Reliability Engineer

Responsible for supporting the development and continuous improvement of asset management practices, processes, and tools to maximize the performance of power systems, wastewater pumping systems and critical rotating equipment.  Identifies root causes of equipment failure to ensure corrections are made for future work. Works under the direction of the Maintenance Program Manager.

Example of Duties :

• Review maintenance asset management programs and develops procedures for implementation of reliability practices for critical assets. Reviews and develops maintenance strategies for various asset classes.  Develops and reviews failure codes for assets classes.
• Supports the planning and delivery of asset management with emphasis on reliability, defect elimination, shutdown management and operational readiness.  Review project specifications and technical design standards for inclusion of reliability tools for critical assets as defined by Asset Management guidelines.
• Analyze, track and monitor data from various sources and systems, such as SCADA and data collection tools, to identify root causes of pending failures and improvement opportunities for critical assets.   Prepares periodic reports on preventative maintenance and performance metrics.
• Utilizes reliability analysis tools and techniques to perform equipment condition analysis.  Makes recommendations on equipment repairs or additional monitoring requirements.   Prepares routine summary of findings
• Participates in the PAR process by assisting with study, design, and implementation phases, as well as pre-construction and ongoing project meetings. Participates in operational readiness testing to ensure monitoring tools and equipment are functioning as designed. Review shop drawing submittals, identifies and develops preventative and predictive maintenance activities and establishes spare parts levels.
• Advises the Maintenance Program Manager of critical and continuing maintenance problems.  Submits regular reports of defect elimination summary reports for distribution to appropriate District staff.
• Coordinates or provides specific training on condition-based maintenance tools and procedures to maintenance staff to ensure proper use of relevant tools and techniques.
• Uses computer system to create work requests, requisition parts and supplies and assists in the development of recommended inventory levels based on criticality and experience.
• Coordinates maintenance work with maintenance supervisors and personnel of other departments when necessary.
• Recommends and assists with updates, changes, and establishment of drawings, schematics, SCADA screens and equipment O&M manuals.
• Support the development of annual budget needs related to reliability tools, equipment, training and recommended program changes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

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Education

Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in Business, Project Management or related field.

Certification as an CMRP or CRE from Society of Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP) or similar organization.

Employment Type : Full Time

Salary : $74,214 - $103,542 Annual

Bonus / Commission : No

Salary : $74,214 - $103,542