King County
Wastewater Maintenance Supervisor (Mechanical) - West Point
King County, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
This is a transfer opportunity, and first consideration is given to qualified transfer-eligible members of Teamsters Local 117 – Wastewater Treatment Division, Supervisors. If no qualified transfer-eligible candidate is selected, external applicants will be considered.
King County protects water quality and public health in the central Puget Sound region by providing high quality and effective treatment to wastewater collected from our local sewer agencies. We collect and clean wastewater while recovering valuable resources for a healthy and resilient Puget Sound. King County's wastewater operations staff provides the expertise and dedication required to operate and maintain wastewater treatment and collection facilities to ensure protection of the environment and the health of all King County communities.
About The Role:
The responsibilities of this classification include supervising and directing the overall mechanical maintenance teams and program(s) for the West Point wastewater treatment plant and West Section Offsite facilities. Maintenance programs include but are not limited to the repair, replacement, and preventative maintenance of industrial equipment, electrical and instrumentation control systems. Incumbents supervise and direct the work of lead, skilled trades, semi-skilled trades, engineering, and technical support positions. The primary function of this role is to lead, direct, and supervise the team members (maintenance mechanics, engine mechanics, offsite maintenance mechanics) assigned to the Mechanical Maintenance team for West Operations and Maintenance unit. As a Wastewater Maintenance Supervisor within the Operations and Maintenance team you are expected to be a “People Leader”; to lead and develop your team to align with the County and Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) leaderships goals, expectations, standards, and initiatives. About The Team:
Are you looking for an opportunity to lead a highly diverse team of Maintenance professionals and be a part of creating the strategic direction for a complex wastewater system? The Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) in King County (KC) is hiring a leader for the West Maintenance team. This position will lead a team of 26 treatment plant and offsite mechanical and engine mechanic staff, oversee the maintenance of the West Section facilities, and be an active member of the O&M Leadership team. What You Will Be Doing:
Supervise and direct the work of lead, skilled trades, semi-skilled trades, engineering, and technical support positions assigned to the maintenance program. Supervise the review and coordination of preventative and maintenance practices including life cycle analysis of equipment and forecasting short- and long-term equipment needs, equipment replacement and repairs. Develop and implement the work unit’s operating and capital budgets; make recommendations on budget expenditures and monitor expenditures to ensure that budget is within established guidelines. Develop, implement, and maintain internal maintenance business policies and procedures for all equipment and systems at the treatment plant. Represent the section and/or division on capital replacement, expansion, and new facility projects. Act as the maintenance representative on capital improvement projects to provide input and direction on what the maintenance requirements will be for the designated project. Participate in the planning, development, and implementation of systems and/or processes to support the maintenance program at the treatment plant. Participate as a member of the section or division management team and act as the section or division management representative on internal and external committees. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications You Bring:
Advanced knowledge of and demonstrated experience in a skilled trade or craft occupation, or the equivalent combination of education and experience in a technical discipline such as engineering. Advanced knowledge of and demonstrated experience in life cycle analysis of industrial equipment, electrical and/or instrumentation systems or processes. Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in maintenance techniques and practices in an industrial environment. Strong knowledge of pumps, motors, HVAC systems, SCADA systems, and instrumentation. Preventive maintenance programs and asset management systems. Ability to effectively supervise staff. Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems. Ensure employee safety compliance within established guidelines and regulations. Advanced experience (3 or more years) in maintenance and repair of equipment used in wastewater treatment facilities. Competencies You Bring:
Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. Builds Effective Teams: Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments. Racially Just: Identifying and replacing racist systems and structures with anti-racist and pro-equity approaches. Required Licenses/Certifications:
Valid unrestricted Washington State Driver's License. It Would Be Great If You Also Bring:
Prior or current wastewater maintenance supervisor experience or 3 years of industrial maintenance lead responsibilities. Demonstrable experience with Capital Project teams and other work groups, consultants, or contractors. Experience with CMMS systems and how to utilize extrapolated data in a meaningful way. Practical and progressive experience in an industrial maintenance setting, craft, or trade. Managing budgets and Capital project support. Demonstrated experience in planning, scheduling, coordination, and prioritization. Good interpersonal and communications skills. Strong mechanical, machining, welding background and experience. Physical Requirements:
Must be able to physically move in and around county worksites such as treatment plants, regulator stations, pump stations to observe work and participate in work and project planning. Must be able to drive unencumbered to different locations throughout the service area as required. Workplace Exposure:
Potential exposure to wastewater treatment process areas, treatment chemicals, biological processes, sludges, waters, and high/loud noise areas. Working Conditions:
Work Location: 1400 Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle WA 98199. Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. Union Representation: This position is represented by Teamsters Local 117 – Wastewater Treatment Division, Supervisor. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.
