeywell, Trane, Siemens, or similar BMS/BAS technologies.

Working Conditions

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.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

60,500.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

78,700.00

Our 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, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $60,500.00 to $78,700.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on February 11, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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Locations

City State Country
Atlanta	Georgia	United States