Wastewater Maintenance Supervisor (Mechanical) West Point

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. Incumbents also assist the treatment plant manager in the development implementation and revision of short- and long-term goals and objectives for the plants operation and maintenance.

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. You will be a mentor and guide to those working within your team and those that work with your 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.

Working for KC WTD provides you with a work-life balance and benefits to support you and your family. You will also gain opportunities for growth through training conferences hosted by leaders in the industry and working across functional groups within the Division.

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. Supervisory responsibilities include hiring conducting performance evaluations training and recommending disciplinary actions.

• 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 units 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. Provide technical expertise on maintenance related issues that arise during the development implementation and start-up of assigned projects.

• 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.

• 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: Identify and replace racists systems and structures with anti-racists and pro-equity approaches.

• Valid unrestricted Washington State Drivers License

• 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.

• 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 drive unencumbered to different locations throughout the service area as required.

• 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. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is notovertime eligible.

• Union Representation: This position is represented by Teamsters Local 117 Wastewater Treatment Division Supervisor.

  • NOTE:Salary reflects $1.00 per hour contribution to the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust.

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• Cover Letter
• Complete Supplemental Questions

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