Asset Management Director

Shermco Industries, Inc.•Irving, TX

2d•$150,000 - $185,000

About The Position

The Director of Asset Management; Electrical Test Equipment is responsible for developing and executing strategic asset management programs for all specialized testing, diagnostic, and maintenance equipment used in the electrical power industry. This role ensures the availability, reliability, and regulatory compliance of field equipment assets, while optimizing lifecycle cost and supporting operational performance across multiple regions. Shermco Industries is seeking a Director of Asset Management; Electrical Test Equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
10+ years of experience in Asset Management. Field Operations,maintenance within the Electrical Power, Utility, preferred, consulting experience a plus
Knowledge of electrical testing and diagnostic equipment used in substations and transmission/distribution systems and facility infrastructure.
Strategic thinker who thrives on solving complex problems and can move seamlessly between high-level planning and tactical execution
Demonstrated ability to lead projects and manage cross functional initiatives from concept to execution
Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities
Proven leadership, influencing and change management experience across multi-site or regional operations. Excellent communication, analytical, and vendor management skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive Asset Management strategy for low, medium and high-voltage Testing and Maintenance Equipment (e.g., test sets for batteries, circuit breakers, transformer oil, insulation resistance, current transformers, grounding, cable, IR cameras, ohmmeters).
Oversee the full lifecycle of equipment assets—from procurement and deployment to maintenance, calibration, and retirement.
Ensure all equipment is tested, maintained, calibrated, and documented according to industry standards (NETA, OSHA, IEEE) and specific customer requirements.
Collaborate with field operations, engineering, and safety teams to prioritize equipment availability and readiness for outage work, testing cycles, and emergencies.
Partner with Operations, Finance, Quality and company Executives to ensure alignment on strategic initiatives, performance targets, and reporting
Lead initiatives to digitize asset inventory / tracking, using systems to monitor utilization, condition, maintenance calibration, and performance metrics.
Leverage asset data to drive continuous improvement, optimize fleet size / mix and extend equipment service life.
Create and measure SLA’s to drive program success
Manage vendor relationships and support contract negotiations for equipment procurement / lease / rentals, calibration services, repair, and warranty management.
Identify opportunities to reduce total cost of ownership while maintaining or improving performance and safety standards.
Ensure all equipment meets regulatory, safety, customer and insurance standards.
Coordinate with Quality and support internal audits, ISO standards, and client-facing compliance documentation as needed.