Utility Asset Manager

Job Description

The City of Naperville’s Electric Utility is currently seeking an experienced Utility Asset Manager to manage, monitor, and assess the condition of Utility assets (buildings, grounds, and equipment) and coordinate the efforts of all needed groups to maintain and/or replace assets to achieve optimum efficiency, reliability, and cost effective nature of the City’s electric infrastructure.

The Asset Manager develops criteria and policies for replacement of electric distribution transformers and air switches to maintain grid viability, and performs planning of short-term and long-term capital improvement programs for all Utility building facilities. Additionally, this role oversees security aspects of the Electric Service Center and substations, and works with all City departments and vendors to obtain material and services needed by the Utility to maintain its assets.

Oversight and direction of section employees, Utility contractors, and vendors also falls under the purview of the Utility Asset Manager.

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $ – $ per year, commensurate with credentials and experience. The Pay Grade for this position is E265. For additional information, please  (Download PDF reader).

• Defines, establishes, and maintains an information system to track Utility asset condition and to provide management with operational information to organize and coordinate needed inspections, maintenance, and replacement of assets.
• Provides engineering analysis of inspection data. Manages inspection information in all systems in use by the Utility.
• Plans for the replacement of utility distribution transformers & switches, defines priorities for such replacements in accordance with budgetary limitations, and coordinates with other groups within the Utility to complete replacements.
• Oversees and manages the Utility material warehouse to provide needed materials for Utility activities in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Manages the migration and integration of the Utility work order and asset management system (currently Cityworks) into the operating processes used by the Utility. Coordinates the migration of asset information from multiple systems into this asset management system.
• Supports and maintains the Utility’s work order and asset management software (currently Cityworks) environment ensuring utility users can perform tasks tracked through the system.
• Reviews and improves Utility work order processes to make them more efficient and to utilize fully the capabilities of the work order and asset management systems to maintain the Utility infrastructure.
• Plans and prepares all budget information needed to support the asset section activities.
• Provides purchasing support activities to Utility staff to ensure adherence to City purchasing procedures and to shift purchasing efforts from technical staff to a resource more versed in obtaining goods and services from contractors and vendors.
• Provides project management support for all Utility projects as assigned.
• Oversees and manages the Utility toolroom function. Manages Utility inventory of tools and works with the Operations group management to obtain needed tools and equipment for field crews.
• Keeps current on the latest trends in Utility industry asset management principles, practices, procedures, and technology. Makes recommendations for implementation and assists in developing operational priorities, goals, and objectives related to asset management.
• Operates collaboratively and strategically as a member of the Utility’s management/supervisory team.
• Oversees facility security at the Electric Service Center and Utility substations, in conjunction with other departments.
• Works with other City departments, contractors, and staff to maintain the buildings, grounds, and physical infrastructure at the Electric Service Center and Utility substations.
• Develops criteria, policies, and manages the direction of the drone equipment inspection program.
• Coordinates with all Utility groups and others for the disaster recovery program for Utility assets.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in…