Senior Process Control Supervisor, Water Treatment

King County; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

King County is seeking a Process Control Supervisor for the West Point Treatment Plant to lead the process control work group and collaborate with peers at Brightwater and South Treatment Plant. You will oversee staff, drive process improvements, and ensure regulatory compliance across wastewater operations.

Join a mission-driven utility responsible for protecting water quality and supporting regional sustainability, with opportunities to influence capital planning and nitrogen discharge

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven ability to communicate/present technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated work history of interpreting regulations/permits and implementing compliant programs.
• Direct process control work experience in a manufacturing setting (e.g., wastewater/water treatment).
• Strong written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform the full scope of supervisory responsibilities for the assigned process control staff.
• Evaluate plant performance and laboratory data and provide or approve directives for process control adjustments.
• Review and approve regulatory and technical reports.
• Partner with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with all permits, laws, and regulations.
• Provide overall vision for the process control function and motivate employees.
• Approve purchasing, budgeting, design upgrades and major process control changes.
• Review laboratory testing and sampling techniques and QA/QC programs.
• Review and improve work processes and procedures to improve efficiency and documentation.

Skills

Technical communication

Regulatory interpretation

Process control experience

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

King County is seeking a Process Control Supervisor for the West Point Treatment Plant to lead the process control work group and collaborate with peers at Brightwater and South Treatment Plant. You will oversee staff, drive process improvements, and ensure regulatory compliance across wastewater operations.

Join a mission-driven utility responsible for protecting water quality and supporting regional sustainability, with opportunities to influence capital planning and nitrogen discharge