Asset Manager
Asset Manager
The Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA), water and wastewater utility providing service to the Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro, North Carolina seeks a highly motivated engineer to lead OWASA’s Asset Management Program.
Examples of Duties
The Asset Manager leads OWASA's asset management program developing, implementing and maintaining all elements of the asset management framework to improve the reliability and resiliency of the community's water and wastewater infrastructure. This is accomplished by evaluating best practices in asset management; updating and promoting the asset management framework; working with consultants and OWASA staff to identify and prioritize business needs; managing asset inventories; developing condition assessment strategies; managing asset risk/prioritization models; assisting with capital project prioritization; updating the asset renewal and replacement financial forecast model; managing facility reliability and risk assessments; and linking the asset management program with the geographic information system (GIS) and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
The position also works closely with OWASA's operating departments (water supply and treatment, distribution and collection, wastewater treatment) managing special projects and programs to improve the efficiency and/or reliability of the water, wastewater and reclaimed water systems.
Typical Qualifications