Coatings and Corrosion Specialist

Water Otter Job Board; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

King County is seeking a Coatings and Corrosion Specialist to support conveyance and treatment projects. You will participate in field inspections, evaluate corrosion of wastewater assets, and develop rehabilitation recommendations with rough cost estimates.

The role involves collaborating with multi-discipline teams on projects such as pump station upgrades and treatment plant improvements. A hybrid work model is offered to balance remote and in-person work.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience developing cost estimates or bids for construction projects.
• Ability to solve complex technical issues in a multi-discipline environment.
• Proficiency with common software used for work products and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction service and inspection including reviewing drawings and documentation.
• Serve as SME on coatings and linings for wastewater projects.
• Develop and manage work orders and contract documents plus cost estimates.
• Inspect facilities to assess corrosion and recommend rehabilitation actions with rough estimates.
• Maintain relationships with coatings and corrosion industries to suggest standards improvements.

Skills

Cost estimating

Bid packages

Problem solving

Multi-discipline teams

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Teams

Databases

Job description

Job Description

Summary

This position provides an opportunity for utilization of coatings knowledge, technical skills, and cost estimating skills, while working collaboratively with multiple teams to improve the WTD Conveyance and Treatment systems through innovative problem solving, project planning and design, from inception to completion of multiple simultaneous projects.

About the Role:

We are dedicated public servants whose mission is to protect public health and enhance the environment by collecting and treating wastewater while recycling valuable resources for the Puget Sound region. This mission runs through all our work that requires tackling interesting and challenging projects. We instill a supportive work culture that is open to new ideas and methods.

Candidates will be involved in conveyance projects, pump station upgrades, and treatment plant upgrades.

The following are on-going or upcoming projects: Corrosion Repairs On-Call. Joint Sealant and Grouting On-call. Roofing project. West Point Raw Sewage Pump Replacement. West Point RAS Piping Rehab. West Point Gate Replacement. Mouth of the Duwamish CSO. Carnation TP Membrane Tank Painting. Brightwater TP Membrane Tank Failed Coating Remediation.

This position follows a hybrid work model, blending remote and in-person work.

About the Team:

King County is committed to equity and diversity in the workplace. In addition, the county is committed to recruiting and maintaining a quality workforce that shares our guiding principles: collaborative, service-oriented, results-focused, accountable, innovative, professional, fair and just. The conveyance inspection unit embodies these values and is a great team to work for enabling its team members to utilize their skills and free thinking to solve problems.

Join our team dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come! With over 1000 employees engaged in planning, designing, building, and operating treatment facilities, our agency is at the forefront of environmental stewardship. Success for us means upholding our legacy while promising future generations a pristine environment.

We partner with regulatory agencies to reduce harmful waste discharge and actively educate the public and businesses on water quality protection. We prioritize accountability to our ratepayers and operate a well-managed agency that services over 2.3 million King County residents . Our regional wastewater treatment system not only sustains a healthy environment but also fuels economic development, fostering prosperity in our region. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, join us in our mission to safeguard our precious water resources.

Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:

King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Coatings and Corrosion Specialist, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity .

Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing:

• Perform Construction Service and Inspection. Perform field inspections, review shop drawings and technical documentation on products submitted by contractors, assist in the interpretation of specifications, advise on contractor compliance with contract documents, and review change orders when required by field personnel or as required by law.
• Serve as technical subject matter expert on more traditional wastewater projects that require coatings and linings.
• Develop and manage work order contracts and work orders. Prepare and assist in the development of public works and procurement contract documents and cost estimates to comply with County and State public bidding policy.
• Perform facility inspections in order to gauge severity of corrosion of wastewater assets and make rehabilitation recommendations with rough cost estimates.
• Maintain an active relationship with the coatings, corrosion rehabilitation, and sealant industries in order to make suggestions for improvements to WTD’s Engineering standards.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

• Demonstrated experience working with construction bid packages and developing cost estimates or bids representing either the owner, contractor, or consultant
• Demonstrated experience in solving complex technical issues within a multi-discipline work environment.
• Proficient in software that supports the delivery of required work products, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and databases, as well as any technical or specialty software programs required to perform the job functions.

Competencies You Bring:

• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Cultivates Innovation: