Description

Position Description

Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation's largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.

Seattle City Light is hiring a Senior Material Controller at the Skagit Hydroelectric Project located in Newhalem, Washington. Newhalem is 116 miles northeast of Seattle, in a very remote, rural area nestled in the northern Cascade mountain range at one of Washington State's most beautiful and scenic hydro generating facilities. This position directly supports Generation Operations by ensuring materials, equipment, and services are available to maintain safe, reliable hydroelectric operations. The role works closely with Crew Chiefs, Supervisors, and Warehousing staff to coordinate purchasing, inventory replenishment, and vendor services in support of ongoing maintenance and capital work. The successful candidate will operate in a regulated public-sector environment and navigate multiple procurement, inventory, and financial systems to track orders, monitor deliveries, and resolve issues that could impact field work. Attention to operational priorities, follow-through, and proactive communication are essential to keeping work moving and minimizing delays in the field. This position will report to the Senior Operations Manager of the Skagit Hydroelectric Project.

Job Responsibilities

Here is more about what you'll be doing:

• Prepare purchase requisitions and purchase orders, including item specifications and compliance requirements.
• Review and coordinate Generation Operations requests for O&M and CIP materials.
• Coordinate purchases directly with vendors and contractors to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment.
• Manage inventory replenishment for hydroelectric facilities, including creating stock codes, analyzing minimum stock levels, and setting reorder priorities to ensure material availability.
• Coordinate with Crew Chiefs, Supervisors, and Warehousing staff on long-lead items, expedited orders, and the status of goods received and services rendered.
• Code and process invoices in the AP Portal, verify receipt of goods and services, and route invoices for management approval.
• Prepare and administer annual small maintenance contracts and spend-down purchase orders; track vendor and contractor compliance, expenditures, and payments.
• Monitor supplier performance; identify, document, and resolve delivery, quality, and order discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records in automated inventory and warehouse management systems, including part numbers, stock items, and inventory changes.
• Coordinate with Seattle procurement staff to ensure blanket contracts are current and active.
• Research and gather procurement information to support efficient, compliant, and timely purchasing decisions.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with City of Seattle and Seattle City Light purchasing policies and standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: In addition to the skills and experience mentioned below, a successful applicant will have experience that reflects a commitment to creating fair and equitable outcomes and has:

Requires a minimum of three years of experience in material control and administrative warehousing, including the maintenance of stock levels or governmental purchasing (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).

Desired Qualifications - You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:

• Experience supporting operations, maintenance (O&M), and/or capital improvement projects (CIP) in an industrial, utility, or infrastructure setting.
• Familiarity with municipal or public utility procurement standards, including blanket contracts and small works or maintenance contracts.
• Experience administering spend-down purchase orders or tracking contract compliance and expenditures.
• Experience using enterprise financial, procurement, inventory, asset management and/or accounts payable systems, including ERP platforms and electronic AP portals; ability to work effectively across multiple, non-integrated systems.
• Experience monitoring supplier performance and documenting delivery, quality, or compliance issues.
• Ability to analyze inventory usage trends and establish reorder points to support operational readiness.

Additional Information

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice .

Emergency Response Commitment:

Seattle City Light is committed to reliable service during emergencies. Through our Emergency Response Program, each employee is assigned a role—usually aligned with their regular duties—to support emergency operations. Your participation is vital to helping the utility stay prepared and serve our community when it matters most.

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The full salary range for this position is $ 40.63 to $ 47.25 per hour .

Application Process

Please submit the following with your online application:

• A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement
• A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.

Who May Apply : This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance , SMC 14.17 and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3 . A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020 . Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans .

Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page: https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/about-us/careers .