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QTS Data Centers · 4 hours ago

Utility Asset Manager

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Utility Asset Manager responsible for planning, budgeting, and overseeing substation operations and maintenance. The role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure profitability targets are met and that company-wide processes are implemented effectively.

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Responsibilities

Support the Asset Management team with required reporting, data collection, and deliverables

Manage and organize documentation for the Utility Asset Management team

Provide inputs to annual Asset Management budget and monitor actual performance against budget for assigned sites

Track Utility Asset performance against original planned goals and objectives, financial and operational goals

Collaborate with the Facility Operations team on assigned sites to develop strategic plans to achieve both our owners' and investors' financial and investment goals

Review and advise on organizational documents, agreements, and contracts to ensure document accuracy, protection of company interests, and legal, tax, and other regulatory compliance

Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements are met for owners, lenders, investors, and government entities for assigned sites

Collaborate with peers to stay abreast of outstanding operational issues across the portfolio

Assist in performing regular reviews of grounds, buildings, and property, and ensure physical aspects of the supervised region meet company standards

Review, understand, and help negotiate Operations & Maintenance agreements and other related documents pertaining to existing and new or proposed projects

Collaborate with engineers and technicians to perform root cause analyses and drive solutions and corrective actions for unplanned events within the substation

Track, upload, and verify the accuracy of documentation pertaining to periodic maintenance of substation equipment

Qualification

Utility asset managementRenewable energy experienceFinancial performance trackingStrategic planningContract negotiationElectrical safety proceduresAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detail

Required

2 or more years of utility, renewable energy, or other energy-related asset management

Demonstrated experience working effectively across all levels of the organization

Able to travel up to 40% of the time or as needed to support relationship-building and team management

Thought leadership and decision-making skills, strong business and strategic planning capability, excellent communication skills, and the ability to apply analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in a fast-paced, changing, and growing environment

Ability to motivate and persuade others to drive organizational change, experience managing across multiple departments, and attention to detail required to manage both projects and people within established timelines

Knowledge to assist in establishing and maintaining substation safety procedures for personal protective equipment (PPE), lockout/tagout practices, and safe clearance protocols

Ability to identify energized and de-energized equipment within a high-voltage substation

Technical acumen to read, translate, and apply the information contained in owner's equipment manuals and substation drawings

Thorough understanding of electrical safety procedures and codes