Reliability Engineer

Aquatera Utilities Inc.; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

RRSP matching

Wellness spending account

Above average vacation benefits

Job summary

Aquatera Utilities Inc. in Alberta is seeking a Reliability Engineer to improve the safety, reliability, and performance of production assets. You will develop strategies using CMMS and RCFA to maximize uptime and support asset lifecycle management.

Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, IT and other teams; lead maintenance optimization and implement RCM methodologies while upholding Aquatera’s safety culture and code of conduct.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil or related)
• Minimum 3 years as reliability/maintenance engineer or supervisor
• Experience with CMMS
• Proven RCFA investigations experience
• Knowledge of reliability engineering methodologies
• Ability to collaborate across multiple departments and stakeholders
• CMRP/CRL certification is an asset
• PMP certification or training is an asset

Responsibilities

• Promote safety culture by identifying hazards and ensuring corrective actions.
• Develop and implement maintenance and reliability best practices across assets.
• Develop, monitor and maintain reliability analytics and KPIs.
• Lead RCFA investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring failures.
• Develop and optimise maintenance strategies using RCM methodologies.
• Support the implementation and optimisation of CMMS programs.
• Support condition-monitoring programs to improve asset reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with engineering, projects, IT, GIS and other groups to improve asset performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of asset management programs.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Maintenance optimization

RCFA investigations

RCM methodologies

Cross‑department collaboration

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Join the Team That’s Growing Healthy Communities. Work with Purpose. Live with Possibility.

At Aquatera, we’re more than a utility provider, we’re environmental leaders delivering high-quality water, wastewater, and solid waste services while building healthier communities across Alberta. As a locally owned organization and an Alberta Top Employer, we’re proud to offer meaningful work, opportunities for development and growth, and a fulfilling lifestyle all within a supportive work environment. Everything we do contributes to cleaner water, a healthier environment, and stronger communities so you’ll go home knowing your work truly matters. We foster a strong, supportive culture grounded in safety, integrity, collaboration, and innovation. With opportunities for training, mentorship, and career advancement, Aquatera is a place to grow and thrive while maintaining a positive work life balance. We’re looking for passionate and diverse professionals who share our values and are committed to making a lasting impact.

About the Role

Reporting to the asset manager, the reliability engineer is responsible for improving the safety, reliability and performance of Aquatera’s production assets. Using expertise in reliability engineering, maintenance optimization, and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), you will develop and implement strategies that maximize equipment uptime, support asset lifecycle management and drive continuous improvement across our operations. Working closely with operations and maintenance teams, you will help ensure our critical infrastructure operates safely, efficiently and reliably.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture by identifying hazards, conducting inspections and audits and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Demonstrate and promote Aquatera’s principles, core values and code of conduct.
• Develop and implement maintenance and reliability best practices across operational assets.
• Develop, monitor and maintain reliability analytics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Lead root cause failure analysis (RCFA) investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring failures.
• Develop and optimise maintenance strategies using reliability centered maintenance (RCM) methodologies.
• Support the implementation and optimisation of CMMS programs.
• Support the implementation of predictive maintenance technologies and condition-monitoring programs to improve asset reliability and performance.
• Develop and maintain equipment criticality assessments.
• Support asset condition assessments and lifecycle strategy development.
• Provide technical support to operations and maintenance teams in the field.
• Collaborate with engineering, projects, IT, GIS and other support groups to improve asset performance and reliability.
• Support the continuous improvement and documentation of Aquatera’s asset management and reliability programs.

Qualifications and Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil or a related discipline).
• Minimum three (3) years of experience as a reliability engineer, maintenance engineer, or maintenance supervisor.
• Experience with CMMS.
• Proven experience leading root cause failure analysis (RCFA) investigations.
• Knowledge of reliability engineering methodologies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments and stakeholders.
• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP), Certified Reliability Leader (CRL), certification or a similar professional designation is considered an asset.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or project management training is an asset.

Compensation

We offer competitive compensation and benefits including health, dental and vision, defined benefit pension plan, RRSP matching, health and wellness spending account and above average vacation benefits.

Conditions of Employment

• Legally entitled to work in Canada without limitations
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and satisfactory driver’s abstract
• Pass 50 lb. fitness test
• Pass comprehensive drug and alcohol test