Enterprise Asset Management Manager (28.25)

Golden State Water Company is one of the largest investor-owned water utilities in the United States. We deliver quality, reliable water to more than 1 million people in over 80 communities throughout California. Golden State Water has been in business for more than 90 years because we put customers first.

POSITION DEFINITION: The Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the EAM strategy across Golden State Water Company. This role will ensure the effective and efficient management of the Company's physical assets to optimize performance, reduce costs, and extend asset life. A key responsibility will be overseeing the Cityworks application, ensuring its effective utilization and integration with other business processes. The EAM Manager will work closely with various departments, including Water Operations, Asset Management, and Environmental Quality to ensure alignment and integration of asset management practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Develops and implements an Enterprise Asset Management strategy and framework in line with industry best practices and regulatory requirements
* Oversees the planning, scheduling, and execution of asset management programs and initiatives
* Leads the continuous improvement initiatives for the Cityworks application
* Ensures accurate and timely data collection, analysis, and reporting related to asset performance, maintenance activities, and lifecycle costs within Cityworks
* Collaborates with cross-functional teams to integrate asset management processes with other business functions such as operations, maintenance, engineering, and finance
* Develops and maintains asset management policies, procedures, and standards
* Manages the asset registry, ensuring all assets are accurately recorded and regularly updated in Cityworks
* Conducts risk assessments and develops mitigation strategies to address potential asset-related risks
* Leads the development and execution of asset condition assessment programs
* Provides training and support to staff on EAM practices and Cityworks usage
* Monitors and reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to asset management
* Prepares rate case testimony and provides data for General Rate Case filings with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
* Responds to CPUC and Office of Ratepayers Advocates data requests, verbally and/or in writing
* Stays abreast of industry trends, technologies, and regulatory changes impacting asset management practices

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred
* Minimum of 7 years of experience in asset management, preferably within the utility industry
* Strong knowledge of asset management principles, practices, and standards, such as ISO 55000
* Extensive experience with Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems, specifically Cityworks
* Proven ability to develop and implement strategic asset management plans
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
* Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization
* Strong leadership abilities and experience managing a team
* Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards in the water utility industry is a plus

Qualities of a Successful EAM Manager:
* Flexible, thoughtful, accountable, and passionate about work
* Willingness to learn
* Strong written and oral communication skills
* Excellent customer service support and interventions with a 'can-do' attitude
* Ability to solve complex problems, both technical and "human"
* Highly organized
* Goal driven
* Approachable
* Advocate for the department and for the program
* Focused

May include but not limited to standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling and/or pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping and crouching, sitting, typing, walking, reading, writing, color determination, speaking and listening for extended periods of time.

Must be willing to travel as required by project needs.

BENEFITS

Our Company supports our employees with rich benefit programs and resources to help them thrive today and prepare for tomorrow. Benefit options include medical, dental, and vision plans with the Company currently paying 85% of the monthly premium for employees and their eligible dependents. We also offer paid vacation and sick time and twelve Company paid holidays per year. To help our employees plan for the future, we offer both a 401(k) retirement plan as well as a Defined Contribution Profit Sharing retirement plan. Additional benefits include life, AD&D, and LTD insurance as well as health savings account and flexible spending plans.

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Multiple factors are used to determine the actual starting rate of pay for all of our positions, including specific skills, years of experience, education, certification(s), and other job related factors.

The responsibilities of this position will involve access to information that may be considered confidential, private and sensitive. Therefore, the individual filling this position will be required to both allow and pass a background check.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with special needs to perform the essential functions.