Trade Shop Supv. - Electrical

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

- High School Diploma or GED.

- Minimum 6 years of related work experience.

- Any equivalent combination of certifications, education, or experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities for the position.

Licenses, Registration, and Certifications

- Must be able to possess and maintain a valid Class 'R' Colorado driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record at time of hire.

- State Master Electrical License at time of hire.

- May require ISA Level 1 Certification.

Safety Sensitive Requirements

- This is a safety sensitive job where an employee's direct action/inaction may lead to immediate harm to self, team, or the public and/or will have significant risk to the mission of Denver Water. To promote the safety, employees in this job must possess English proficiency adequate to effectively communicate with customers and coworkers, including proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

An offer of employment may be contingent upon satisfactory results of a post-offer drug test and alcohol. Denver Water tests for the following: amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana (THC), opiates, and phencyclidine (PCP). A strength test may also be conducted due to the physical requirements of the position. This strength test may include lifting, pushing, and pulling various amounts of weight as well as crouching, squatting, and lifting one’s own body weight from various positions. If the position is deemed safety-sensitive or requires a CDL, you will be placed on the random drug and alcohol testing list, which means you may be tested if your name is selected while employed at Denver Water.

Applicants for employment at Denver Water must be authorized to work in the U.S. Denver Water will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

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.

At the heart of Denver Water’s workplace are its core values: vision, integrity, passion, excellence, and respect. These principles guide every aspect of the organization, fostering a collaborative and purpose-driven environment where employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact on the community and the future of water sustainability.

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 Standard Operating Procedures (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.

Denver Water is committed to creating a diverse work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number is received. Denver Water reserves the right to either close or extend a posting.

We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is prohibited on all Denver Water property.

Denver Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to building a culturally diverse workforce. We encourage applications from women, People of Color, veterans, and people with disabilities.

Brianna Vega

1600 W. 12th Ave.

Denver, CO. 80204

Brianna.vega@denverwater.org