Industrial Instrument/Electrical Technician - Lead

King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division has an immediate need for an Industrial Instrument and Electrical Lead at its West Point Treatment Plant.

If you’ve 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 and Electricians.

You’ll have the opportunity to use and expand your leadership and technical skills while continuing to grow within King County’s 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

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 uninterruptible power supplies equipment including the servicing and replacement of batteries.

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 system (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.

Perform maintenance and repairs on (low, medium, and high voltage) switchgear, transformers, power generators, and distribution systems.

Maintain, troubleshoot, perform preventative maintenance, and repair all motor control centers with associated equipment and control devices and variable-frequency and direct-current drives, including adjustment of speed profiles, troubleshooting to component levels and replacement when needed.

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.

Journey level work experience (four years) in an industrial maintenance environment.

Knowledge of the application of national electrical codes, electrical distribution and generation principles and techniques.

Knowledge of different functions of electrical equipment and electrical troubleshooting and diagnosis. Knowledge of physics, chemistry and mathematics.

Knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLC), basic motors and controls, and soldering techniques and splicing. Knowledge of electronic/electrical circuits, instrumentation, and test equipment.

Knowledge of PID control loops. Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures. Knowledge of purchasing techniques and principles. Knowledge of industrial safety procedures

Demonstrated skill in running conduit and installing wire and variable frequency drive programming, maintenance, and repair.

Demonstrated skill in using 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.

Demonstrated skill in using a computer and related software. Demonstrated skill in operating power and hand tools

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:

• Outdoors environment during wet weather, confined space and being exposed to 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.
Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

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.
Demonstrates Self-Awareness: Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Required licenses:

• Washington State Driver’s 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:

• Experience with Maximo, including work scheduling.
• Wastewater experience.

Working Conditions:

• Work Location: 1400 Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle, WA 98199. 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-month probationary 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.

Anticipated Timeline for this recruitment: (subject to change)

• Technical Interviews: April 14th - 16th (tentative)
• Interviews: April 21st & 22nd (tentative)

To apply, submit a:

• Complete Application (Required)
• Resume (Required)
• Cover Letter (Required)
• Responses to the supplemental questions (Required)

Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.

Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Emiliya Makaryan atemiliya.makaryan@kingcounty.gov.

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