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SUMMARY:
The Asset Management Professional Administrative Analyst is an experienced professional that demonstrates a holistic understanding of wastewater processing and uses that understanding to support and further Wastewater Asset Management.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Support Asset Management and Maintenance customers through the application of wastewater process knowledge coupled with analytic skills and software usage.
- Use your understanding of wastewater process and data analysis to distill large amounts of complex information into formats that can easily be understood and actioned on by management.
- Actively plan and assist during the transition between different versions of Asset Management software.
- Provide wastewater process-specific support to wastewater Asset Management software users.
- Follow security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties. A valid Michigan Driver License and the ability to drive a motor vehicle on all terrain. Provide on-the-job training.
RELATED JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Fluidly work in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or asset management systems. This aspect of the work includes creating entries for new equipment, modifying existing equipment entries.
- Work one day a week in the wastewater treatment plant performing maintenance labor with revolving maintenance crews to develop an in-depth knowledge of the wastewater process, equipment covered by the Asset Management system, and challenges the maintenance staff experience.
- Analyze data to ensure that resources are being efficiently used and goals are being met. Development of new Performance Indicators as necessary for monitoring and improving Asset Management and maintenance activities.
- Perform Return on Investment calculations and other economic/business analyses for projects.
- Attending meetings
- Perform related work duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
The Professional Administrative Analyst may be required to perform team coordination activities within the functional group.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Spreadsheets, MS office, and email systems.
- College-level knowledge of Chemistry & Physics
SKILLS TO:
- Independently analyze data to make recommendations for problem resolution
- Generate graphs and charts to communicate data visually to stakeholders
- Generate reports and presentations
- Conduct presentations on specified topics
- Analyze data, generate spreadsheets, provide innovative solutions
- Use advanced technology
- Work effectively with minimal supervision
- Complete specialized, technical assignments
- Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
- Demonstrate proficiency in written communication
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Communicate with others in a timely and effective manner
- Effectively utilize appropriate security and safety equipment and procedures
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Direct team activities or work as a team member
ABILITY TO: (The attainment schedules are from the date of hire)
- Learn asset management systems (EAM) => ongoing
- Develop proficiency in Asset Management specific operations and software => 1 Year
- Learn Geographical Information Systems => ongoing
- Learn Business Intelligence software => ongoing
- Use Business Intelligence programs to extract data from databases and develop reports => 8 Months
- Learn to use SQL Developer => ongoing
- Use SQL Developer to enhance a Business Intelligence report => 1 Year
- Build Web Pages and use FTP => 8 Months
- Devise creative methods of presenting information and ideas to stakeholders so that problems can be communicated and resolved. => ongoing
- Be able to understand both the WRRF and CSO wastewater treatment process and provide a full-featured written overview of the entire process => 2 years
- Fluid understanding of work performed by various skilled trades => 2 Years
- How to read and interpret business & construction contracts => 2 Years
- Review construction drawings and identify Assets that will need to be created or retired in the Asset Management software. => 1.5 years
- Make recommendations on how to improve business processes => Ongoing
- Develop wastewater-specific training materials for Asset Management software processes and Business Intelligence software. => 1 Year
- Train wastewater employees to use various software using the training materials that you developed. => 1.5 Year
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (position requirements at entry)
- Bachelor’s degree: with specialization in Science, Engineering or Technology preferred
- Demonstrable proficiency in spreadsheet and word processing computer applications.
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience related to the field and/or job assignment
- Education requirements can be substituted with extensive experience, at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer or designee.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
This position requires extensive computer use and extended time seated in meetings. The ability to ascend and descent stairs, navigate uneven terrain and navigate wet surfaces. The ability to perform inspections of facility worksites, and work processes including standing, stooping, bending, and climbing ladders.
Environmental Working Requirements:
Work may be performed in the plant or office environment. Work may be performed near excessive noise and moving objects/vehicles.
Other Requirements:
- Valid Michigan Driver License
We are all strategic partners on the path to becoming a Utility of the Future, and GLWA prioritizes the selection of highly talented, well-qualified individuals to help us get there.
We are dedicated to expertly delivering the nation’s best water and wastewater services to southeast Michigan. We offer competitive pay and the starting wage or salary, if hired, is variable. Factors such as your proven hard and soft skills, your level of education, history in the sector or industry, and meaningful work experience will all be evaluated.
We also offer an opportunity for advancement, on the job training, ongoing professional development, tuition assistance and a career in a sector that safeguards public health, supports and strengthen communities, and protects the environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
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