Reliability Engineer (Electrical)

• Systematically track, analyze, and eliminate electrical equipment bad actors across operating facilities to improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and mean time between failures (MTBF).
• Evaluate health monitoring data, electrical predictive maintenance (PdM) reports, and operating trends for early detection of asset degradation.
• Maintain and optimize bad actor lists, tracking resolution progress and calculating return on investment for corrective measures.

2. Root Cause Analysis (RCA) & Problem Solving

• Lead structured RCA investigations (e.g., 5-Why, Fishbone, TapRooT, FMEA) for major electrical failures, unplanned outages, and near-miss incidents.
• Focus RCA efforts on critical medium-to-high voltage power systems, including:
• Medium/High Voltage Motors & Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Metal-clad Switchgear & Protective Relays
• Air, Oil, and Vacuum Circuit Breakers
• Develop clear, actionable recommendations based on RCA findings and collaborate with plant operations to ensure timely implementation.

3. Reliability & Maintenance Strategy

• Partner with facility operations and maintenance teams to refine Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) programs for critical electrical assets.
• Drive advanced conditioning technologies such as infrared thermography, partial discharge monitoring, dissolved gas analysis (DGA), oil sampling, and online motor testing.
• Review single-line diagrams, relay settings, and electrical protection schemes to identify system vulnerabilities.

4. Operational Support & Regional Oversight

• Serve as the technical subject matter expert (SME) for site electrical engineers and maintenance technicians during complex troubleshooting or turnaround activities.
• Conduct field site visits and technical audits across facilities within the Western U.S. region.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Experience & Education

• Education: Bachelor’s or Associate’s preferred, but will accept additional experience in place of a degree.
• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in a heavy industrial operating environment (e.g., mining, refining, chemical processing, paper & pulp, steel, or power generation).
• Equipment Knowledge: Demonstrated expertise in medium to high voltage power distribution systems (4.16kV to 230kV+), including motors, switchgear, breakers, transformers, and protection relays.
• Travel: Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% across the Western region of the United States.

Technical Capabilities & Certifications

• Strong mastery of formal RCA methodologies and bad actor tracking.
• Familiarity with industry electrical standards (IEEE, NFPA 70E, NEMA, ANSI).
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as SAP, Maximo, or similar platforms.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional) certification is a strong plus.