Director Of Asset Management - Milwaukee

Job Description
BENEFITS
Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.
Position Purpose:
A member of the senior management team for Milwaukee. Responsible for asset management of the two water reclamation facilities. Under direction of the Assistant General Manager leads an organization of highly skilled tradespeople to maintain all equipment and facilities in a safe and efficient working condition. The position is responsible for planning, scheduling and documenting preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance work through the use of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). Responsible for ensuring timely production of deliverables and meeting stringent maintenance metrics required by the service agreement with MMSD.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
Leads the asset management team by example with continuous improvement and culture change toward an organization with the highest levels of safety and effectiveness.
Embrace the Veolia safety culture and ensure that the asset management team embraces that culture as well.
Administration and management of treatment facility and site maintenance department including the computerized maintenance management system.
Select, supervise and train staff to ensure implementation of management directives and the ongoing availability of qualified staff.
Develop, administer and manage departmental budgets to stay within plan.
Coordinates shared resources and services with the Conveyance team.
Collaborates with other Milwaukee team Directors and Managers to ensure the safe, efficient, and regulatory compliant operation of the system.
Fulfills detailed reporting requirements as required by the agreement with the client.
Represents Veolia in meetings with the client and their consultants as it relates to Asset Management.
Establishes and administers programs, policies, and procedures, including general, predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance programs, repairs and overhauls, general shop operations, and scheduling and prioritizing of work.
Provides technical advice and guidance in the diagnosis and repair of difficult problems.
Direct staff to utilize all available predictive maintenance technologies including, but not limited to, vibration analysis, oil analysis, infrared thermography, and ultrasound to determine machinery condition.
Collaborate with asset management staff to develop repair vs replacement strategies within the provisions of the agreement with the client.
Recommends and reports on management of Material Capital Repairs or Replacements consistent with the agreement.
Consults with Operations and Engineering regarding modification or replacement of existing equipment to improve operation of the facilities at reduced maintenance cost.
Oversees and ensures all vendor/contractor maintenance services are performed to contractual agreements.
Coordinates with Procurement for identifying/sourcing “best-in-class” maintenance contractors, parts and inventory needs, and delivery.
Analyzes cost studies of proposals for new facilities and equipment in the department designed to secure reduced operating costs.
Develops objectives and standards of performance for projects within the Maintenance Department required to meet contract, site and regional goals and objectives.
Coordinates the implementation of the Veolia Maintenance, asset and O&
M Manual Library.
Collaborates with Veolia corporate asset management team audits and compliance with VWNA maintenance policies.
Coordinates staff training using Veolia resources.
Work Environment:
Spends 50% of time in operations environment and 50% of time in office environment.
May need to work outside in inclement weather conditions and drive company vehicle to perform duties.
Must be able to respond to emergency calls as needed and work extended hours to accommodate site needs.
Occasional travel for training or meetings.
This function is largely in an office environment.
Will require frequent visits to maintenance and repair locations
Travel up to 25% of the time