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Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor
Government Jobs, Tacoma, Washington, us, 98417
Maintenance Supervisor
In the Environmental Services Department, the Maintenance Supervisor has an important role in fulfilling the purpose of supporting healthy neighborhoods and a thriving Puget Sound, leaving a better Tacoma for all. This position requires strong leadership skills to oversee the daily activities of wastewater treatment plant workers and other assigned staff. Duties also include oversight of the preventative maintenance program for crafts, administrative tasks, monitoring budgets, establishing policies and procedures and a variety of personnel actions that may include hiring and disciplinary decisions, supervision, training and evaluation of staff. Environmental Services Operations and Maintenance, Plants and Pump Stations maintains 2 award winning waste treatment plants and 49 pump stations in addition to stormwater stations and holding basins.
If the below list of personal traits sounds like you, then you are just the type of person we are looking for to join our team :
Great customer service
Enjoy working both indoors and outdoors and in all types of weather conditions
Excellent attendance
Enjoy leading work crews as part of a team effort
Enjoys physically demanding and variety of job tasks
Examples of Job Duties
Promote and maintain a safe working environment by : emphasizing safety as a priority; enforcing and monitoring sound risk management practices; ensuring all safety rules, regulations, protocols and procedures are followed.
Elevate safety through targeted training.
Set up cross-functional safety teams.
Direct and lead the daily work activities of multi-craft journey-level personnel responsible for the execution of preventive maintenance and corrective repairs of the wastewater treatment plants and infrastructure (Central Treatment Plant, North End Treatment Plant and 49 remote pump stations).
Implement, analyze, modify and assist in the development of maintenance work programs, policies and procedures for the wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations consistent with the goals and objectives as defined the Environmental and Sustainability Management Systems and Asset Management best practice. Maintenance programs include, but are not limited to, preventive, predictive, corrective, pump stations, custodial, and facilities.
Authorize and coordinate the purchase of tools, materials, goods, and / or services with the Maintenance Planner, Warehouse Supervisor and Purchasing to facilitate the timely repair, maintenance, and construction of the wastewater plant and pumps stations.
Actively participate in the hiring and selection to assure highly competent maintenance employees.
Assure all job expectations are well understood, and all employees have the resources they need (e.g. materials, equipment, skills, training, etc.) to perform their work properly and successfully.
Perform quarterly CORE conversations with assigned personnel and provide ongoing and timely feedback, coaching and mentoring to support excellent job performance and success on the job.
Provide documentation of persistent performance issues when necessary, including records of conversation and disciplinary recommendations.
Ensure training of all maintenance staff in standard and complex maintenance activities.
Build and manage productive Union relationships by working collaboratively with union representatives.
Grow a culture of compassion and respect that embraces teamwork and continuous improvement.
Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with the Maintenance Division, Operations, Engineering, Transmission, Business Operations, and other work groups to coordinate section maintenance activities and resolve planning, scheduling and other issues.
Answer questions and provide information related to complex and technical projects including troubleshooting, problem identification, problem resolutions, approving expenditures, handling complaints and providing technical expertise around programmatic elements. Recommend repair methods and equipment modifications.
Prepare and maintain data, records and reports to evaluate equipment and system performance in support of the Asset Management Program and help make data driven decision-making.
Have a working knowledge of the division budget to ensure expenditures are within projections.
Implement emergency contingency plans to respond to natural disasters, power outages, equipment failures, and system overflows.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Work is generally performed in an office environment or other work areas throughout the treatment plant and pumping stations. These other areas may include hazardous conditions such as exposure to dangerous chemicals, confined spaces, and explosive gases, high voltages, exposure to raw sewage, large rotating machinery and equipment including high noise levels, and working in all kinds of weather conditions. This position may be required to work standby.
Qualifications Associate's degree in Engineering or certification as a journey-level Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, Electrician or Instrumentation Technician with training in industrial Maintenance Management and Process Control Automation AND Four years' experience supervising multi-craft personnel in a wastewater treatment industry setting OR Eight years of experience in a journey-level craft or engineering field, including four years as a lead supervising journey-level craft trades or the equivalent engineering field. LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Valid Washington State Driver's License at time of appointment, with maintenance thereafter.
