Director, Asset Management

AES Corporation; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as the Director of Asset Management, where you will lead innovative strategies in Generation and T&D. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of energy through data-driven decision-making and collaboration. You will oversee performance improvement initiatives, budget development, and regulatory support, all while fostering relationships across the organization. If you are passionate about driving change and advancing sustainable energy solutions, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in utilities industry, focusing on Transmission and Distribution.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in mathematical modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead asset management strategies for Generation and T&D.
• Develop budgets and strategies for system needs and reliability.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Mathematical Modeling

Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Predictive Modeling

AI Algorithms

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company leading the global energy revolution. Operating in 14 countries, AES is committed to innovation and collaboration. Recognized as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022 and a Great Place to Work, we value our people and groundbreaking ideas.

AES is ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, with $12.7B in revenues in 2023. We serve 25 million customers worldwide and are dedicated to achieving the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our initiatives, such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers, lead in global decarbonization efforts.

If you're eager to drive change and power a sustainable future, AES is the place for you. Join us and energize your career in the global energy transformation.

Position: Director of Asset Management, AES US Utilities

AES US Utilities seeks a Director to lead the Generation, Transmission, and Distribution (T&D) Planning and Asset Management teams. This role oversees Asset Management, Planning, Forecasting, and Performance, setting strategic direction and improving reliability and performance through a collaborative, data-driven approach. The Director provides technical and managerial guidance, advising on business, financial, and regulatory scenarios, especially related to T&D expansion and reliability.

Position Description:

The Director of Asset Management will lead asset management strategies for Generation and T&D, with key responsibilities including:

1. Annual Budget Development: Collaborate on creating budgets for outages, ensuring reliability and operational benefits.
2. Planning: Develop strategies for system needs, customer analysis, power flow forecasting, and modeling to support regulatory and reliability initiatives.
3. Asset Management: Define and implement asset management strategies, establish KPIs, and lead performance improvement initiatives.
4. Performance: Ensure assets meet financial and operational objectives, monitor KPIs, and take corrective actions as needed.
5. Sponsor Testimony: Support or sponsor testimony in regulatory proceedings related to T&D activities.

The role also involves building relationships across the organization, leveraging advanced statistical techniques, predictive modeling, AI, and algorithms to analyze data, identify trends, mitigate risks, and develop operational strategies that support growth and performance objectives.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering
• At least 10 years of experience in the utilities industry, preferably in Transmission, Distribution, Planning, or Analytics
• Strong analytical skills with experience in mathematical modeling
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven leadership and talent development abilities

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with state and federal regulatory proceedings
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)
• Six Sigma Certification

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We respect all backgrounds and perspectives, fostering a supportive environment for our employees, customers, suppliers, and communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination based on sex, gender, race, ethnicity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, military status, or other protected characteristics. E-Verify will be used to confirm work authorization for new employees.