Reliability Engineer, Mechanical Systems, NA

About the position

The Reliability Engineer for Mechanical Systems is responsible for the overall operational health of critical cooling systems. This responsibility includes oversight of facility acceptance testing, mechanical system maintenance planning, and Facility Operations technical support. Requirements for this position include full familiarity with mechanical systems arrangements, equipment types, system automation and control components. The Reliability Engineer candidate understands component failures and the extended effects of those failures on the larger cooling system as well as appropriate mitigating actions. Also required is an understanding of cooling system theory, an ability to read drawings and schematics, and an ability to identify likely failure points in design. The mechanical reliability engineer acts as an advisor for Site Operations to reference as needed and has enough experience to train technicians to the level of effective troubleshooting. The mechanical systems Reliability Engineer regularly interfaces the Vantage Design Engineering team, the Automation Systems Group, and Facility Operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure newly built systems meet design intent and perform without issue during the facility acceptance testing phases of new construction.
• Review commissioning plans and ensure the thoroughness of startup testing.
• Attend factory witness testing to verify and validate equipment functionality.
• Design maintenance programs to enhance equipment operability and efficiency while minimizing life cycle costs.
• Design maintenance programs to minimize maintenance complexity and reduce maintenance down time.
• Understand potential equipment failures and provide full technical support to Facility Operations teams in the event of a critical system failure.
• Perform system component upgrades as required to ensure reliability and combat obsolescence.
• Validate maintenance performance by analyzing trends, operational history, and maintenance data.
• Provide systems reliability and maintainability feedback to the Design Engineering teams for future design considerations.
• Work with Design Engineering and Construction teams to ensure the reliability and maintainability of new and modified installations.
• Review construction equipment submittals, identify potential deficiencies, and evaluate maintenance feasibility.
• Develop risk management plans that will anticipate reliability-related risks that could adversely impact plant operation.
• Perform Root-Cause Failure Analysis and facilitate corrective action.
• Conduct Critical System Availability and Capacity Analysis, Critical Spare Parts Analysis, Equipment Life Cycle Costing, and End of Useful Life Analysis.
• Provide at-request guidance and technical support to Facility Operators.
• Ensure Site Teams are proficient in system operation and maintenance techniques.
• Work with Site Operations to perform analyses of Asset Utilization, Overall Equipment Efficiency, and Remaining useful life.
• Design appropriate site response procedures based on potential critical system failures.
• Perform Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability Analysis to improve system performance.
• Handle additional duties as assigned by Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field or equivalent field experience preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience in critical facility operations and maintenance.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Travel required is expected to be up to 25% but may increase over time as the business evolves.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Participation in a 401k program that includes company match
• Additional voluntary benefits