Asset Management Research Insights and Delta Diablo’s Transformation Journey
October 20, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM ET | 10:00 AM CT | 8:00 AM PT
Duration: 60 minutes
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Summary
Water and wastewater utilities are under increasing pressure to maintain aging infrastructure, improve reliability, meet regulatory requirements, and optimize limited resources. Recent industry research reveals that aging assets remain the primary driver of asset management investments, yet nearly half of utilities continue to operate in a predominantly reactive maintenance environment. Challenges such as budget limitations, workforce constraints, legacy systems, and poor data quality often hinder progress toward proactive and sustainable asset management practices.
Join WaterWorld, MaxGrip, and Delta Diablo for an informative webinar that combines key industry research findings with a real-world utility transformation story. Discover how Delta Diablo used its Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) implementation not simply as a technology upgrade, but as a strategic opportunity to strengthen the fundamentals of asset management. By focusing on asset data quality, standardized asset structures, governance, and organizational alignment, Delta Diablo established a foundation for improved maintenance execution, better decision-making, and long-term reliability. Attendees will gain valuable insights into current industry challenges, learn why foundational asset management practices are critical to successful digital transformation, and hear practical lessons from Delta Diablo’s journey that can help utilities reduce reactive work and build a scalable path toward operational excellence.
Key Takeaways:
- Discover the biggest asset management challenges and priorities facing water utilities today, based on industry research.
- Learn why many utilities are prioritizing foundational improvements before focusing on advanced technologies.
- Hear how Delta Diablo transformed an EAM migration into a broader asset management improvement initiative.
- Understand the role of asset hierarchy, governance, and cross-functional alignment in building long-term success.
- Gain practical lessons for reducing reactive work and creating a scalable foundation for future reliability and performance improvements.
Speakers
Trevor Simpson
Maintenance Manager
Delta Diablo
Trevor Simpson is the Maintenance Manager at Delta Diablo, a California special district providing wastewater conveyance, treatment, and resource recovery services. With nearly two decades of experience at the District, Trevor has held positions in maintenance, materials management, planning and scheduling, and supervision. He currently leads the District’s maintenance program and is helping guide the implementation of its new Ultimo computerized maintenance management system in partnership with MaxGrip. His work focuses on strengthening asset management practices, improving maintenance planning and execution, and using reliable data and technology to support equipment performance, regulatory compliance, and long-term infrastructure reliability.
Juliana Laiate, Ph.D.
Consultant
MaxGrip
Juliana Laiate, Ph.D. is a highly-experienced consultant at MaxGrip with expertise in asset management, maintenance improvement, and EAM system implementations. With a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and a background in statistics, process optimization, and operational excellence, she helps organizations build stronger asset management foundations through improved data quality, governance, maintenance processes, and user adoption.
