Director, Asset Management

AES Corporation; Indianapolis, Indiana, Monument Circle (IN, PA, NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company leading the energy revolution as a Director of Asset Management. In this pivotal role, you will oversee Generation, Transmission, and Distribution planning, driving strategic initiatives to enhance performance and reliability. Your expertise will guide the development of innovative asset management strategies and foster collaboration across teams. With a commitment to sustainability and excellence, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the utilities industry. If you are ready to energize your career and shape the future of energy, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of utilities industry experience, especially in T&D.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in mathematical modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead asset management strategies for Generation and T&D.
• Develop budgets and ensure operational reliability.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Mathematical Modeling

Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Advanced Analytics

Budget Development Tools

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. With operations spanning 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 certified as 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 through innovative solutions like 24/7 carbon-free energy.

If you want to drive change and power a sustainable future, AES is the place for you. Apply now and energize your career with a leader in the 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 involves overseeing Asset Management, Planning, Forecasting, and Performance, setting strategic direction, and improving reliability and performance through collaborative, data-driven approaches.

The Director will provide technical and managerial guidance, analyze future business, financial, and regulatory scenarios, and support T&D expansion and reliability initiatives.

Position Description:

The Director is responsible for leading asset management strategies for Generation and T&D, 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 goals.
3. Asset Management: Define and implement asset performance KPIs, lead improvement initiatives, and conduct root cause analyses.
4. Performance: Ensure assets meet financial and operational objectives, monitor KPIs, and take corrective actions.
5. Sponsor Testimony: Support regulatory proceedings related to AES US T&D activities.

The role also involves building relationships internally, leveraging advanced analytics, and developing operational strategies to support growth and performance.

Basic Requirements:

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

Preferred Skills:

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

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics. E-Verify will be used to confirm employment eligibility.