Electrical Reliability Engineer: RCA & PdM Lead

Movement Search & Delivery; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Movement Search & Delivery seeks an experienced electrical reliability engineer to systematically track, analyze, and eliminate bad actors in electrical systems across operating facilities. The role focuses on RCA investigations, PM/PdM program refinement, and site support across the Western U.S.

Qualifications include 5+ years in heavy industry, HV power knowledge, and willingness to travel up to 25%; PE or CMRP is a strong plus. PE license would be beneficial for the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree preferred; experience may substitute.
• 5+ years in a heavy industrial operating environment (mining, refining, chemical processing, paper & pulp, steel, or power generation).
• Demonstrated expertise in medium/high voltage power distribution systems (4.16kV to 230kV+).
• Willingness to travel up to 25% across the Western US.
• PE license or CMRP certification is a strong plus.
• Experience with RCA methodologies and bad actor tracking.

Responsibilities

• Lead structured RCA investigations (5-Why, Fishbone, TapRooT, FMEA) for major electrical failures.
• Develop actionable recommendations from RCA findings and coordinate with plant operations.
• Refine Preventive and Predictive Maintenance programs for critical assets.
• Drive conditioning technologies like infrared thermography and DGA
• Conduct site visits and technical audits across facilities in the Western US.

Skills

RCA methodologies

Power distribution knowledge (4.16kV–+

Reliability/PM & PdM concepts

CMMS (SAP, Maximo)

Infrared thermography

Site audits & field troubleshooting

Travel up to 25%

IEEE/NFPA 70E knowledge

Protection relays & switchgear

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

PE license (strong plus)

CMMS experience (SAP/Maximo)

CMMS systems familiarity

Job description

Movement Search & Delivery seeks an experienced electrical reliability engineer to systematically track, analyze, and eliminate bad actors in electrical systems across operating facilities. The role focuses on RCA investigations, PM/PdM program refinement, and site support across the Western U.S.

Qualifications include 5+ years in heavy industry, HV power knowledge, and willingness to travel up to 25%; PE or CMRP is a strong plus. PE license would be beneficial for the role.