Asset Manager at Spark Power

Asset Manager:

Spark Power, a trusted partner in energy in North America, is looking for a Asset Manager to join our US team. The Asset Manager acts as the primary point of contact for customer inquiries, acts to maintain customer relationships, leads or managers flow of projects, ensures budgets, margins, and timelines are met, and personnel resources are available. They are also responsible for sourcing out new opportunities within a customer’s facility, quoting jobs, and following up with customers. This role requires you to travel at some level of frequency annually.

What will do you as the Asset Manager?

• Contract management
• Detailed understanding of all obligations including service responsibilities, response times, reporting scope of work, billing rates, termination clauses, etc.
• Customer direct contact
• Technical ownership:
• Project electrical and mechanical design
• Operational understanding (design theory)
• Management of site turnover documentation
• Spare parts management (procurement and inventory)
• Warranty and RMA tracking
• Recommendations and suggestions for improvement
• Site safety and documentation
• Asset operating plans
• Preventative maintenance obligations and scheduling
• Corrective maintenance strategy (change order management, fixed price projects, etc.)
• Ticket management, escalation and close out
• Capital expenditure/Operational expenditure recommendations and management
• Co-ordination with field service dispatching
• Financial accountability (Project & Portfolio level P&L)
• Preventative maintenance tracking
• Corrective maintenance job tracking
• Subcontractor management
• Quoting and procurement for chargeable service work
• Performance/Availability guarantee (if applicable)
• Operational requirements
• Review and delivery (if applicable) of all field reporting
• Review of production and performance reporting (if applicable)
• Daily monitoring of SCADA (in parallel with Operations Centre’s (ROC) monitoring platform)
• Travel to customer assets as required
• Other duties as assigned

What we offer our employees:

• Diverse and exciting industrial, commercial project and customer base
• Continuous training and skills improvement
• Career advancement opportunities, such as Business Development Manager
• Competitive wages
• Excellent benefit package (medical, dental, vision, wellness spending account)
• Employee Share Ownership Program
• ….and much more

Do you have the Spark? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Three-Five years of experience with job quotes and project management .
• 4-7 years experience in project, quality, health and safety management an asset.
• Renewable energy experiences an asset.
  
• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field is not necessarily required but is considered an asset.
• Must have a strong background in customer engagement and sales.
• Solid knowledge of specific occupational code and legislation.
• A valid “G” class driver license with a clean driving record. 
• Must be highly motivated with strong work ethic & excellent written & verbal communication. 
• Proficient in Microsoft platforms including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadline.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. 
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. 
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively. 
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. 
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. 

Who is Spark Power?

Spark Power is the leading independent provider of end-to-end electrical services and operations and maintenance services to the industrial, utility, and renewable asset markets in North America. We work to earn the right to be our customers’ Trusted Partner in Power™. Our highly skilled and dedicated people, located in the communities we serve, combined with our knowledge of the power industry, technology expertise, and commitment to safety, ensures we deliver the right solutions that keep our customers’ operations up and running today and better equipped for tomorrow.

Spark Power welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.