Central Utility Plant Asset Manager

Pasona N A, Inc.; Moore (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasona N A, Inc. seeks a Plant Asset Manager to oversee the Central Utility Plant's operation and maintenance, including boilers, steam systems, chillers, and compressors. The role ensures safe, reliable, and cost-effective utility services at a Greenville facility.

The candidate will manage maintenance plans and budgets, collaborate with the on-site contractor, and drive improvements while coordinating with customers and stakeholders across the U.S.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in operation or maintenance of plant utility systems.
• Strong experience with industrial boilers.
• Experience with plant utility systems such as steam systems, chillers, compressors, and related equipment.
• Strong understanding of plant operations, preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, and troubleshooting.
• Experience developing or managing maintenance plans and O&M budgets.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with plant operators, contractors, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the performance and operating condition of the Central Utility Plant.
• Work closely with the on-site O&M contractor to ensure contractual and operational requirements are met.
• Monitor utility systems including boilers, steam systems, chillers, compressors, and related plant utilities.
• Review plant incidents, analyze root causes, and confirm corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop the Annual Maintenance Plan and O&M Budget.
• Manage budget vs. actual performance and authorize maintenance expenditures within established approval limits.
• Identify and recommend equipment upgrades, reliability improvements, and performance improvement opportunities.
• Manage operational and contractual risks involving customers and O&M contractors.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the customer, O&M contractor, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate and support emergency response activities as required.
• Provide technical advice regarding boilers, chillers, compressors, and other utility equipment.
• Provide technical support and advice to the Business Development team for new industrial energy projects across the U.S.
• Consider overall plant performance, operating costs, and profitability when making asset management decisions.

Skills

Boiler operation

Steam systems

Chillers

Compressors

Preventive maintenance

Equipment reliability

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

O&M budgets

Stakeholder coordination

Problem solving

Communication

Organization

Contract management

Cost control

Industrial environments

Japanese business experience

Job description

Plant Asset Manager – Utility & Energy Services

Location: Greenville, South Carolina

Work Style: On-site

Employment: Full-time

Salary: $100K~150K (Commensurate with experience)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Plant Asset Manager to oversee the technical and operational asset management of a Central Utility Plant (CUP) supporting an industrial manufacturing facility.

This is not a financial or investment asset management position.

The role focuses on the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of plant utility systems, including boilers, steam systems, chillers, compressors, and related utility equipment.

The Plant Asset Manager will work closely with the on-site O&M contractor, customer, and other stakeholders to ensure reliable plant operations, manage maintenance planning and budgets, address operational and contractual risks, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the performance and operating condition of the Central Utility Plant
• Work closely with the on-site O&M contractor to ensure contractual and operational requirements are met
• Monitor utility systems including boilers, steam systems, chillers, compressors, and related plant utilities
• Review plant incidents, analyze root causes, and confirm corrective and preventive actions
• Develop the Annual Maintenance Plan and O&M Budget
• Manage budget vs. actual performance and authorize maintenance expenditures within established approval limits
• Identify and recommend equipment upgrades, reliability improvements, and performance improvement opportunities
• Manage operational and contractual risks involving customers and O&M contractors
• Serve as the primary liaison between the customer, O&M contractor, and other stakeholders
• Coordinate and support emergency response activities as required
• Provide technical advice regarding boilers, chillers, compressors, and other utility equipment
• Provide technical support and advice to the Business Development team for new industrial energy projects across the U.S.
• Consider overall plant performance, operating costs, and profitability when making asset management decisions

Qualifications:

Required

• 10+ years of experience in the operation or maintenance of plant utility systems
• Strong experience with industrial boilers
• Experience with plant utility systems such as steam systems, chillers, compressors, and related equipment
• Strong understanding of plant operations, preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, and troubleshooting
• Experience developing or managing maintenance plans and O&M budgets
• Ability to coordinate effectively with plant operators, contractors, customers, and other stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred

• Experience managing or working closely with third-party O&M contractors
• Experience in industrial environments such as chemical, petrochemical, power generation, manufacturing, central utility plants, or energy services
• Experience with contract management, operational risk management, and budget control
• Previous experience working with a Japanese company or Japanese business organization
• Experience balancing technical plant requirements with cost, business performance, and profitability