Electrical Reliability Engineer

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Electrical Reliability Engineer (Power Plant Background)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive condition assessments of electrical systems including switchgear, UPS systems, transformers, generators, ATS/STS units, PDUs, battery systems, and distribution networks.
• Apply reliability engineering principles such as Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Evaluate system performance, redundancy, and fault tolerance consistent with data center uptime requirements.
• Identify risks, failure points, and lifecycle concerns; develop corrective action and replacement strategies.
• Produce detailed assessment reports, asset health scoring, and capital planning recommendations.

Vendor Oversight

Provide technical oversight and coordination of electrical contractors, OEM service providers, and testing vendors.

• Review and approve maintenance procedures, switching plans, testing protocols, and reports.
• Ensure vendors adhere to safety standards, site procedures, and contract requirements.
• Track vendor performance against KPIs, SLAs, and quality standards.
• Witness critical maintenance activities, testing (e.g., relay testing, load bank tests), and commissioning.

Maintenance & Reliability Program

Develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs for electrical assets.

• Utilize condition monitoring techniques such as infrared thermography, power quality analysis, and partial discharge monitoring.
• Ensure proper maintenance of critical backup systems including generators, UPS, and battery banks.
• Standardize procedures and drive continuous improvement across multiple facilities.

Compliance, Safety & Documentation

Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, standards, and best practices (e.g., NFPA 70/70E, IEEE, NETA).

• Maintain accurate documentation including single-line diagrams, arc flash studies, maintenance records, and test results.
• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance reviews.
• Promote and enforce a strong electrical safety culture.

Continuous Improvement

• Analyze system performance data to identify trends and opportunities for reliability improvements.
• Lead initiatives to reduce electrical failures, improve efficiency, and optimize operating costs.
• Support design reviews and capital projects to enhance system resiliency and maintainability.
• Collaborate with engineering and construction teams on upgrades and expansions.

QualificationsRequired

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 5–10+ years of experience in power plant operations, electrical maintenance, or reliability engineering.
• Strong expertise in medium- and low-voltage electrical systems, protective relaying, and power distribution.
• Experience conducting equipment condition assessments and failure analysis.
• Proven ability to oversee contractors and vendors in an industrial or mission-critical environment.

Preferred

• Experience in power plants or other high-availability/mission-critical facilities.
• Familiarity with Tier standards (Uptime Institute) and data center power architectures.
• Professional certifications such as PE (Professional Engineer), NETA certification, or CMRP.
• Experience with SCADA, EPMS (Electrical Power Monitoring Systems), or BMS platforms.
• Knowledge of commissioning and integrated systems testing.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Advanced electrical troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Vendor management and technical oversight
• Strong understanding of power system reliability and redundancy
• Clear communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to work under pressure in critical environments
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance

Working Conditions

• May require travel to multiple sites.
• Participation in on-call rotation or after-hours support for critical events.
• Work performed in energized environments requiring strict adherence to safety protocols.

Success Metrics

• Reduction in electrical system failures and unplanned outages
• Improved asset reliability and mean time between failures (MTBF)
• Successful completion of equipment assessments and implementation of recommendations
  Accurate and up-to-date electrical documentation and reporting

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