Knowledge & Skills
Engineering techniques and principles as they relate to wastewater treatment and process control, system engineering, construction and system modification and process control automation
Implementation of an industrial preventative maintenance program
All phases of maintenance and repairs on electrical motors, pumping and rotating equipment / machining, industrial pipe fitting and fabrication piping, and hydraulics
Supervisory control and data acquisition system operation and maintenance
Safe use and handling of chemicals used in the wastewater treatment plant
Excellent management and supervisory skills, including planning, organizing, scheduling, establishing work priorities, and working on multiple projects in a diverse work environment
Strong oral and written communication skills
Interpersonal skills including tact, patience and courtesy
Establish and maintain cooperative and supportive working relationships with others
Disseminate technical information in non-technical terms to non-technical personnel
Read, interpret, apply and explain codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Work independently with little direction and meet schedules and timelines
Work safely and cooperatively with coworkers and the public
Selection Process & Supplemental Information Application Process Interested individuals should apply online by completing the application and attaching a resume and cover letter by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications received without attaching the required materials may not progress in the selection process.
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment will have supplemental questions #7-11 reviewed and scored as the Experience and Training test that will be used to establish the Eligible List for this position. Candidates who pass this test with a minimum score of 70% or higher will be placed on an Eligible List for hiring consideration for a period of one year. Any vacancy that comes up within the one-year period of time will draw from candidates on the Eligible List for potential interview selection. The interview process may include a written assessment.
Applicants who are eligible for veterans scoring criteria (Veterans Preference) MUST attach a copy of their DD-214 member copy 4 (proof of military discharge form) at time of application to be eligible for review for Veteran's Preference points.
The City of Tacoma's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We're committed to eliminating racial and other disparities, and we actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all. The City of Tacoma believes that diversity of thought, background, and experience contributes to our success and innovation. If you're passionate about this role and our mission, we encourage you to apply. If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table.
The Community Tacoma The Community Tacoma is centrally located just 32 miles south of the city of Seattle and 31 miles north of the state capital, Olympia. The City of Tacoma is also home to the Port of Tacoma, which is among the largest container ports in the United States. Like most cities in the northwest, Tacoma is surrounded by beautiful nature, offering residents many opportunities for outdoor adventures.
Largely suburban in nature with a small, but dense, urban core, Tacoma is home to numerous institutes of higher learning that attract students from across the country. The University of Washington Tacoma, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Puget Sound, a satellite campus of the Evergreen State College, three community / technical colleges, and several trade and business schools are within Tacoma's geographic area. Downtown's Cultural District is the site of the Washington State History Museum, Museum of Glass, the Tacoma Art Museum, and America's Car Museum.
With its affordable housing and distinctive neighborhoods and business districts, the city has been recognized numerous times as a best city to
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If the below list of personal traits sounds like you, then you are just the type of person we are looking for to join our team :
Great customer service
Enjoy working both indoors and outdoors and in all types of weather conditions
Excellent attendance
Enjoy leading work crews as part of a team effort
Enjoys physically demanding and variety of job tasks
Examples of Job Duties
Promote and maintain a safe working environment by : emphasizing safety as a priority; enforcing and monitoring sound risk management practices; ensuring all safety rules, regulations, protocols and procedures are followed.
Elevate safety through targeted training.
Set up cross-functional safety teams.
Direct and lead the daily work activities of multi-craft journey-level personnel responsible for the execution of preventive maintenance and corrective repairs of the wastewater treatment plants and infrastructure (Central Treatment Plant, North End Treatment Plant and 49 remote pump stations).
Implement, analyze, modify and assist in the development of maintenance work programs, policies and procedures for the wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations consistent with the goals and objectives as defined the Environmental and Sustainability Management Systems and Asset Management best practice. Maintenance programs include, but are not limited to, preventive, predictive, corrective, pump stations, custodial, and facilities.
Authorize and coordinate the purchase of tools, materials, goods, and / or services with the Maintenance Planner, Warehouse Supervisor and Purchasing to facilitate the timely repair, maintenance, and construction of the wastewater plant and pumps stations.
Actively participate in the hiring and selection to assure highly competent maintenance employees.
Assure all job expectations are well understood, and all employees have the resources they need (e.g. materials, equipment, skills, training, etc.) to perform their work properly and successfully.
Perform quarterly CORE conversations with assigned personnel and provide ongoing and timely feedback, coaching and mentoring to support excellent job performance and success on the job.
Provide documentation of persistent performance issues when necessary, including records of conversation and disciplinary recommendations.
Ensure training of all maintenance staff in standard and complex maintenance activities.
