Asset Management Specialist

Duties And Responsibilities

• Performed asset condition assessment including asset major components to determine and rate current physical state of the asset, using asset specific methodologies.
• Prepare reports, sketches, photographs, field measurements, and calculations using instruments and tools.
• Communicate and make recommendations on repair of any conditions found requiring immediate action and any significant deterioration of asset conditions.
• Collect Initial Asset and location registry for all engineering infrastructure asset data including asset attributes, asset components, GIS location, Asset ID using mobile technology.
• Maintain and update Asset Registry in the Corporate Asset Information System, collect new/replaced asset information, decommission old asset and update Asset Registry with any asset replaced or new installations.
• Plan and schedule periodic condition assessments workload to achieve objectives and meet overall annual schedule.
• Plan and setup any provisions necessary to perform condition assessment work.
• Maintain and update asset condition information in the Corporate Asset Information System after each periodic evaluation, ensuring that information is timely available in support discipline operations.
• Support engineering discipline material group in the performing annual Right of Way material inventory and its incorporation in the Corporate Asset Information System.
• Ensure a safe working environment and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures.
• Lead by example.
• Perform other assignments as requested by Senior Management.

Required Education And Experience

• An Associate’s Degree in Engineering, Business or related field.
• Additional two years of demonstrated, directly related, equivalent experience and education may be considered in lieu of the degree.
• Minimum of three (3) years combined experience in: maintenance field operation, inspection and construction, within any of the following disciplines Signal/Track/Structures/Communication/Power/Facilities/Electrical/Electronics in a railroad/transit/engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge in specific areas of railroad disciplines: Signal, Track, Structures, Communications, Power, or Facilities, with an understanding of the special needs associated with the inspection, maintenance and rehabilitation of their assets.
• Strong computer applications skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Strong communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with all levels of management.
• Athorough understanding of Railroad operations.
• Knowledge of Company Policies and Procedures.
• Effective administration, planning and materials management skills.
• The ability to use the latest mobile technology and to use any instrumentation, if required, to assess the condition of the assets.
• A valid driver’s license.