Senior Technical Specialist

GEI Consultants - 13 Jobs
Stoney Creek, ON
Posted 3 days ago
Job Details:
Full-time
Entry Level
Benefits:
Paid Time Off
Flexible Work
Tuition Aid

Description

Your role at GEI. We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Infrastructure Asset Analyst to join our team. This individual will be responsible for the analysis and management of infrastructure assets, including roads, sanitary systems, and other critical assets. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of asset deterioration curves, forecasting methodologies, and data analysis techniques, with proficiency in SQL queries to extract and manipulate asset data. This role requires a combination of technical skills, analytical thinking, and a deep understanding of infrastructure lifecycle management to help inform asset maintenance, replacement, and investment decisions. Essential Responsibilities & Duties
  • Asset Management & Condition Assessment:
    • Manage and analyze data related to infrastructure assets (roads, sanitary systems, etc.), including asset condition, lifecycle, and performance.
    • Apply deterioration curves and other forecasting models to predict the future condition of assets, and inform long-term asset management strategies.
    • Develop and maintain asset condition databases, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
  • Data Analysis & Forecasting:
    • Analyze infrastructure asset data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
    • Utilize forecasting techniques to predict future maintenance needs and asset failures, supporting proactive decision-making and budget planning.
    • Create reports and visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders, including engineers, project managers, and senior leadership.
  • SQL Querying & Database Management:
    • Write and optimize SQL queries to extract, manipulate, and analyze large datasets from asset management systems or databases.
    • Ensure proper integration and management of asset condition data, historical records, and performance metrics across various platforms (e.g., GIS systems, asset management software).
    • Collaborate with IT teams to ensure accurate database architecture and improve data flow processes.
  • Deterioration Curve & Lifecycle Modeling:
    • Develop and apply deterioration models for infrastructure assets based on historical performance data and industry standards.
    • Use the models to predict future asset conditions, inform maintenance schedules, and recommend cost-effective asset management strategies.
  • Reporting & Stakeholder Communication:
    • Prepare detailed reports on asset conditions, forecasted trends, and maintenance needs for various stakeholders.
    • Provide insights and recommendations for budget allocations and capital planning based on asset condition and performance forecasts.
    • Present findings to management, contributing to strategic asset management planning and policy development.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Civil Technology / Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in asset management, infrastructure analysis, or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of asset deterioration, lifespan modeling, and forecasting methods (e.g., deterioration curves, probabilistic models).
  • Proficiency in SQL, including data extraction, manipulation, and reporting.
  • Solid experience with data analysis, including statistical methods and forecasting techniques.
  • Experience working with asset management systems (e.g., GIS, CMMS, or other similar platforms).
  • Knowledge of infrastructure assets, particularly roads, sanitary systems, and related infrastructure components.
  • Ability to interpret technical data and communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with advanced data analytics tools and software (e.g., R, Python, Power BI).
  • Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and asset management software.
  • Professional Certification or license or ability to qualify such as PEO, OACETT, PMI
  • Certification or training in asset management, such as from the Institute of Asset Management (IAM), GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) or similar organizations.
  • Strong project management skills and the ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
Personal Attributes:
  • Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Work Environment:
  • Office-based with occasional site visits to infrastructure assets (e.g., roads, sewage systems).
  • Collaborative work culture with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and management.
We are GEI. Some of the world's most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow. We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients' most complex challenges. With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here.In 2023, GEI merged with GM BluePlan, an Ontario-based engineering, management, and technology consulting company. The merger adds GM BluePlan's nationally recognized expertise in asset management and infrastructure planning to the GEI family, furthering our growth and expansion in Canada. Employee-owned. Employee-focused. As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI's career site here. GEI's Total Rewards Package Includes
  • Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
  • Comprehensive Benefits Program including Health Care and Wellness Spending Accounts
  • Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
  • GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
  • Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
  • Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
  • Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
  • Rewards and Recognition
  • RRSP Program
  • Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder
  • A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • And More…
GEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, Aboriginal/Indigenous status or any other factors considered discriminatory. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.
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