Utility Asset Management Engineer

Requisition ID: 71769

Job Category: Engineering

Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada

With over six decades of business and technical experience in the mining , energy , and infrastructure sectors, we see challenges evolving in every industry. We respond quickly with solutions that are smarter, more efficient, and innovative. We draw upon our 9,000 staff , with experience in over 150 countries , to challenge the status quo and create positive change for our clients, our employees, and the communities we serve.

Our energy expertise in the oil and gas sector comprises the entire value chain - upstream, midstream, and downstream; and in the power sector includes thermal, nuclear, waterpower, renewable, hybrid, transmission and distribution, and grid modernization. Join our vision of a low-carbon world and help make positive change!

The Asset Management Engineer, Electric Utilities (“Specialist”) 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.

As An Accredited Asset Management Assessor, And a Corporate Member Of The International Association Of Asset Management (IAM), Hatch Is Expanding Activities In The Asset Management And Regulatory Advisory Sector Advising Electric Utilities On

• Asset risk and mitigation planning, vulnerability assessments, and resiliency planning
• Asset Management System development, refinement, and alignment with ISO5500X standards
• Asset custom failure curve development, damage assessments, and root cause investigations
• Regulatory support with Asset Management Plans (AMPs), DSPs, IRPs, load forecasting, and grid modernization technology business cases
• Asset health index formulation, condition assessment inspections & monitoring, and performance modelling

Project Delivery Responsibilities May Include

• Support the identification of potential partners such as vendors or niche specialists
• Solve challenging client problems that could include planning, business case development, implementation, monitoring, or assessments of any project scope referenced above.
• 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
• For larger projects, the Specialist may lead smaller work packages or support the advancement and creation of project deliverables
• For smaller projects, the Specialist may become responsible for day-to-day project management functions, while also delivering on client expectations.
• Work alongside and/or support delivery of projects from other Hatch teams, as applicable

Business Development Responsibilities May Include

• 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
• Attending trade conferences and industry association meetings, as applicable
• Create thought papers, abstracts, & white papers to expand market aware of the team & Hatch’s offerings

Specialist Qualifications

• Experience with system optimized planning & utilization, asset evaluation & selection, development, asset GIS tagging & tracking, maintenance planning, and ultimate disposal or renewal of utility assets
• Experience with asset management roadmaps and/or programs for electrical infrastructure
• Minimum of 5 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
• Familiar with asset management software tools such as Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) and related investment planning decision support tools
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other applicable technical degree, preferably electrical
• Knowledge of the requirements within asset management standards ISO 55000, 55001, and 55002

Reporting to the head of the Smart Grid & Asset Management team, the position requires a strong level of interpersonal communication skills and demonstrated asset management project delivery experience. A valid driver’s license and passport is required. Occasional domestic and international travel to client and site locations is required.

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Why join us?

• Top employer
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Work with great people to make a difference

What we offer you?

• Long term career development
• Flexible work environment
• Think globally, work locally

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.