Director of Asset Management — Power Generation & Upgrades

LS Power; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

LS Power is seeking a Director, Asset Management to oversee a portfolio of operating power generation assets and lead major maintenance, modernization, and upgrade initiatives. The role requires coordinating with plant operations, vendors, OEMs, and other stakeholders to optimize asset performance and drive long-term value.

The ideal candidate has deep power generation experience, strong commercial acumen, and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to delivering results across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 8-10+ years in power generation focused on large-scale maintenance and upgrades.
• Strong networking and vendor management with power generation OEMs and suppliers.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments under time constraints.
• Solutions-focused team player with collaboration across diverse teams.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience negotiating and closing commercial agreements (consulting, repair, service).

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of operating power generation assets.
• Develop major maintenance projects for the operating assets.
• Develop power generation modernization and upgrade projects.
• Create enterprise-level major maintenance models.
• Project Ownership, from RFQ through Award and Execution phases.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations to the operating assets.
• Provide Project Management oversight to multiple projects.
• Provide vendor management and oversight with OEMs and key suppliers.
• Evaluate business cases, estimate returns, budgets, cash flow.
• Prepare presentations related to projects and development status.
• Act as an agent of the company with counterparties and regulators.

Skills

Project Management

Vendor Management

Power Generation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Time management

Education

Bachelor/Master in Engineering or related

Job description

LS Power is seeking a Director, Asset Management to oversee a portfolio of operating power generation assets and lead major maintenance, modernization, and upgrade initiatives. The role requires coordinating with plant operations, vendors, OEMs, and other stakeholders to optimize asset performance and drive long-term value.

The ideal candidate has deep power generation experience, strong commercial acumen, and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to delivering results across the portfolio.