Principal Threat & Risk Engineer

SoCalGas; Anaheim (CA); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision packages

401K company match & Pension Plan

Wellness Programs/Classes

Tuition/Education Reimbursement

Career Development Tools & Resources

Job summary

SoCalGas is seeking a Senior Reliability Engineer to shape reliability strategies for major systems by integrating predictive technologies and advanced analytics. The role supports compliance, uptime, and cost reduction across transmission, distribution, and underground storage assets.

You will work within the Integrity Risk Strategy team to drive measurable improvements and develop KPI-driven insights for long-term operational resilience and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Requires a 4-year degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Master's Degree in Engineering or Mathematics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a technical authority in maturing threat evaluation and risk assessment practices, shaping their transition to more quantitative, probabilistic, and data-intensive methodologies.
• Communicates complex information with all levels of stakeholders, including senior management, while confidently conveying thoughts, ideas, and/or solutions.
• Interprets state and federal codes, industry standards and Company specifications.
• Leads reliability efforts to proactively minimize equipment failures, extend asset life cycles, and align with the organization's sustainability and compliance goals.
• Spearheads detailed root cause analyses for equipment failures, developing and implementing robust corrective and preventive actions.
• Proactively tracks reliability performance and progress; develops key performance indicators and metrics; develops statistical models and performs analysis to identify trends, track progress, and inform strategic decisions.
• Develops, documents, and disseminates maintenance strategies and best practices to drive operational efficiency; leads efforts to standardize procedures across the organization to facilitate consistent implementation.
• Develops and implements comprehensive reliability programs tailored to the unique operational needs of the organization; integrates advanced analytics and predictive modeling to ensure peak performance and adaptability to changing energy demands.
• Interfaces with purchasing and suppliers to ensure reliability requirements are included in specifications and contracts; reviews vendor test data.
• May participate in the evaluation of major reliability technology investments and programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reliability Engineering

Root Cause Analysis

FMEA

Data Analysis

Predictive Maintenance

Reliability Centered Maintenance

Continuous Improvement

Asset Management

Reliability Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

HYBRID: Work a combination of onsite and remote days each week, typically 3 days per week onsite.

Job Description

About Us

SoCalGas, the nation’s largest gas distribution utility, is dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and affordable energy to over 21 million Southern California customers. Through innovation, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to the needs of our communities we proudly uphold our mindset of “Glad to be of Service” and provide exceptional customer service today and ready to meet California’s energy needs with innovative solutions for tomorrow.

As an employee of SoCalGas, you will support our core values to do the right thing, champion people, and shape the future. You will play a pivotal role in the energy transition initiatives, supporting our mission: Safe, reliable, and affordable energy delivery today. Ready for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting top talent and fostering a diverse workforce that reflects the vibrant communities we serve.

As an employee of SoCalGas, you’ll enjoy a competitive compensation plan, upward mobility opportunities and the ability to find a true work life balance. Discover the rewards of joining SoCalGas by exploring our website: Our Mission ; Sustainability , In the Community , and Employee Benefits . Join SoCalGas today and become a vital part of a team that is driving innovation, championing community needs, and shaping the future of energy in California .

Primary Purpose
Shapes reliability strategies for major systems by integrating predictive technologies, condition monitoring, and advanced analytics. Ensures programs deliver measurable improvements in uptime, maintenance cost reduction, and safety compliance, supporting long‑term operational resilience. This position is part of the Integrity Risk Strategy team within the Integrity Management and Strategic Planning department and supports compliance with the requirements of integrity programs for transmission, distribution, and underground storage assets.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as a technical authority in maturing threat evaluation and risk assessment practices, shaping their transition to more quantitative, probabilistic, and data‑intensive methodologies.
• Communicates complex information with all levels of stakeholders, including senior management, while confidently conveying thoughts, ideas, and/or solutions. Influences other leaders across the organization, as well as external stakeholders, to accomplish objectives.
• Interprets state and federal codes, industry standards and Company specifications.
• Leads reliability efforts to proactively minimize equipment failures, extend asset life cycles, and align with the organization's sustainability and compliance goals.
• Spearheads detailed root cause analyses for equipment failures, developing and implementing robust corrective and preventive actions.
• Proactively tracks reliability performance and progress; develops key performance indicators and metrics; develops statistical models and performs analysis to identify trends, track progress, and inform strategic decisions.
• Develops, documents, and disseminates maintenance strategies and best practices to drive operational efficiency; leads efforts to standardize procedures across the organization to facilitate consistent implementation.
• Develops and implements comprehensive reliability programs tailored to the unique operational needs of the organization; integrates advanced analytics and predictive modeling to ensure peak performance and adaptability to changing energy demands.
• Interfaces with purchasing and suppliers to ensure reliability requirements are included in specifications and contracts; reviews vendor test data.
• May participate in the evaluation of major reliability technology investments and programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Required: Requires a 4-year degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Preferred: Master's Degree in Engineering or Mathematics preferred.

Experience

• Required: Requires 10 years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Required: Reliability Engineering - Applying scientific know-how to a component, product, plant, or process in order to ensure that it performs its intended function, without failure, for the required time duration in a specified environment.
• Required: Root Cause Analysis - The process of discovering the root causes of problems in order to identify appropriate solutions.
• Required: Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) - Identifying potential failure modes of a product or process, assess their potential impacts, and prioritize them based on severity, likelihood, and detectability in order to address and mitigate risks and to enhance reliability and performance.
• Required: Data Analysis - Proficiency in using statistical and analytical tools to interpret data, identify trends, and make informed decisions to improve processes.
• Required: Predictive Maintenance - The use of data-driven, proactive maintenance methods that are designed to analyze the condition of equipment and help predict when maintenance should be performed.
• Required: Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) - Conducting a proactive maintenance that aims to optimize the reliability and performance of assets and equipment.
• Required: Continuous Improvement - An ongoing effort to improve processes, systems, and practices by regularly assessing performance and implementing incremental changes.
• Required: Asset Management - A systematic process of developing, operating, maintaining, upgrading, and disposing of assets in the most cost-effective manner (including all costs, risks and performance attributes).
• Required: Reliability Testing - The process of evaluating the dependability of an asset under various conditions, aiming to identify potential failures and improve asset reliability.

SoCalGas offers a comprehensive benefits program to help support employees both personally and professionally. These benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Medical, dental, and vision packages (plus free Mental Health resources/sessions)
• 401K company match & Company provided Pension Plan
• Wellness Programs/Classes
• Tuition/Education Reimbursement
• Career Development Tools & Resources through SoCalGas University

SoCalGas strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education. SoCalGas offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. This position is eligible for an annual performance-based incentive (bonus) as well as other merit-based recognition. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs.

Pay Range

The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay.
The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience. $145,500.00 - $229,500.00 / year

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