Asset Management Information Solutions Consultant - Water Business - Southern California
San Marcos, CA

Job Description

Black & Veatch's Asset Management Information Solutions group has grown rapidly and has an exciting opportunity for professionals interested in applying their knowledge of asset management practices and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems to the challenges of managing water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. Our success has been founded on a combination of a team-centric culture and a collaborative, client-focused mentality committed to delivering technical excellence - every time! Asset management, and specifically asset management information solutions, is a strategic growth area for the firm and provides exciting career possibilities and potential for interested professionals.

Job Summary

Will provide Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)/Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS) requirements development, general consulting, and system implementation/integration services as part of the Planning & Asset Management Department of Black & Veatch. Position is based in San Marcos, CA. Position provides asset and maintenance management as well as general GIS and information management-related support to a wide variety of utility and engineering projects in the water sector.

Key Responsibilities

Performs analytical, technical, and/or developmental tasks, such as:

* Responsible for analyzing requirements for and providing consulting expertise to recommend improvements to and optimization of existing CMMS/EAMS solution implementations.
* Responsible for leading implementation planning, configuration, customization, integration, report development, end-user training, and on-site go-live support for CMMS/EAMS solution implementations.
* Assists in the development of water, waste/storm water utility modeling and master plans, asset management program assessments and development projects, facility integrity/condition assessment studies, and analysis projects.
* Supports multi-divisional initiatives within Water, Power, Telecom, and Management Consulting.
* Works with project team to prepare proposals, technical papers, presentations, reports and implementation plans; define CMMS application strategies; and to develop detailed project deliverables.
* Ensures compliance with project requirements of accuracy / specifications for scope of service and overall quality.
* Establishes and maintains required files to document data references, analytical methods, calculations and rationale used in reaching conclusions.
* Performs additional tasks specific to an area of expertise or technology.

Preferred Qualifications

Desired experience includes all facets of CMMS implementation and optimization including asset registry and hierarchy design, work process development, system configuration, custom report and KPI development, administrator and end-user training, and overall system/data analysis and optimization. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity (if not already established) to develop expertise in the integration of GIS with other technologies such as custom program management dashboards, SCADA, and hydraulic modeling.

* Bachelor's degree in GIS, Physical, Earth, Life Science, Engineering, or Computer Science from an accredited university; or equivalent job-related work experience.
* 3+ years of experience in a dynamic and diverse information analysis environment.
* 3+ years of experience implementing and configuring Cityworks AMS.
* Familiarity with Esri ArcGIS suite of applications and knowledge of ArcGIS Server.
* Proficient with Microsoft Office tools.
* Solid understanding, aptitude for working with, and knowledge of enterprise relational databases (SQL Server or Oracle).
* Knowledge of business intelligence/report development tools such as Crystal Reports, SQL Server Reporting Services, and/or Cognos.
* Excellent time / data management, communication, and interpersonal skills required.
* Experience developing, monitoring, and managing project deliverables, budgets, and schedules.
* Enthusiastic about learning, pushing technical limits, and finding new solutions.

Experience with the following is considered advantageous:

* Exposure to engineering-related concepts and functions (i.e., technical experience in GIS support of water distribution or wastewater collection systems).
* Familiarity with other CMMS applications (such as Lucity, Infor EAM, Cartegraph, Maximo, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications

A minimum total of 5 years of related work experience is typically necessary to move into this level. Graduate work may count as related work experience if directly applicable to job function. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

U.S. FLSA

Exempt