WWTP Maintenance Supervisor

City of Edmonds • Edmonds Wastewater Treatment Plant, WA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, the WWTP Maintenance Supervisor plans, organizes, and supervises the maintenance, repair, and reliability activities of the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and associated facilities. This position oversees the mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation & control (I&C) maintenance teams, ensures optimal equipment performance, and leads the development of preventive and predictive maintenance programs. The Maintenance Supervisor works closely with Operations, Engineering, and contractors to ensure plant assets are maintained safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all regulatory requirements. This position will, when assigned, perform the duties of the WWTP Manager during their absence.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Environmental Science, Water and Wastewater Technology, Civil Engineering, or related field; or completion of an accredited industrial maintenance, mechanical/electrical technology, or related technical program; and five (5) years of industrial or wastewater maintenance experience, including two (2) years in a lead or supervisory role.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience which allows the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the position may also be considered.
• A valid Driver’s license is required at time of hire.
• A State of Washington Driver’s License is required within 30 days from date of hire.
• State of Washington Group I Wastewater Operator Certification within one year.
• Must work towards a Group IV certification from hire date.
• CPR and First Aid card within 6 months of hire
• Other certifications/licenses may be required within a specified period of time after hire.
• A criminal background check is required following a conditional offer of employment.
• This is a City identified safety sensitive position and requires a pre-employment drug screening following a conditional offer of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience maintaining wastewater treatment plant systems.
• Vibration analysis or predictive maintenance certifications (Vibration Level I, Thermography, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and evaluate assigned staff; provide coaching, technical training, and development opportunities to develop team capability; manage performance and recommend corrective action, if needed.
• Prioritize and assign work orders, PM tasks, corrective repairs, and special projects.
• Ensure all maintenance work complies with plant safety policies and procedures.
• During periods of absence of WWTP Manager, assume Manager roles and responsibilities as assigned.
• Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive preventive maintenance (PM) program.
• Lead predictive maintenance (PdM) activities such as vibration analysis, thermal imaging, oil analysis, and condition monitoring.
• Monitor asset performance data and recommend repair or replacement based on lifecycle and reliability analysis.
• Maintain and optimize the CMMS (computerized maintenance management system)
• Oversee maintenance of pumps, motors, blowers, clarifiers, HVAC systems, chemical feed systems, digester equipment, electrical distribution systems, and SCADA/I&C systems.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical issues and guide staff in root-cause analysis.
• Work with operations and maintenance teams to minimize equipment downtime.
• Maintain working knowledge of instrumentation and SCADA to support troubleshooting and planning; coordinate with I&C staff on SCADA alarms, controls reliability, and critical infrastructure support.
• Maintain asset inventories and lifecycle data, equipment manuals, maintenance history, and regulatory documentation.
• Prepare maintenance performance reports, including downtime, backlog, and reliability metrics.
• Assist in developing maintenance-related budgets and long-term capital repair and replacement plans.
• Plan for asset repair, placement, reliability, and redundancy; analyze condition, risk, and maintenance requirements; and produce asset status reports.
• Serve as WWTP maintenance representative during construction, equipment replacements, and contractor activities.
• Review design documents for maintainability and operational impacts.
• Coordinate shutdowns, tie-ins, and commissioning activities with engineering and contractors.
• Ensure maintenance staff follow confined space, lockout-tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, chemical handling, and other safety procedures.
• Participate in site safety audits and hazard assessments; assure annual fire safety inspections are completed.
• Support regulatory compliance related to maintenance, asset condition, and reliability.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain a wide variety of reports, records and files related to assigned activities and personnel.
• Communicate with personnel and outside organizations to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts and exchange information.
• Provide technical expertise, information and assistance to the Manager regarding assigned functions, assist as needed in the formulation and development of policies, procedures and programs.
• Operate a computer and other office equipment as assigned, maintain current knowledge of plant instrumentation and control systems, drive a vehicle to various sites to inspect work.
• Attend and conduct a variety of meetings as assigned, represent the City at a variety of meetings away from the plant site as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• New hires generally start between $9,515.00 and $10,490.50 per month. Placement within the position’s full wage scale is based on qualifications and professional experience. The full wage scale for this position is between $9,515.00 and $12,750.50 per month.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree