Pumps Superintendent – Construction & Maintenance Project Supervisor

This position provides supervision to a team of pump technicians in the inspection, diagnostic, maintenance, and replacement of various styles of pumps that support both hatchery residents and the production of fish. These components are a critical to the successful production of fish as well as human health.

The incumbent will assist Project Managers and customer programs by applying their knowledge pump tolerances to determine the correct pump application for specific needs, determine curves, participate in the bid processes for large scale purchases, develops maintenance and replacement schedules, prepares reports detailing concerns, deficiencies, needed repairs and estimated costs that have the potential to impact budget requests, and monitors unit spending.

This position will also assist the unit in the removal, refurbishing and installation of pump bodies and motors.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Construction and Maintenance Project Supervisor will be responsible for,

• Responds to emergencies after business hours and at times weekends when fish loss is imminent.
• Lead in the assessment, troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, and replacement of fish hatchery production pumps up to 300 horsepower, as well as performs these tasks on domestic submersible, end suction, centrifugal pumps, valves, manifolds, and flow meters.
• Prioritize and schedule upcoming work by severity of issue, program priority, and/or geographical location to develop a schedule of tasks for the pump preventative maintenance program.
• Analyzes prints, records, and engineering notes to develop pump technical specifications to include the curve, measurements, and materials to be advertised for acceptable bids.
• Break down pumps to component level, assess wear, purchase parts or machine parts on lathe and milling machines.
• Testing and evaluating hatchery pump and water supply systems to include, balancing motors and pump vibration testing.

• Independently prepares drawings and sketches to illustrate projects for staff to follow, as well as conveys verbal instructions. Prepares as-built drawings for components designed internally.
• Participates in conceptual and 30-60-90 drawing reviews, providing expertise to mitigate issues of functionality or feasibility. Identifies issues or conflicts that would require adjustments or exemptions to ordinary construction practices.
• Analyzes project specifications for sequence of work, material and personnel requirements, and scheduling of material and equipment deliveries. Identifies quantities of material or services that require purchasing contracts and develops specifications for the bidding process. Prepares detailed cost estimates.
• Tracks detailed monthly expenditures including travel, vehicle mileage, purchases and hours by composing Excel based reports for submission.
• Monitor incoming work orders pertaining to pump related needs in order to determine and implement the pump crew work schedule and budget.
• Provide onsite inspection of components, equipment and fixtures to determine need for maintenance or repair.

• Supervises a team of journey level workers in the through scheduling, directing, coordinating and supervising during project development to completion.
• Supervises and mentors technical and professional level staff in order to support an effective, motivated team.

Work setting, including hazards:
Duties are performed at construction sites on hatchery and wildlife areas and on occasion in a fabrication shop. Hazards include working on rough terrain, riverbanks, slippery slopes, and other surfaces, confined and difficult to reach spaces, and working and driving in all types of weather conditions. Bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, pushing, pulling, and lifting of 50 pounds repetitively when loading and unloading trucks or moving materials around project site.

This position may involve working in or near water, including tasks that require navigating, negotiating, and performing duties related to water environments.

Some tasks will involve sitting at a…