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Industrial InstrumentElectrical Lead SP

King County


Job Location:

Renton, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 6 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 23 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Summary

This is a competitive posting and the position is open to all qualified candidates.


King Countys Wastewater Treatment Division has an immediate need for an Industrial Instrument and Electrical Lead at the South Treatment Plant. If youve been part of an Instrumentation and Electrical Team and are looking to grow and develop into a future leader this position may be for you. This entry level leadership position will help guide and lead a combined shop of Instrument Technicians. Youll have the opportunity to use and expand your leadership and technical skills while continuing to grow within King Countys Wastewater Treatment Division O&M. As a mission critical employee for King County our efforts directly support operations as we collaborate with other crafts and work groups to resolve plant issues and achieve common goals. This position comes with competitive pay and excellent benefits that include generous time off.

About the Role

The responsibilities of this classification include overseeing and directing the technical work of employees performing instrumentation and control work in a wastewater treatment plant and associated facilities. Incumbents perform specific instrumentation and/or electrical duties and responsibilities and are considered working technical leads. This position will be primarily responsible for coordinating and scheduling work activities for the Instrument side of the Team and working with the other Lead to guide the overall Instrumentation and Electrical this position youll have the opportunity to use and expand your leadership skills all while continuing to grow in the instrumentation and electrical fields. This role will be involved in a variety of large- and small-scale plant reliability improvement projects.

About the Team
King Countys Wastewater Treatment Division carries out essential work that protects the environment and all members of the public. We are comprised of a group of professionals that strive to deliver outstanding service through a collaborative effort both at our treatment plants and offsite collection facilities. The instrumentation and electrical group are a critical component within the wastewater treatment division helping to fulfill the countys mission to protect the regions water air land and natural habitats.

Commitment to Equity Racial and Social Justice:
King County named after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity racial and social justice making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As an Industrial Instrument/Electrical Technician Lead you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at now for a rewarding career at the WastewaterTreatment Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient sustainable and equitable communities. Enjoy training comprehensive benefits and growth opportunity.
Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing:
  • Provide lead direction and technical expertise to assigned staff. Lead responsibilities include determining work assignments work priorities work schedules training participating in hiring and providing feedback on performance evaluations. Technical responsibilities include but are not limited to training troubleshooting repairing and the maintenance of control systems.
  • Write material requests to replace defective parts or additions to spare parts inventory. Review preventative maintenance procedures and practices on plant control systems; review documentation of changes made in plant and associated facilities instrument/electrical control systems; update technical and program documentation. Perform preventive maintenance and repair of all Instrumentation at a wastewater treatment plant.
  • Troubleshoot repair and maintain all wastewater treatment plant control systems (computer electronic pneumatic hydraulic electrical and power distribution). Analyze industrial processes in troubleshooting and repair of process control instrumentation. Design new controls and modify existing control systems. Troubleshoot and repair supervisory and distributed control systems and programmable logic controllers; apply electronic theory digital electronics and proportional integral derivative control strategies to implement program changes to distributed control systems (DCS) programmable logic controllers (PLC) and supervisory and data acquisition systems. Determinate appropriate inventory of spare parts for critical instrumentation. Repair and maintain the methane gas systems including the programmable logic controller (PLC) gas compressors gas drying system and control and operation of waste gas burners or flares.
  • Review blueprints work orders and shop drawings to establish work schedules and to facilitate coordination of maintenance work. Coordinate and assist with other crafts when needed to perform assigned task. Assist in the inspection of instrumentation installed by external vendors or contractors. Witness and assess loop commission testing.
  • Work with operations staff engineers and suppliers to explain the functioning of processes and procedures needed to operate new equipment. Install modify and upgrade new and existing electrical systems fixtures and other related electrical equipment in compliance with local and national electrical codes.
  • Troubleshoot reprogram and modify programmable logic controllers. Modify control circuits and related control devices and equipment. Troubleshoot maintain and perform repairs including repairs to distributive control systems and related hardware.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills

Qualifications You Bring:
  • Ability to perform preventative maintenance modifications upgrades analysis and diagnostics on DCS SCADA PLCs SLCs HMIS telemetry and networking with proprietary protocols. Apply electronic theory digital electronics and PID control strategies.
  • Demonstrated skill in using Instrument and electrical and electronic test equipment troubleshooting equipment using limited documentation designing or modifying technical publications and instrumentation/electrical drawings designing and engineering instrument and electrical control systems; and applying industrial codes and guidelines to design install and maintain all plant instrumentation.
  • Troubleshoot repair calibrate and maintain all electronic pneumatic and hydraulic instrumentation control and monitoring systems.
  • Communication skills. Skill in oral and written communication techniques and principles and the ability to apply this skill in reading writing and following oral and written instructions. Demonstrated skill in working in a team environment.
  • Knowledge of supervisory techniques and principles including human resources principles and techniques.
Physical Requirement:
  • Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to work outdoors at times in varying weather conditions.
  • Ability to work at heights from ladders scaffolding and lifts.
Workplace Exposures:
  • Ability to work in confined spaces climb in and out of tanks using ladders and work around noxious odors and high noise levels.
Competencies you bring:
Manages Complexity
:Making sense of complex high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Collaborates:Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Communicates Effectively:Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Drives Vision and Purpose:Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.
Action Oriented:Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency high energy and enthusiasm.
Plans and Aligns:Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty integrity and authenticity.

Required Licenses:
  • A valid unencumbered Washington State Drivers License.
  • Completion of an apprenticeship program technical degree/schooling or equivalent training that clearly demonstrates journey-level status in your designated craft (Electrical or Instrumentation).
  • Additional licenses certifications and other requirements determined to be necessary to meet the business needs of the employing unit may be required.
It Would be Great if You Also Bring:
  • Wastewater Experience.
  • Experience with Maximo including work scheduling.
Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

  • Work Location:1200 Monster Road SW Renton WA 98057.Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
  • Work Schedule:This full-time position works a 40-hour work week with 4-10hr or 5-8hr schedule options available. This position is overtime eligible. This position requires the ability to work all shift schedules and to report to work during adverse and inclement weather conditions and be on a rotating call list upon completion of a 9-months trial service period. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
  • Union Representation:This position is represented by SEIU Local 925.

Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.We value diversity diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Application materials will be screened for clarity completeness and alignment with the experience qualifications knowledge and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.

To apply submit a:

  • Complete Application (Required)
  • Resume (Required)
  • Responses to the supplemental questions (Required)
  • Cover Letter (optional will be reviewed if submitted)

Note: Additional documents wont be considered during minimum qualification screening.

Who to Contact:For more information regarding this recruitment please contact Emiliya Makaryan at .

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True Northwe are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting support and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people living with disabilities and veterans.

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