Engineer, Asset Management
Description
Highlights of the job
We are hiring two (2) Full-Time, Permanent Engineer, Asset Management working out of our Rossdale & EL Smith Water Treatment Plants in Edmonton, AB.
The Engineer, Asset Management is accountable for overseeing the full lifecycle management of plant assets and associated infrastructure, with a primary focus on electrical systems and infrastructure. This includes ensuring the assets are inspected, monitored and tested with proper maintenance plans; repaired and updated in the asset registry; and data is collected and analyzed to determine appropriate life cycle replacement or rehabilitation plans.
We welcome applications from internal and external candidates. EPCOR employees are encouraged to apply using their '@epcor.com' email address to ensure proper consideration of internal seniority.
What you’d be responsible for
As an Engineer, Asset Management, you will contribute to both strategy and execution over a 3–12 month horizon. Your key responsibilities include:
Asset Management
- Manages asset hierarchy related to Water/Wastewater, Reservoirs and Booster Stations.
- Oversee all aspects of Asset Management for assigned assets, including asset registry, consequences of failure, likelihood of failure, risk assessment, levels of service, collecting and assessing data, and developing inspection, maintenance and lifecycle rehabilitation or replacement plans.
- Aligns processes with asset management best practices and internal asset management strategy.
Planning
- Contributes to the development of an Operational Plan, including prioritization of work and developing recommendations related to lifecycle management of vertical assets.
- Develop and maintain Asset Management Plans, Asset Roadmaps, and other deliverables in accordance with business plans, internal strategy, and industry recommendations.
- Identify necessary budget and resources required for the provision of safe and reliable maintenance, operation, and lifecycle replacement of vertical assets.
- Anticipate challenges and obstacles to delivering the annual work plan and develop collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders necessary for effective implementation.
Operational Excellence
- Utilize data, visualizations, and modelling to recommend capital and operating plans for current and future PBR periods.
- Identify issues impacting operational performance and establish initiatives for continuous improvement to ensure efficient, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of operational plans.
- Collaborate with operational teams to collect field data and make recommendations on capital and operating plans to minimize overall risk of asset failure.
Execution
- Monitor asset health and recommend appropriate intervention (inspection, rehab, or replacement) of EWS vertical assets including Plant Assets and associated infrastructure, including writing business cases and supporting PBR applications.
- Execute annual objectives and priorities in accordance with the overall strategic plan, removing roadblocks and addressing issues to ensure annual targets can be met.
- Responsible for data gathering, QA/QC and analysis for specified assets, including risk/reliability assessments, prioritization, failure rates, and spares management.
Talent
- Collaborate with peers and internal stakeholder groups to develop relationships and contribute to a capable, committed and high-performing team.
- Develop a thorough understanding of asset management principles, the functions of Water/Wastewater Treatment, Reservoirs, Booster Stations, and industry knowledge.
Collaboration
- Collaborate with colleagues to gather information on asset performance and condition resolve issues or concerns.
- Provide technical insights, analysis, and expertise to make data-driven recommendations to support timely decision-making.
- Work closely with operations and maintenance teams to support improvement of work execution and maintenance strategy effectiveness ensuring asset performance aligns with production needs.
What’s required to be successful
Education & Credentials
- A degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized post-secondary institute.
- A Professional Designation:
- Certified Professional Engineer (P. Eng) with APEGA or eligible for registration with APEGA,
- Professional Licensee (P.L.) designation, or
- Engineer in Training (EIT) registered with APEGA.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of related experience in asset management, operations, maintenance, projects, or engineering.
- Individuals with less than the required years of experience may also be considered for this role.
- Experience working in a plant or industrial environment is considered an asset.
- Experience and expertise in electrical systems and infrastructure are considered strong assets.
- Familiarity with asset management frameworks such as ISO 55000 or IAM Principles is an asset.
- Experience in data analysis, developing business cases, project charters, or asset management plans is considered an asset.
- Additional asset management certifications or formal training considered an asset.
- Experience using Power BI for data analysis, reporting, and dashboard development is considered a strong asset.
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes
- Proficiency with asset management systems (CMMS/EAM), data analytical tools, and engineering software.
- Strong understanding of lifecycle costing, reliability engineering, and maintenance strategies development.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Strong skills in data analysis and creation of charts, dashboards, and visualizations using tools such as Excel, Power BI, or similar platforms.
Other important information about this job
Jurisdiction: PROF
Hours of work: 40 hours per week
To ensure your application is recognized as internal, please apply using your EPCOR email address.
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- A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
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