Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Brightwater

King County•Woodinville, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

King County's Wastewater Treatment Division is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to be a part of the East Mechanical Unit. Join a skilled team of maintenance professionals responsible for keeping one of the Pacific Northwest's most advanced wastewater treatment facilities operating safely and reliably. This position offers hands-on work with large industrial equipment, opportunities to expand technical expertise, and the chance to support essential environmental services for the region. Employees who are actively engaged in their professional growth have opportunities for advancement to Industrial Maintenance Mechanic-Master, as well as potential leadership roles as they become available. Working as part of a team, this person will apply their maintenance experience to perform high-level repairs on a variety of rotating mechanical equipment, including—but not limited to—biosolids decanting blowers, influent and effluent pumps, biogas scrubbing compressors, gearboxes, conveyance systems, and multiple piping systems. The ideal candidate is goal-oriented and contributes to a safe, collaborative, and positive work environment. They will support a team culture focused on effective communication, working closely with other groups, and following good shop practices to maintain a high standard of workmanship. Employees in WTD play a key role in the environmental stewardship of the local community while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. This position provides the opportunity to work collaboratively on major projects and repairs involving pumps, piping, gearboxes, and other critical plant equipment. The Mechanical team currently consists of 6 team members who work closely with Operations, Instrumentation, and Electrical staff to maintain equipment at Brightwater Treatment Plant and various offsite facilities. 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. In this role, 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.

Requirements

Knowledge and hands-on experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing pumps, motors, valves, and other rotating equipment used in industrial or wastewater systems including diagnosing mechanical failures and implementing appropriate repair methods.
Use rigging and material handling devices to move and position heavy equipment and components.
Skill in safely using hand and power tools, precision measuring instruments, and machine tools (lathes, mills, drill presses).
Ability to safely perform welding, cutting, and metal fabrication activities in support of equipment maintenance and repair.
Ability to understand and apply information from blueprints, schematics, manuals, and preventive maintenance procedures.
Knowledge of industrial safety standards, including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, and proper handling of hazardous materials.
Ability to work collaboratively with coworkers and other trades; communicate effectively in writing and verbally; and accurately document work in a computerized maintenance management system such as Maximo.
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.
Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Manages Ambiguity - Operating effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear.
Situational Adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
Valid Washington State Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience with plumbing, pumps, hydraulics, welding, and rigging techniques and principles.
Experience in heavy equipment mechanical maintenance, including repairs and understanding replacement criteria.
Knowledge of and experience applying industrial safety standards and procedures related to mechanical maintenance.
Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to read, write, and follow instructions accurately.
Experience with equipment operation, installation, and commissioning.
Experience planning and executing complex equipment overhauls.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and overhaul of a variety of complex machinery used in plant operations.
Install, repair, and maintain piping and plumbing systems for sewage, water, gases, chemicals, and solids using appropriate materials.
Fabricate and install metal fixtures, including vents, air ducts, doors, louvers, containers, equipment covers, machinery bases, and support members.
Design, fabricate, and repair plant piping, equipment guards, and bases.
Use welding equipment, including metal inert gas (MIG), tungsten inert gas (TIG), arc welding, cutting torches, plasma cutters, and plastic welders.
Plan equipment repairs using blueprints, engineering drawings, computer-aided design (CAD), Maintenance Information Management System (MIMS), operations and maintenance manuals, vendor data, catalogs, and other resources.
Collaborate with CAD personnel to provide as-built drawings to support parts/material ordering, equipment assembly, and modifications.
Perform other duties as assigned to support plant operations and maintenance.