Description

Asset Manager – Wastewater Facilities 

Position Overview

The Asset Manager oversees the lifecycle, performance, and reliability of wastewater treatment facility assets. This role ensures assets are properly documented, maintained, and renewed to support system reliability, compliance, and long-term operational effectiveness. In this role you will manage a team of four.

CMMS and Budgeting experience required.

Salary range $140,000-$165,000, depending on level of experience.

 
Key Responsibilities:

Asset Lifecycle & Reliability

Maintain accurate asset inventory that supports planning, budgeting and operational decision making and documentation.
Conduct condition, criticality, and lifecycle assessments.
Identify reliability risks and recommend repairs or replacements.
Monitor performance trends and prevent failures.
Align asset strategies with field conditions and communicate risks to leadership.
New & Upgraded Assets

Ensure new assets are commissioned, documented, and accurately entered into the CMMS.
Develop maintenance plans and verify readiness (training, spares, safety).
Review installation practices and turnover packages for completeness.
Maintenance Strategy

Optimize preventive and predictive maintenance tasks.
Adjust PM frequencies based on data and equipment behavior.
Implement predictive tools (vibration, thermal, motor analysis).
Remove redundant tasks and track maintenance effectiveness.
Capital Project Coordination

Review designs for maintainability and operational practicality.
Coordinate with engineering, construction, and operations.
Ensure proper commissioning, documentation, and CMMS updates.
Identify and correct design or installation issues.
Technical Support

Perform condition assessments and diagnose recurring equipment issues.
Provide guidance during emergencies and unplanned events.
Document findings to inform planning and reliability improvements.
Data & CMMS Management

Maintain accurate CMMS data, asset hierarchies, and work history.
Resolve data inconsistencies and support compliance documentation.
Use asset data to inform budgeting and capital planning.
Inventory & Spare Parts

Set standards for critical spares and stocking strategies.
Coordinate with Warehouse and Procurement on min/max levels and part specifications.
Analyze parts usage and lead corrective actions.
 
Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience accepted.
10+ years in industrial/water/wastewater maintenance; 5+ in asset management.
2+ years supporting construction or capital projects.
Valid driver’s license; IAM/CMRP/CRL certification preferred (or within 18 months).

Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of wastewater treatment equipment and processes.
Proficient with CMMS platforms and Microsoft Office.
Clear communicator, strong problem solver, and results-focused leader.

Physical Requirements

Lift 20–40 lbs; move equipment; enter confined spaces; walk/stand/climb for extended periods.