Maintenance Engineer IV - 4267

NES Fircroft; North Carolina; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Maintenance Engineer IV for a fully remote role focused on nuclear asset maintenance strategy. The candidate will develop data-driven reliability-centered maintenance programs and lead FMEA analyses to optimize asset performance across plant systems.

You will manage data in APM/CMMS, collaborate with design, systems, and operations teams, and drive continuous improvement in maintenance strategies with industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Experience with maintenance strategy development for plant assets.
• Experience conducting and leading FMEA analyses.
• Experience inputting and validating data in APM/CMMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver on maintenance strategy tasks for plant systems.
• Acquire and input critical nuclear data into the APM software.
• Conduct FMEA analyses to identify and mitigate risks.
• Develop data-driven, reliability-centered maintenance strategies.
• Use APM tooling to optimize asset strategies against budget and labor limits.
• Drive continuous improvement with performance feedback and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with design, systems, and operations teams to ensure robust implementations.

Skills

RCM

FMEA

CMMS

APM software

Data analysis

Risk assessment

Root cause analysis

Condition monitoring

Outage planning

Asset management

Tools

APM software

CMMS

Job description

Job Title - Maintenance Engineer IV

Job Location - Home/Remote

Job Description

Working Model: 100% remote, no preference for candidate timezone

Working Hours: CORE Hours, 11am - 1pm EST, flexible

Interview Process: Virtual with cameras on, panel, 1 round

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Nuclear Engineer to join our pioneering team dedicated to the 10th generation BWRX-300 nuclear power plant. As the Nuclear Reliability & Maintenance Strategy Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the unparalleled safety, reliability, and operational efficiency of our standard plant design. You will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of maintenance strategy development, from acquiring critical engineering data to performing advanced analyses and optimizing asset management plans. This position sits at the intersection of design engineering, data analytics, and risk management, offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of nuclear energy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engineering Deliverables: Own and deliver on a portfolio of engineering tasks focused on developing and optimizing asset maintenance strategies for various plant systems (Master Parts Lists - MPLs).
• Data Acquisition & Management: Acquire, validate, and meticulously input critical nuclear engineering data into our Asset Performance Management (APM) software.
• Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA): Conduct comprehensive analyses of design engineering data to identify and mitigate all potential failure modes that exceed a predetermined Risk Priority Number (RPN) threshold.
• Maintenance Strategy Development: Develop data-driven, reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) strategies for critical plant assets, ensuring optimal equipment health and performance.
• Strategy Optimization: Utilize the APM tool to optimize asset strategies across each MPL, balancing total system risk against constraints such as labor hours and budgetary limits.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion the continuous improvement of maintenance strategies by incorporating operational feedback, performance trends, and industry best practices.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with design engineering, systems engineering, and operations teams to ensure maintenance strategies are robust, practical, and effectively implemented.

Desired Candidate Skills & Experience

We are looking for a candidate who brings a strong blend of technical expertise, analytical rigor, and collaborative skills. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

Experience in a Commercial Nuclear Power Plant related to:

• Maintenance,CMMS
• Operations
• PRA / PSA (Probabilistic Risk Assessment / Probabilistic Safety Assessment)
• Programs Engineering (e.g., ISI/IST, AOV/MOV, Buried Pipe)
• Design Engineering
• System Engineering

Technical Expertise:

• Reliability & RCM: Deep understanding of Reliability Centered Maintenance principles and application.
• Maintenance Approaches: Experience with preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance (CBM) methodologies.
• FMEA: Proven ability to lead or perform Failure Modes and Effects Analyses.
• Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Asset Performance Management (APM) or Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Condition Monitoring: Familiarity with various condition monitoring technologies (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis).
• Asset Management: Knowledge of lifecycle and aging management programs for plant equipment.
• Planning: Understanding of outage and work planning processes.
• Industry Standards: Familiarity with industry data and standards, such as the EPRI PM Basis Database (PMBD).
• Trending: Experience with equipment performance trending and analysis.

Analytical Skills:

• Risk Assessment: Strong capabilities in both qualitative and quantitative risk assessment.
• Root Cause Analysis: Demonstrated experience in performing formal root cause analyses (RCA).
• Data Analysis: Ability to interpret complex engineering data to derive actionable insights.
• Problem Solving: A systematic and effective approach to solving complex technical challenges.

Professional Attributes (Soft Skills):

• Teamwork and Collaboration: A proven ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous and precise in all aspects of work, from data entry to final analysis.
• Adaptability and Continuous Improvement: A proactive mindset geared towards learning, adapting to new technologies, and continuously improving processes.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.