Trade Shop Supv. - Electrical

Denver Water; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer contributions

Secure pension fund

Generous PTO package

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

A municipal water utility in Denver is seeking a Trade Shop Supervisor to lead a team of technicians, ensuring accurate and efficient daily operations. Key responsibilities include overseeing scheduling and quality of work, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations. This role requires strong leadership and technical proficiency, as well as the ability to analyze data for operational improvements. A commitment to safety and quality is essential in managing the performance of the team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory role in a technical or trade environment.
• Strong understanding of industry standards and safety regulations.
• Ability to analyze data to optimize business processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of technicians in daily operations.
• Manage performance evaluations and provide ongoing training.
• Oversee quality adherence to industry standards and regulations.
• Develop performance metrics to enhance operational efficiency.
• Assist with budget preparation, procurement, and inventory control.
• Develop KPIs and maintain comprehensive reports and work order records.

Skills

Leadership skills

Technical proficiency

Budget management

Mentoring and coaching

Budgeting & resources

Training & development

Job description

Working for Denver Water offers a rewarding and comprehensive employment experience marked by exceptional benefits and a strong organizational culture. Employees enjoy a robust 401(k) plan with employer contributions, a secure pension fund to support long-term financial well‑being, and high-quality benefits that include a generous PTO package as well as medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Position Summary

The Trade Shop Supervisor provides essential leadership and guidance, managing the daily planning, organization, and evaluation of all technician tasks. The position ensures that all trade shop work is performed with accuracy, quality, and efficiency. This position also develops and maintains key reports, leveraging data to analyze business processes, optimizing work requirements, and managing budgeting resources effectively.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has formal supervisory responsibilities over other employees.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of technicians within the designated trade shop. Manage all aspects of technician performance, including hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, and ongoing training and development.
• Oversee the planning, scheduling, and coordination of daily tasks, work orders and projects to ensure timely and efficient completion.
• Provide comprehensive instruction and training to ensure team proficiency in all job‑specific duties, incorporating the safe and effective use of specialized tools, equipment, established SOPs, and essential computer systems and software applications.
• Supervise the overall quality and quantity of work performed by technicians, ensuring strict adherence to industry standards, all applicable State and Local codes, as well as Denver Water's CPCS quality standards.
• Supervise and/or actively participate in the inspection and diagnosis of equipment failures and preventative maintenance activities that align with Asset Management best practices.
• Oversee and/or assist with the disassembly, replacement, reassembly, and performance testing of equipment using standard testing devices. May be required to perform technical calculations, equipment layout or understand and interpret drawings.
• Train, mentor, and coach personnel on standard job methods and procedures, proper tool/equipment usage, and rigorous adherence to safe working practices.
• Ensure all Personal Protective Equipment is inspected and tested according to industry standards.
• Assist with budget preparation, provide recommendations for contract work, and coordinate maintenance, equipment, and inventory control.
• Develop key performance metrics and establish goals to support overall operational efficiency and strategic initiatives. Develop and maintain comprehensive reports, and update and maintain accurate work order records.
• Perform capacity planning based on business needs to align staffing and resources with Asset Management best practices and the strategic goals of the organization.
• May be required to perform on‑call duty, work shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime as directed.
• May be required to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Perform related duties as required.

The Following Discipline(s) Fall Under This Job Description

• Electrical – The electrical shop supervisor oversees and is responsible for the decision making of electricians and senior electricians in areas of troubleshooting & diagnosing electrical equipment outages in challenging environments, repair and maintenance of equipment, preventative maintenance activities, and overseeing emergency and after‑hours response for all electrical systems up to 25kV across raw water delivery infrastructure, water treatment plants, pump stations, and hydroelectric power plants. This role ensures the safe working conditions of equipment and electricians in compliance with state, local and federal regulations, standards including Arch Flash, LOTO procedures, proper usage of electrical safety PPE, NFPA 70E and proper de‑energization practices. The electric shop supervisor is the subject matter expert in the operations and maintenance of medium‑voltage equipment, protective & isolation devices, motors, motor control centers, industrial instrumentation, AC & DC systems and other electrical distribution system assets.