Maintenance Mechanic – North Plant, Baton Rouge

About the role

Jacobs is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to join its North Plant in Baton Rouge, LA. You will lead complex mechanical repairs, equipment overhauls, and mentor junior mechanics while ensuring safe, uninterrupted operations for municipal clients.

Key responsibilities

• Perform complex mechanical repairs, major equipment overhauls, and corrective maintenance.
• Provide preventive and corrective maintenance on pumps, valves, motors, and other rotating equipment.
• Troubleshoot issues, conduct root‑cause failure analysis, and improve reliability.
• Plan, schedule, and prioritize maintenance work to minimize downtime.
• Mentor and train junior mechanics, promoting safe work practices.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with operations, engineering, vendors, and contractors.

Required profile

• 5–10+ years of mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial, municipal, or plant environment.
• Experience using CMMS for work order management and maintenance planning.
• Familiarity with SCADA systems in plant operations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Trade certifications or formal mechanical training related to industrial maintenance or rotating equipment.

Required skills

• Mechanical maintenance
• CMMS systems
• SCADA systems
• Blueprint and schematic reading
• Pumps, valves, motors
• Rotating and operating equipment

What we offer

• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
• Safety‑focused workplace
• Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship