Reliability Engineer

Aquatera-Utilities-Inc.; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision

Defined benefit pension plan

RRSP matching

Health and wellness spending account

Above average vacation benefits

Job summary

Aquatera Utilities Inc. in Alberta is seeking a Reliability Engineer to enhance safety, reliability and performance of production assets.

You will apply CMMS, RCFA and reliability-centered maintenance to maximize uptime, support asset lifecycle decisions and drive continuous improvement across operations. You’ll collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, IT and GIS, lead RCFA investigations, develop maintenance strategies and KPIs, and support condition-monitoring programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in reliability/maintenance engineering.
• Experience with CMMS and reliability analytics.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety culture and conduct inspections.
• Develop and implement maintenance and reliability best practices.
• Lead RCFA investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Develop reliability analytics and KPIs.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, IT and GIS.
• Support CMMS implementation and condition-monitoring programs.
• Provide technical support to operations and maintenance teams.

Skills

Reliability engineering

RCFA investigations

CMMS

RCM methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Maintenance optimization

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CMMS software

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 optimize maintenance strategies using reliability centered maintenance (RCM) methodologies.
• Support the implementation and optimization 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

Ready to make a difference?

Start your journey with Aquatera Utilities Inc. This competition will remain open until August 28, 2026, or until a suitable candidate is selected. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.