Seth McIntosh
Spokane,WA
Summary
Results-driven management professional with proven track record in overseeing hydroelectric plant and water system operations and optimizing production processes. Adept at fostering team collaboration and ensuring operational efficiency while adapting to evolving demands. Strong skills in resource management, process improvement, and safety compliance. Reliable and goal-oriented, consistently delivering impactful outcomes through strategic leadership and decisive action.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Water System and Hydroelectric Plant Manager - Upriver Superintendent/Interim
City of Spokane Water & Hydroelectric Services
11.2020 - 06.2024
- Supervise and direct operations of the City of Spokane water system serving approximately 250,000 customers including raw water pumping of up to 24 billion gallons a year, maintenance of transmission and distribution systems, booster stations, storage systems, disinfection, development of security systems including the SCADA and other integrated systems. Manage the Water Quality Lab and water quality coordination with an expert team maintaining system integrity, high quality, and safety. Mange Upriver Dam facility including electricity production, river management, inspections, FERC and other regulatory agency reporting and compliance, emergency action plans review and update, and project collaboration and development. Implementing consultant recommendations for water system and dam safety and other operational efficiencies. Review and update operational procedures implementing new technology for better cohesiveness. Actively participated with direct subordinates and their teams in employee development including safety and training programs, employee counseling and performance appraisals, recognition, disciplinary action, interviewing and new hire selection. Develop action plans and processes to resolve emergencies and other issues with the water system and supply, often under extreme pressure and time sensitive constraints. Extensive collaboration with other City and non-city departments and organizations in the planning, development, and implementation of varied programs and projects for the maintenance and expansion of the water system and dam operations.
Water Maintenance Supervisor
City of Spokane Water Department
04.2018 - 11.2020
- Supervise work planning and scheduling six skilled construction and maintenance crews engaged in the construction, maintenance, and repair of the over 1,100 miles of water transmission and distribution mains. Develop plans and processes to resolve emergency and operational issues with the water system and supply resolving over 100 water main breaks a year, often under extreme pressure and time sensitive constraints. Extensive collaboration with other City and non-city departments and organizations in the planning, development, and implementation of varied programs, technology, and projects for the maintenance, optimization, and expansion of the water system. Actively participated with approximately 170 employees in personnel development including safety and training programs, employee counseling and performance appraisals, recognition, disciplinary action, interviewing and new hire selection, and termination as needed.
Water Service Foreperson - Valve Crew
City of Spokane Water Department
04.2015 - 04.2018
- Supervise of and direct maintenance, repair and replacement of over 20,000 valves, 1,100 miles of water mains, 36 reservoirs, 26 pressure reducing stations, and 29 booster stations. Coordinate with engineering and management to troubleshoot and resolve water system issues including emergency outages, supply, contamination, development of future project, evaluation and implementation of condition assessment and other pipeline replacement project, and leak detection programs relying on my extensive and intricate knowledge of the water system. Supervision subordinates include progress review, counseling, discipline, and participation in the interview and hiring process.
Water Construction Inspector
City of Spokane Engineering Services
03.2012 - 04.2015
- Perform technical inspections of water system construction for conformance with local state and federal regulations and contract specifications. Extensive coordination with contractors and engineers. Performed testing for quality and health acceptance. Extensive record keeping and comprehensive computer skills. Considerable knowledge of the water system, rules, methods, procedures, Fire Department ordinances, safety and health hazards, construction plan interpretation, and public relations.
Heavy Equipment Operator
City of Spokane Water Department
11.2009 - 03.2012
- Performed safe operation of heavy equipment in the installation and construction of water system pipeline, hydrants, and services. Supervised construction crew of installation and health and safety concerns. Required record keeping and employee training. Responded to emergency water issues and assisted in civil emergencies.
Water Services Specialist
City of Spokane Water Department
07.2005 - 11.2009
- Duties varied greatly consisting of construction of water mains, services, hydrants and road repair. Repair and replacement of water services and water mains and public relations. Repair and replacement of meters, record keeping and employee training. Inspection and maintenance of reservoirs and booster stations. Also responded to emergency water issues and assisted in civil emergencies.
Laborer II
City of Spokane Water Department
03.2000 - 07.2005
- General labor duties in the construction and maintenance of water mains, services, hydrants, repair and replacement of meters, inspection and maintenance of reservoirs and booster stations. Also responded to emergency water issues and assisted in civil emergencies.
Meter Reader
City of Spokane Water Department
02.1999 - 03.2000
- Read water meters using a hand-held computer on assigned routes and reported inoperable meters and other water issues such as leaks or potential misuse or abuse.
Laborer I
City of Spokane Water Department
07.1998 - 02.1999
- Assisted in the repair and replacement of small meters and meter reading devices. I also assisted in customer complaints.
Estimator
Blue Creek Construction
09.1996 - 07.1998
- Prepared estimates for construction projects ranging from small additions to commercial buildings. Plan and scheduled construction project from start to finish including planning, permitting, materials, crew assignments, job completion, billing, and customer satisfaction.
Crew Lead
Blue Creek Construction
05.1995 - 09.1996
- Plan and complete residential and commercial building projects following design plans to completion within budget and deadlines.
Construction Laborer
Blue Creek Construction
09.1994 - 05.1995
- General labor duties in residential and commercial construction.
Salesman
The Southwestern Company
06.1994 - 09.1994
- Door to door book sales.
Education
General Studies
Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane, WA01.1994
High School Diploma - undefined
Jenkins High School
01.1992
Skills
- Water system management
- Hydroelectric plant operations
- Project management
- Safety management
- Continuous improvement
- Facility upgrade and management
- Training programs
- Team building and development
- Environmental sustainability
- Environmental compliance
- Regulatory compliance
- Cost reduction strategies
- Contract management
- Organizational policies
- Budget development
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Report writing
- Decision-making
- Staff training
- Employee hiring
Certification
- Water Distribution Manager IV
- Cross Connection Control Specialist
Affiliations
Member American Water Works Association
Timeline
Water System and Hydroelectric Plant Manager - Upriver Superintendent/Interim
City of Spokane Water & Hydroelectric Services
11.2020 - 06.2024
Water Maintenance Supervisor
City of Spokane Water Department
04.2018 - 11.2020
Water Service Foreperson - Valve Crew
City of Spokane Water Department
04.2015 - 04.2018
Water Construction Inspector
City of Spokane Engineering Services
03.2012 - 04.2015
Heavy Equipment Operator
City of Spokane Water Department
11.2009 - 03.2012
Water Services Specialist
City of Spokane Water Department
07.2005 - 11.2009
Laborer II
City of Spokane Water Department
03.2000 - 07.2005
Meter Reader
City of Spokane Water Department
02.1999 - 03.2000
Laborer I
City of Spokane Water Department
07.1998 - 02.1999
Estimator
Blue Creek Construction
09.1996 - 07.1998
Crew Lead
Blue Creek Construction
05.1995 - 09.1996
Construction Laborer
Blue Creek Construction
09.1994 - 05.1995
Salesman
The Southwestern Company
06.1994 - 09.1994
High School Diploma - undefined
Jenkins High School
General Studies
Spokane Falls Community College
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