Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Lead - West Point

King County (WA)•Seattle, WA

45d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead a group of offsite mechanics in repair and troubleshooting, for planned and unscheduled maintenance. Perform and/or provide expert advice on mechanical maintenance work. Inspect work in progress to ensure that maintenance works meets trades standards, schedules are met, and safe working practices are adhered to; monitor work quality and quantity; and provide suggestions on how to improve methods and solve problems. Participate in Capital improvement projects as assigned. Provide SME input to project management for pumping station designs and improvement. Be responsible for scheduling and coordinating work between CM and other crafts. About the Role: Working in a team setting this person will use their journey level maintenance experience to conduct and oversee high level repairs on all types of rotating mechanical equipment including but not limited to, Offsite pumping station repairs, Conveyance systems, Biosolids decanting Blowers, Influent and effluent pumps, Bio-gas scrubbing compressors, gear boxes, conveyance systems and multiple piping systems. This person will be goal oriented and work on building a safe and friendly working environment. This person will work to provide a team culture dedicated to working with other groups and communication About the Team: Working in a team setting this person will use their journey-level maintenance experience to conduct and oversee high-level repairs on all types of rotating mechanical equipment including but not limited to, biosolids dewatering centrifuges, hydraulic systems, positive displacement pumps, centrifugal pumps, primary sedimentation equipment, influent and effluent pumps, bio-gas compressors, gearboxes, conveyance systems, and multiple piping systems.

Requirements

Knowledge of journey level mechanical maintenance or millwright work experience (five years) in an industrial maintenance environment
Knowledge and experience in heavy equipment mechanical maintenance repair work and replacement criteria
Knowledge of supervisory techniques and principles including human resources techniques and principles
Oral and written communication skills; ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions
Knowledge and experience in applying maintenance planning and scheduling techniques and principles
Skill in troubleshooting and problem solving equipment and machinery issues with limited documentation
Skill in working in a team environment and with employees in skilled trades classifications
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.
Develops Talent: Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals.
Drives Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience in life cycle analysis including root cause analysis and troubleshooting
Knowledge and experience in heavy equipment mechanical maintenance repair work and replacement criteria
Knowledge and experience working with industrial safety standards and procedures related to mechanical maintenance work
Knowledge of supervisory techniques and principles including human resources techniques and principles
Oral and written communication skills; ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions
Knowledge and experience in applying maintenance planning and scheduling techniques and principles
Experience in equipment operation and installation

Responsibilities

Provide lead direction and technical assistance to maintenance mechanical staff.
Lead responsibilities include but are not limited to determining work assignments, work priorities, work schedules, training, participating in hiring and providing feedback on performance evaluations.
Technical duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to training, troubleshooting, repairing and maintenance of mechanical equipment and systems
Inspect work in progress to ensure that maintenance works meets trades standards, schedules are met and safe working practices are adhered to; monitor work quality and quantity; and provide suggestions to supervisor and other staff on how to improve methods and solve problems
Review and evaluate work orders to determine work scheduling and priorities; organize, prepare, maintain and verify accuracy of equipment history records and ensure that work is being performed in an efficient and cost-effective manner
Making decisions and facilitating communications between work groups as required
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
Generous vacation and paid sick leave
Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness programs
Onsite activity centers
Employee Giving Program
Employee assistance programs
Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
Training and career development programs