Engineering and Asset Mgmt Manager

About the position

MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation. At MidAmerican Energy Company, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. MidAmerican Energy Company has an exciting career opportunity available. Take the next step in your career and apply now!

Responsibilities

• Monitor and develop strategic and operational plans for control, management and improvement of renewables asset management and for ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
• Coordinate and implement programs associated with asset management as well as investigate any new technologies as assigned.
• Participates in the development of the corporate and departmental business plans.
• Development and implementation of various renewable analysis, metrics and performance reports.
• Directs and provides technical work in the planning, designing and procurement of changes or maintenance to MidAmerican Energy Company's renewable units.
• Responsible for leading and supervising a team of engineers as they develop, test, modify, and create solutions to technical problems.
• Plan, direct, monitor and report on all work flow aspects of the renewable asset management program.
• Assess renewable health and prescribe preventative maintenance routines for critical components.
• Research and develop a formal renewable asset management program, and continually explore new technological solutions.
• Ensure compliance with environmental policies, procedures and regulations.
• Perform administrative activities necessary for the effective management of the department, including employee safety, selection and development of employees, salary administration, budget administration, employee counseling and motivation, organization goals and objectives, and planning, organizing, integrating, measuring, and reporting the work performed within the department.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.
• Master's degree in engineering or business administration preferred.
• Eight years of related experience, including three years project management responsibilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and leadership abilities.
• Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Project management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple issues and projects concurrently.