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The responsibilities of this classification include supervising and directing the overall mechanical maintenance teams and program(s) for the West Point wastewater treatment plant and West Section Offsite facilities. Maintenance programs include but are not limited to the repair, replacement, and preventative maintenance of industrial equipment, electrical and instrumentation control systems. Incumbents supervise and direct the work of lead, skilled trades, semi-skilled trades, engineering, and technical support positions. The primary function of this role is to lead, direct, and supervise the team members (maintenance mechanics, engine mechanics, offsite maintenance mechanics) assigned to the Mechanical Maintenance team for West Operations and Maintenance unit. As a Wastewater Maintenance Supervisor within the Operations and Maintenance team you are expected to be a “People Leader”; to lead and develop your team to align with the County and Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) leaderships goals, expectations, standards, and initiatives. About The Team:
Are you looking for an opportunity to lead a highly diverse team of Maintenance professionals and be a part of creating the strategic direction for a complex wastewater system? The Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) in King County (KC) is hiring a leader for the West Maintenance team. This position will lead a team of 26 treatment plant and offsite mechanical and engine mechanic staff, oversee the maintenance of the West Section facilities, and be an active member of the O&M Leadership team. What You Will Be Doing:
Supervise and direct the work of lead, skilled trades, semi-skilled trades, engineering, and technical support positions assigned to the maintenance program. Supervise the review and coordination of preventative and maintenance practices including life cycle analysis of equipment and forecasting short- and long-term equipment needs, equipment replacement and repairs. Develop and implement the work unit’s operating and capital budgets; make recommendations on budget expenditures and monitor expenditures to ensure that budget is within established guidelines. Develop, implement, and maintain internal maintenance business policies and procedures for all equipment and systems at the treatment plant. Represent the section and/or division on capital replacement, expansion, and new facility projects. Act as the maintenance representative on capital improvement projects to provide input and direction on what the maintenance requirements will be for the designated project. Participate in the planning, development, and implementation of systems and/or processes to support the maintenance program at the treatment plant. Participate as a member of the section or division management team and act as the section or division management representative on internal and external committees. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications You Bring:
Advanced knowledge of and demonstrated experience in a skilled trade or craft occupation, or the equivalent combination of education and experience in a technical discipline such as engineering. Advanced knowledge of and demonstrated experience in life cycle analysis of industrial equipment, electrical and/or instrumentation systems or processes. Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in maintenance techniques and practices in an industrial environment. Strong knowledge of pumps, motors, HVAC systems, SCADA systems, and instrumentation. Preventive maintenance programs and asset management systems. Ability to effectively supervise staff. Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems. Ensure employee safety compliance within established guidelines and regulations. Advanced experience (3 or more years) in maintenance and repair of equipment used in wastewater treatment facilities. Competencies You Bring:
Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. Builds Effective Teams: Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments. Racially Just: Identifying and replacing racist systems and structures with anti-racist and pro-equity approaches. Required Licenses/Certifications:
Valid unrestricted Washington State Driver's License. It Would Be Great If You Also Bring:
Prior or current wastewater maintenance supervisor experience or 3 years of industrial maintenance lead responsibilities. Demonstrable experience with Capital Project teams and other work groups, consultants, or contractors. Experience with CMMS systems and how to utilize extrapolated data in a meaningful way. Practical and progressive experience in an industrial maintenance setting, craft, or trade. Managing budgets and Capital project support. Demonstrated experience in planning, scheduling, coordination, and prioritization. Good interpersonal and communications skills. Strong mechanical, machining, welding background and experience. Physical Requirements:
Must be able to physically move in and around county worksites such as treatment plants, regulator stations, pump stations to observe work and participate in work and project planning. Must be able to drive unencumbered to different locations throughout the service area as required. Workplace Exposure:
Potential exposure to wastewater treatment process areas, treatment chemicals, biological processes, sludges, waters, and high/loud noise areas. Working Conditions:
Work Location: 1400 Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle WA 98199. Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. Union Representation: This position is represented by Teamsters Local 117 – Wastewater Treatment Division, Supervisor. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.
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