Build and manage productive Union relationships by working collaboratively with union representatives.
Grow a culture of compassion and respect that embraces teamwork and continuous improvement.
Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with the Maintenance Division, Operations, Engineering, Transmission, Business Operations, and other work groups to coordinate section maintenance activities and resolve planning, scheduling and other issues.
Answer questions and provide information related to complex and technical projects including troubleshooting, problem identification, problem resolutions, approving expenditures, handling complaints and providing technical expertise around programmatic elements. Recommend repair methods and equipment modifications.
Prepare and maintain data, records and reports to evaluate equipment and system performance in support of the Asset Management Program and help make data driven decision-making.
Have a working knowledge of the division budget to ensure expenditures are within projections.
Implement emergency contingency plans to respond to natural disasters, power outages, equipment failures, and system overflows.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Work is generally performed in an office environment or other work areas throughout the treatment plant and pumping stations. These other areas may include hazardous conditions such as exposure to dangerous chemicals, confined spaces, and explosive gases, high voltages, exposure to raw sewage, large rotating machinery and equipment including high noise levels, and working in all kinds of weather conditions. This position may be required to work standby.
Qualifications Associate's degree in Engineering or certification as a journey-level Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, Electrician or Instrumentation Technician with training in industrial Maintenance Management and Process Control Automation AND Four years' experience supervising multi-craft personnel in a wastewater treatment industry setting OR Eight years of experience in a journey-level craft or engineering field, including four years as a lead supervising journey-level craft trades or the equivalent engineering field. LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Valid Washington State Driver's License at time of appointment, with maintenance thereafter.
Knowledge & Skills
Engineering techniques and principles as they relate to wastewater treatment and process control, system engineering, construction and system modification and process control automation
Implementation of an industrial preventative maintenance program
All phases of maintenance and repairs on electrical motors, pumping and rotating equipment / machining, industrial pipe fitting and fabrication piping, and hydraulics
Supervisory control and data acquisition system operation and maintenance
Safe use and handling of chemicals used in the wastewater treatment plant
Excellent management and supervisory skills, including planning, organizing, scheduling, establishing work priorities, and working on multiple projects in a diverse work environment
Strong oral and written communication skills
Interpersonal skills including tact, patience and courtesy
Establish and maintain cooperative and supportive working relationships with others
Disseminate technical information in non-technical terms to non-technical personnel
Read, interpret, apply and explain codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Work independently with little direction and meet schedules and timelines
Work safely and cooperatively with coworkers and the public
Selection Process & Supplemental Information Application Process Interested individuals should apply online by completing the application and attaching a resume and cover letter by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications received without attaching the required materials may not progress in the selection process.
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment will have supplemental questions #7-11 reviewed and scored as the Experience and Training test that will be used to establish the Eligible List for this position. Candidates who pass this test with a minimum score of 70% or higher will be placed on an Eligible List for hiring consideration for a period of one year. Any vacancy that comes up within the one-year period of time will draw from candidates on the Eligible List for potential interview selection. The interview process may include a written assessment.
Applicants who are eligible for veterans scoring criteria (Veterans Preference) MUST attach a copy of their DD-214 member copy 4 (proof of military discharge form) at time of application to be eligible for review for Veteran's Preference points.
The City of Tacoma's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We're committed to eliminating racial and other disparities, and we actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all. The City of Tacoma believes that diversity of thought, background, and experience contributes to our success and innovation. If you're passionate about this role and our mission, we encourage you to apply. If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table.
The Community Tacoma The Community Tacoma is centrally located just 32 miles south of the city of Seattle and 31 miles north of the state capital, Olympia. The City of Tacoma is also home to the Port of Tacoma, which is among the largest container ports in the United States. Like most cities in the northwest, Tacoma is surrounded by beautiful nature, offering residents many opportunities for outdoor adventures.
Largely suburban in nature with a small, but dense, urban core, Tacoma is home to numerous institutes of higher learning that attract students from across the country. The University of Washington Tacoma, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Puget Sound, a satellite campus of the Evergreen State College, three community / technical colleges, and several trade and business schools are within Tacoma's geographic area. Downtown's Cultural District is the site of the Washington State History Museum, Museum of Glass, the Tacoma Art Museum, and America's Car Museum.
With its affordable housing and distinctive neighborhoods and business districts, the city has been recognized numerous times as a best city to
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