Mechanical Reliability Engineer

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Mechanical Reliability Engineer – (Power Plant Background Preferred)

The Mechanical Reliability Engineer is responsible for ensuring the performance, reliability, and operational integrity of critical mechanical systems within data center facilities. Leveraging a strong background in power plant operations, this role focuses on equipment assessments, lifecycle management, and vendor oversight to maintain continuous uptime and support mission-critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Reliability & Assessment – Perform detailed condition assessments of mechanical equipment including chillers, cooling towers, pumps, HVAC systems, generators, and fuel systems.
• Apply reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), root cause analysis (RCA), and predictive maintenance techniques to identify risks and improve system performance.
• Evaluate existing systems for performance gaps, efficiency improvements, and lifecycle replacement planning.
• Develop and maintain asset health reports, criticality rankings, and maintenance strategies.
• Ensure all mechanical systems meet data center performance, redundancy, and resiliency requirements (Tier standards, as applicable).
• Participate in incident response, troubleshooting, and post-event analysis.

Vendor Oversight & Management

• Provide technical oversight of third-party vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Review and approve scopes of work, maintenance procedures, and service reports.
• Monitor vendor performance against contractual obligations, SLAs, and quality standards.
• Coordinate vendor activities to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution of work.

Maintenance & Reliability Programs

• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs aligned with best practices.
• Utilize condition monitoring tools (vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, etc.) to drive reliability improvements.
• Identify opportunities to standardize maintenance procedures and improve efficiency.

Compliance, Safety & Documentation

• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate documentation including equipment records, maintenance logs, and engineering reports.
• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead initiatives to improve system efficiency, reduce downtime, and optimize maintenance costs.
• Analyze operational data and trends to inform reliability strategies.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and operations teams on upgrades and capital projects.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 15/20 years of experience in power plant operations, maintenance, or reliability engineering.
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment, thermal systems, and industrial mechanical systems.
• Experience performing equipment condition assessments and root cause analysis.
• Proven experience managing or overseeing vendors and contractors.

Preferred

• Experience in power plants, mission-critical facilities, or similar high-availability environments.
• Familiarity with reliability tools and methodologies (RCM, FMEA, predictive analytics).
• Certifications such as CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional) or PE license.
• Knowledge of Tier standards, NFPA, ASME, and other applicable codes.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Vendor management and oversight capability
• Effective communication and stakeholder coordination
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-availability environments
• Safety-focused mindset
• Data-driven decision making

Working Conditions

• May require occasional travel to multiple data center sites.
• On-call support or flexible hours may be required to support critical operations.
• Work in operational facilities, including exposure to industrial environments.

Success Metrics

• Improved equipment reliability and reduced unplanned downtime
• Effective vendor performance and contract compliance
• Completion of equipment assessments and implementation of recommendations
• Increased system efficiency and lifecycle optimization

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