Power Generation Reliability Program Manager

Cleco; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleco in Louisiana is seeking a Power Generation Reliability Program Manager to lead CBM and PdM strategies for its generation fleet. You will drive condition-based and predictive maintenance, establish asset health metrics, and guide data-driven decisions to improve reliability and reduce outages.

You will partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Supply Chain to implement best-in-class asset management practices and deliver multi-year roadmaps for maintenance programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 10+ years in power generation, heavy industrial reliability, or asset management.
• Experience leading CBM/PdM programs in a power plant or similar industrial environment.
• Strong working knowledge of rotating equipment, electrical systems, and balance-of-plant assets.
• Experience performing RCFA, FMEA, and RC maintenance (RCM).
• Proficiency with CMMS/EAM systems and data analysis tools.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across organizational boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of CBM and PdM strategies for generation assets.
• Perform RCFA, FMEA, and RCFA to reduce repeat failures and outages.
• Establish asset health indices, reliability metrics, and risk-based maintenance plans.
• Develop multi-year CBM and reliability roadmaps including staffing and training plans.
• Track and communicate program benefits such as availability improvements and cost avoidance.

Skills

CBM/PdM leadership

Asset management

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

ISO 55000 knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS/EAM (SAP)

Vibration analysis

Oil analysis

Thermography

Root cause analysis tools

Job description

Cleco in Louisiana is seeking a Power Generation Reliability Program Manager to lead CBM and PdM strategies for its generation fleet. You will drive condition-based and predictive maintenance, establish asset health metrics, and guide data-driven decisions to improve reliability and reduce outages.

You will partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Supply Chain to implement best-in-class asset management practices and deliver multi-year roadmaps for maintenance programs.