Asset Manager

Responsibilities

• Direct oversight of company’s rail car fleet of 3500 cars.
• Manage key asset attributes with asset database(s).
• Implement DOT mandated inspection rules across our fleet of owned and leased railcars.
• Implement appropriate preventative maintenance schedules and inspection criteria.
• Drive continuous improvement of asset performance, including failure analysis, PM monitoring, condition monitoring, etc.
• Affords corporate and regional management with life cycle positioning decisions, and longer term strategic placement and logistics issues.
• Evaluates asset requests and recommends best solution considering all options, including refurbishment of existing assets, purchasing high quality previously owned assets, new asset purchase, and leasing or renting options.
• Effectively manages asset disposal, including agreements and bookkeeping responsibilities.
• Influences and participates in the preparation and maintenance of a variety of statistical reports related to: maintenance, repairs, utilization, depreciation, and financial performance.
• Oversee rail car lease administration activities, including procurement of new railcar leases, management of end of lease rail cars, ensure monthly billing payment and accuracy.
• Ensures adherence to goals and KPIs established for the specific asset class including utilization, and adherence to preventative maintenance schedules.
• Regular reporting and presentation of KPI’s to Senior leadership.
• Provides expert asset management advice to key Maintenance, Management, and Operations staff.
• Keeps abreast of advances and technical development within the rail industry.
• Manages the Asset Management Workbench in database for his/her particular asset group to include transfers, rentals, surplus, refurbishments, growth, and replacement assets.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree majoring in Engineering, Equipment Management, Business Management or related.
• 5-8 years of professional experience.
• 3-5 years Database management, project management, fleet purchasing, equipment operations, or facility management experience.