Utility Asset Manager - Public Utilities

Brunswick County; Supply (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunswick County Public Utility is seeking a Utility Asset Manager to join the Design and Construction Team. You will lead the asset management program for water and wastewater assets, manage the CMMS, and guide GIS-enabled insights to support long-term infrastructure strategy.

The role requires strong analytical skills, supervisory experience, and the ability to develop policy and strategies that reduce risk while optimizing capital investments for reliable service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, asset management, finance, or related field.
• Five years of progressive technical experience, plus two years of supervisory/management experience.
• Valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver License.
• Experience with database management, GIS, and CMMS.
• Strong analytical, communication, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Build and oversee an effective condition-based assessment program.
• Prepare control strategies to reduce risk and improve asset utilization.
• Determine predictive strategies and perform root cause analysis to reduce downtime.
• Build an asset risk mitigation program to improve asset reliability while controlling costs.
• Supervise asset management and GIS staff.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Supervisory skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems or related field

Tools

CMMS

GIS

Job description

Brunswick County Public Utility is currently accepting applications for a Utility Asset Manager to join our Design and Construction Team. The Utility Asset Manager will be responsible for implementing and maintaining an Asset Management Plan and program for the utility, and supporting long-term strategic planning efforts to manage utility infrastructure and ensure that utility services are able to support the residential, commercial, and industrial growth of the county.

The Utility Asset Manager will develop, recommend and implement asset management policy and strategy for the Utilities Department. This position will oversee and maintain the County's existing Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to ensure the strategic management of physical assets involved in the delivery of water and wastewater services to manage risks, optimize operations, and ensure uninterrupted service to customers. Work includes:

• Building and overseeing an effective condition-based assessment program.
• Preparing control strategies to reduce risk and improve asset utilization.
• Determining predictive strategies and performing root cause failure analysis to reduce down time and increase production.
• Building an effective asset risk mitigation program to improve asset reliability with reduced risk at optimized spending and capital investments, while maintaining acceptable levels of service.
• Supervising asset management and GIS staff.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and supervisory skills are a must. If you are a highly analytical critical thinker with a commitment to accuracy and strong attention to detail, we'd love to talk to you! The Utility Asset Manager reports to the Deputy Director - Design and Construction.

Bachelor's degree in information systems, asset management, finance, economics, engineering, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field; AND five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a technical capacity, plus two (2) years of administrative and/or supervisory management experience; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver License required.
• Experience with database management, GIS technology, and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems is required.
• Experience performing facility condition assessments is required.
• The demonstrated ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with high accuracy and strong attention to detail is required.

Physical Requirements

Must be physically able to operate personal computer, related office equipment, and motor vehicle. Physical demand requirements are for medium work.