Summary
King County's Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Section is looking for an experienced and technically proficient Industrial Maintenance Program Specialist.
About the Role: Industrial Maintenance Program Specialist are the heart of the planned maintenance and repair process for King County Wastewater Treatment Division (KC WTD) . In this role you will coordinate weekly work schedules with multiple crafts to accomplish the repair/maintenance/restoration of equipment and systems that treat wastewater . This role includes daily review of new work orders for prioritization, review of existing work in progress and backlog review to coordinate older work orders with current equipment/system outages to maximize maintenance reliability in addition to planning scheduled outages and coordinating outside vendor services as needed . ?
This position is eligible for a hybrid 3 days on-site/1 day telework 4/10 (M-Th/Tu-F) or 4 days on-site/1 day telework 5/8 (M-F) work schedule.
About the Team:
The Brightwater WWTP Operations and Maintenance (O&M) group are a close-knit group dedicated to the sustained, high efficien cy operation of the largest membra ne Wastewater treatment plant in Washington State.
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 Maintenance Program Specialist ,
you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity . Apply now for a rewarding career at the Wastewater Treatment 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 opportunities. Job Duties
What You Will Be Doing: - Assist in the development and planning of a comprehensive predictive and preventative maintenance program for the assigned treatment plant and associated facilities. Implement and administer program requirements including policies and procedures. Work with section management and plant supervisory staff in determining work priorities and business needs during work order schedule implementation to ensure that the plant operations is in compliance with regulatory requirements on a daily basis.
- Plan, schedule, and determine (annual, monthly, weekly, and/or daily) work order assignments using automated maintenance information reporting systems; Analyze and evaluate work orders and prepare work order scope, parts, materials, labor, and supply requirements; Coordinate material requirements with stores for job initiation; Ensure that work order documentation accurately reflects the work performed by staff.
- Oversee and evaluate maintenance backlogs and determine if scheduling changes are needed based on the plant's business needs; Determine backlog work priorities; Communicate and coordinate work orders and order changes with maintenance and operations supervisory staff on a regular and continual basis.
- Use the automated maintenance information reporting system to provide regular reports to section management and other supervisory and maintenance staff. Analyze and evaluate time, labor and material costs and work with section management and other supervisory and maintenance staff in determining methods to improve work production and life expectancy of equipment.
- Identify and determine maintenance work that will be performed by external vendors or contractors and coordinate this work with plant operations and maintenance staff.
- Conduct and/or coordinate regular maintenance planning and scheduling meetings to monitor work progress and to adjust plans and schedules.
- Participate in the annual budget process by estimating the costs of materials, parts and labor that is needed to perform predictive and preventative maintenance work.
- Identify and coordinate with engineering staff the development and preparation of life cycle analysis reports for plant equipment and supporting systems.
- Participate and/or develop and implement policies and procedures associated with predictive and preventative maintenance planning and scheduling.
- Perform Electrical & Mechanical job planning and work scoping including repair parts review and work packaging organization.
- Perform asset validation utilizing the mobile electronic database update program (Survey 123/Pink App).
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Qualifications You Bring:- Knowledge of skilled trades and demonstrated experience as a journey level worker or knowledge of multi-trade scope-of-work and experience working in the Industrial Maintenance Program.
- Advanced knowledge of maintenance techniques and principles in an industrial environment and demonstrated skill in applying these principles.
- Knowledge and demonstrated skill in understanding the labor, materials, costs, and skill requirements for maintenance work orders performed by skilled trades classifications.
- Knowledge and demonstrated experience with predictive methods such as oil analysis, vibration analysis, thermography, and ultrasound
- Demonstrated experience in applying troubleshooting and analytical skills in evaluating equipment and/or system problems.
- Advanced knowledge and demonstrated experience in applying maintenance planning and scheduling techniques and principles in an industrial environment or a wastewater treatment facility.
- Knowledge and demonstrated experience with predictive methods such as oil analysis, vibration analysis, thermography, and ultrasound.
Competencies You Bring:- Manages Complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
- Plans and Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
- Optimizes Work Process - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Communicates Effectively - Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamic.
- Manages Ambiguity - Operating effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear.
Required Licenses or Certifications:- Washington State Driver's License
It Would Be Great If You Also Bring:- Knowledge and proficient skill with specific Computerized Management Systems (CMMS); e.g. Maximo, Mainsaver.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:- Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work a hybrid 3 days on-site/1 day telework, 4/10 (Mon-Thu/Tue-Fri) or 4 days on-site/1 day telework 5/8 (Mon-Fri) work schedule. Employees in this role work onsite at Brightwater Wastewater Treatment Plant. Frequency of remote work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department's vision of Green Where We Work.
- Remote Work Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements.
- Work Location: Brightwater Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), 22505 State Route 9 SE, Woodinville, WA 98072
- Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week, 4-10 work schedule. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
- Union Representation: This position is represented by The Local-117-WTD
Application and Selection Process: We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We value diverse perspectives, 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.
Applications without the following required materials will not be considered for this position.
To apply, submit a: - Complete Application
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Note: Additional documents won't be considered.
Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: dventers@kingcounty.gov
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