Electrical Reliability Engineer

TRS Staffing Solutions; Shippingport (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TRS Staffing Solutions is seeking an Electrical Reliability Engineer with a power plant background to lead condition assessments, reliability programs, and vendor oversight in a mission-critical setting. This role emphasizes safety, rigorous analysis, and cross-functional collaboration across multiple facilities.

The successful candidate will apply RCA, FMEA, and RCM to improve MTBF and reduce outages while maintaining compliance with NFPA 70/70E and IEEE standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 510+ years in power plant operations or reliability engineering.
• Strong expertise in medium- and low-voltage systems, protective relaying, and power distribution.
• Experience overseeing contractors and vendors in industrial or mission-critical environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive condition assessments of electrical systems including switchgear, UPS systems, transformers, generators, ATS/STS units, PDUs, battery systems, and distribution networks.
• Apply reliability engineering principles such as Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Evaluate system performance, redundancy, and fault tolerance consistent with data center uptime requirements.
• Identify risks, failure points, and lifecycle concerns; develop corrective action and replacement strategies.
• Produce detailed assessment reports, asset health scoring, and capital planning recommendations.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Vendor management

Power system reliability

Safety compliance

Collaboration

Education

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA

EPMS

BMS platforms

Job description

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our personnel, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you are invited to apply for this role.

Electrical Reliability Engineer (Power Plant Background)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive condition assessments of electrical systems including switchgear, UPS systems, transformers, generators, ATS/STS units, PDUs, battery systems, and distribution networks.
• Apply reliability engineering principles such as Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Evaluate system performance, redundancy, and fault tolerance consistent with data center uptime requirements.
• Identify risks, failure points, and lifecycle concerns; develop corrective action and replacement strategies.
• Produce detailed assessment reports, asset health scoring, and capital planning recommendations.

Vendor Oversight

Provide technical oversight and coordination of electrical contractors, OEM service providers, and testing vendors.

• Review and approve maintenance procedures, switching plans, testing protocols, and reports.
• Ensure vendors adhere to safety standards, site procedures, and contract requirements.
• Track vendor performance against KPIs, SLAs, and quality standards.
• Witness critical maintenance activities, testing (e.g., relay testing, load bank tests), and commissioning.

Maintenance & Reliability Program

Develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs for electrical assets.

• Utilize condition monitoring techniques such as infrared thermography, power quality analysis, and partial discharge monitoring.
• Ensure proper maintenance of critical backup systems including generators, UPS, and battery banks.
• Standardize procedures and drive continuous improvement across multiple facilities.

Compliance, Safety & Documentation

Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, standards, and best practices (e.g., NFPA 70/70E, IEEE, NETA).

• Maintain accurate documentation including single-line diagrams, arc flash studies, maintenance records, and test results.
• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance reviews.
• Promote and enforce a strong electrical safety culture.

Continuous Improvement

• Analyze system performance data to identify trends and opportunities for reliability improvements.
• Lead initiatives to reduce electrical failures, improve efficiency, and optimize operating costs.
• Support design reviews and capital projects to enhance system resiliency and maintainability.
• Collaborate with engineering and construction teams on upgrades and expansions.

QualificationsRequired

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 5–10+ years of experience in power plant operations, electrical maintenance, or reliability engineering.
• Strong expertise in medium- and low-voltage electrical systems, protective relaying, and power distribution.
• Experience conducting equipment condition assessments and failure analysis.
• Proven ability to oversee contractors and vendors in an industrial or mission-critical environment.

Preferred

• Experience in power plants or other high-availability/mission-critical facilities.
• Familiarity with Tier standards (Uptime Institute) and data center power architectures.
• Professional certifications such as PE (Professional Engineer), NETA certification, or CMRP.
• Experience with SCADA, EPMS (Electrical Power Monitoring Systems), or BMS platforms.
• Knowledge of commissioning and integrated systems testing.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Advanced electrical troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Vendor management and technical oversight
• Strong understanding of power system reliability and redundancy
• Clear communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to work under pressure in critical environments
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance

Working Conditions

• May require travel to multiple sites.
• Participation in on-call rotation or after-hours support for critical events.
• Work performed in energized environments requiring strict adherence to safety protocols.

Success Metrics

• Reduction in electrical system failures and unplanned outages
• Improved asset reliability and mean time between failures (MTBF)
• Successful completion of equipment assessments and implementation of recommendations
  Accurate and up-to-date electrical documentation and reporting

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