Seattle Public Utilities · 22 hours ago
Arc Flash and Building Systems Advisor
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses. The Arc Flash and Building Systems Advisor will be responsible for developing and implementing a utility-wide Arc Flash program and managing other facility projects related to building systems.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a new utility-wide Arc Flash program which includes: Identifying SPU electrical services with an arc flash hazard. Developing scopes of work and select/managing consultant contract(s) to complete arc flash studies as needed
Managing the Arc Flash program budget and other project activity which may be identified from Arc Flash related work
Developing policies and procedures needed for the Arc Flash Program in coordination with SPU’s Safety Team and other internal SPU teams
Advise and lead other workforce facilities programs, projects and policy development as assigned. This will include: Managing programs and projects related to building system upgrades and replacements including building electrification work to remove fossil fuels from buildings
Serving as part of the core team for the development and implementation of the new Workforce Facilities Asset Management Program
Brief SPU's leadership as needed
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Five (5) years professional experience in facilities management, program management, electrical systems, or other related fields
Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Architectural Design, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Studies, or similar fields of study. If no degree, an additional two (2) years of relevant experience is required
Combinations of appropriate education, training, certification, and experience(s) will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability
Preferred
Working knowledge of electrical distribution systems
Arc Flash Training / Arc Flash OSHA certification
Understanding of current IEEE standards, as well as NESC, OSHA
Strong knowledge of NFPA standards, specifically NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 70B
Experience setting up and managing new programs with multiple stakeholders
Experience managing facility projects
Benefits
Vacation
Holiday
Sick leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents
Company
Seattle Public Utilities
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