Senior Asset Management Engineer

Hatch•Mississauga, ON

1d•CA$115,000 - CA$165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Asset Management Engineer, Electric Utilities (“Consultant”) will work within a multi-disciplinary team to support delivering projects and business development activities to grow the pipeline of asset management projects. This role can be based out of any Hatch office in Canada or the US. As an Accredited Asset Management Assessor, and a Corporate Member of The Institute of Asset Management (IAM), Hatch is expanding activities in the asset management, asset performance and asset investment planning advisory services supporting electric utilities in Asset Management System development, refinement, and alignment with ISO5500X standards; Asset risk analytics, value framework development and refinement, vulnerability assessments, and resiliency planning; Reliability engineering and data analytics, statistical methodologies, artificial intelligence and machine learning; Asset custom failure curve development, damage assessments, and root cause investigations; Asset health index formulation, condition assessment inspections & monitoring, and performance modelling; Development and regulatory support with Asset Management Plans (AMPs), DSPs, IRPs, load forecasting, and grid modernization technology business cases.

Requirements

Minimum 12+ years of relevant utility sector or utility consulting experience, with at least 2 years of experience with asset management / capital planning teams of an electric utility, or other industries with heavy utility-scale electric infrastructure.
Strong knowledge of the core aspects of Electrical Engineering, particularly in relation to Generation/Transmission/Distribution assets. The candidate should possess a solid understanding of electrical equipment, infrastructure, maintenance practices and ability to understand drawings.
Experience with asset management roadmaps and/or programs for electrical infrastructure.
Knowledge of the requirements within asset management standards ISO 55000, 55001, and 55002.
Knowledge of reliability engineering concepts and applicable statistical methodologies
Experience with data analytics and asset management software tools such as Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), asset performance and investment planning decision support tools.
Experience with system optimized planning & utilization, asset evaluation & selection, development, asset GIS tagging & tracking, maintenance planning, and ultimate disposal or renewal of utility assets.
Familiarity in conducting asset life cycle cost analysis and maturity assessments/gap analysis.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other applicable technical degree, preferably electrical.
Reporting to the head of the Utility Asset Management team, the position requires a strong level of interpersonal communication skills and demonstrated asset management project delivery experience.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates with professional certifications in asset management and project management (e.g., CAMA, IAM-Diploma/certification and PMP).

Responsibilities

Solve challenging client problems that could include planning, business case development, implementation, monitoring, or assessments of any project scope referenced above.
For smaller to medium projects, the Specialist may become responsible for day-to-day project management functions, while also delivering on client expectations.
For larger projects, the Specialist may lead smaller work packages or support the advancement and creation of project deliverables.
Deliver tasks in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including all of Hatch’s policies and procedures, including Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance, & Quality Control.
Support the identification of potential partners such as vendors or niche specialists.
Work alongside and/or support delivery of projects from other Hatch teams, as applicable.
Leading and/or participation in Bib/NoBid discussions for potential opportunities.
Leading and/or supporting the creation of proposals, including methodology and level of effort estimates.
Create thought papers, abstracts, & white papers to expand market aware of the team & Hatch’s offerings.
Attending trade conferences and industry association meetings, as applicable.