Principal Threat & Risk Engineer

Socket.dev; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SoCalGas is seeking an experienced Reliability Engineer to shape reliability strategies for major systems using predictive technologies and analytics. You will drive uptime improvements, reduce maintenance costs, and ensure safety compliance across assets.

The role requires a 4-year degree and roughly a decade of related experience, with strong skills in RCA, FMEA, data analysis, and predictive maintenance. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and audits are part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a 4-year degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of related reliability or industrial engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of reliability engineering concepts and analytical methods.
• Experience with predictive maintenance and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Leads reliability efforts to proactively minimize equipment failures, extend asset life cycles, and align with sustainability and compliance goals.
• Spearheads root cause analyses for equipment failures, developing and implementing robust corrective and preventive actions.
• Proactively tracks reliability performance and progress; develops KPIs and metrics; builds statistical models and analyzes trends to inform decisions.
• Develops, documents, and disseminates maintenance strategies; standardizes procedures across the organization to ensure consistent implementation.
• Develops and implements comprehensive reliability programs using advanced analytics and predictive modeling for peak performance.
• Interfacing 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.
• Acts as a lead on internal audits of reliability practices and compliance with standards and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Root cause analysis

FMEA

Data analysis

Condition monitoring

Predictive maintenance

RCM

Continuous improvement

Asset management

Reliability testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• Acts as a lead on internal audits of reliability practices and compliance with standards and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

External Qualifications

Education

• Typically requires a 4 year degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Experience

• Typically requires 10 years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.
• Root Cause Analysis - The process of discovering the root causes of problems in order to identify appropriate solutions.
• 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.
• Data Analysis - Proficiency in using statistical and analytical tools to interpret data, identify trends, and make informed decisions to improve processes.
• Condition Monitoring - The process of monitoring a particular condition in machinery to identify changes that could indicate a developing fault.
• 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.
• Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) - Conducting a proactive maintenance that aims to optimize the reliability and performance of assets and equipment.
• Continuous Improvement - An ongoing effort to improve processes, systems, and practices by regularly assessing performance and implementing incremental changes.
• 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).
• Reliability Testing - The process of evaluating the dependability of an asset under various conditions, aiming to identify potential failures and improve asset reliability.