Electrician Constructor Working Crew Chief (Based in Skagit)

About the role

Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation's largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. The Electrician Constructor Working Crew Chief at the Skagit Hydroelectric Project oversees a team of up to 11 Electrician Constructors and apprentices, managing the installation, inspection, and maintenance of electrical equipment and facilities used in the generation, distribution, and transmission of electrical power, as well as residential and commercial facilities at the Skagit Project. The Crew Chief plans and assigns work, forecasts workload, ensures adequate equipment, parts, and personnel are available, maintains materials and job records, and compiles reports. This position reports to the Generation Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Plans, supervises, and evaluates the work of journey-level workers, apprentices, helpers, and laborers
• Requisitions materials, tools, and equipment required for each job
• Compiles and prepares reports related to work activities, employee status, and materials inventories; completes workload forecasting
• Reviews upcoming work and develops detailed work plans and labor estimates based on blueprints, engineering requests, and project documentation
• Coordinates and monitors safety and training programs
• Plans and supervises the removal of hazardous/toxic materials
• Provides technical assistance to subordinate staff, contractors, and employees of other jurisdictions
• Provides guidance, training, and performance measurement for Generation Electrician Constructor Apprentices (GECA)
• Performs Electrician-Constructor duties as necessary and may take and hold high-voltage clearances

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Three years of experience as an Electrician-Constructor or equivalent journey-level position working in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment used in the generation and distribution of electrical power
• One year working with 2,200 volt or higher electrical equipment

License, Certification, and Other Requirements

• Current Washington State driver's license

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Crew Chief/Lead Person
• Strong ability to lead and manage employees in an objective and productive manner
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
• Five years of experience in Hydroelectric Generation

Work Environment

• Works around high-voltage equipment when inspecting and monitoring work activities
• Works around hazardous materials

Emergency Response Commitment

Seattle City Light is committed to reliable service during emergencies. Through the Emergency Response Program, each employee is assigned a role—usually aligned with their regular duties—to support emergency operations. Participation is required and vital to helping the utility stay prepared and serve the community when it matters most.

Pay

The full salary range for this position is $83.19 – $97.63 per hour.

Benefits

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information is available at https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits.