Pipeline Reliability & Risk Engineer II

SoCalGas; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

SoCalGas is seeking a Reliability Engineer in California to drive reliability improvements through lifecycle planning and root cause investigations. You will partner with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to implement corrective actions and verify effectiveness using reliability metrics and dashboards.

Responsibilities include leading reliability assessments, performing FMEA, monitoring KPIs, and creating maintenance plans to prolong equipment lifespan while supporting safety and

Responsibilities

• Leads reliability assessments, studies, and investigations on equipment failures to identify underlying causes; develops detailed reports and recommends corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Performs comprehensive Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify potential failure points and assess their impact on equipment and system reliability; works with cross-functional teams to prioritize and implement strategies that address identified weaknesses.
• Monitors key performance indicators related to reliability and produces regular reports; provides data-driven recommendations to leadership for performance improvements.
• Assesses and refines existing reliability methodologies; suggests enhancements to increase system availability and operational efficiency based on observed data and industry best practices.
• Creates and maintains detailed asset maintenance plans and spare parts inventory lists; focuses on prolonging equipment lifespan and improving operational readiness.
• Influences maintenance and operations policies through reliability insights.
• Reports performance metrics to leadership and presents improvement roadmaps with measurable milestones.
• Coordinates multi‑site reliability program pilots and scales proven practices; sets baseline and target metrics for uptime and maintenance costs; provides compliance input for reliability practices, standards and procedures.

Job description

SoCalGas is seeking a Reliability Engineer in California to drive reliability improvements through lifecycle planning and root cause investigations. You will partner with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to implement corrective actions and verify effectiveness using reliability metrics and dashboards.

Responsibilities include leading reliability assessments, performing FMEA, monitoring KPIs, and creating maintenance plans to prolong equipment lifespan while supporting safety and