Reliability Engineer

Pattern Energy; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Voluntary benefits

Family care benefits

Employee assistance program

Paid time off and bonding leave

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Pattern Energy is seeking a Reliability Engineer to support the operation of our wind and solar fleet and photovoltaic assets. The role focuses on mechanical reliability, vibration analysis, and condition-based maintenance to improve uptime and extend component life across Pattern’s facilities in the field.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years in wind reliability, experience with vibration data, and the ability to collaborate with OEMs and operations teams. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or similar Engineering required.
• 3–5 years wind industry reliability or vibration monitoring experience.
• Experience with fleetMONITOR or other diagnostics software.

Responsibilities

• Investigate mechanical equipment failures and perform root cause analysis.
• Oversee RCA with OEMs and provide project management support.
• Perform vibration analysis and develop early detection methods.
• Provide technical support to field teams and guide inspections.

Skills

Vibration analysis

Vibration data analysis

Python programming

SCADA data

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or similar Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

fleetMONITOR

MATLAB

SQL databases

Job description

Company Overview

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence.

Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.

Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 46 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

Responsibilities

Job Purpose

The Reliability Engineer provides subject matter expertise and direction for the Pattern operational fleet mechanical reliability and condition monitoring programs. Specifically, this role requires detailed understanding of wind turbine mechanical systems and experience performing advanced vibration analysis of these systems. The Engineer will be responsible for daily monitoring, collaborating with sites to optimize remaining useful life of components, continuously improving the condition monitoring program capabilities, investigating equipment failures, performing root cause assessments, and deploying solutions to improve component reliability.

Key Accountabilities

The key responsibilities will include the following:

• Investigate mechanical equipment failures on Pattern’s operational assets, perform root cause assessments, and determine containment and correction actions to prevent future failures.
• Oversee and provide project management support to the Original Equipment Manufacturers with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for reliability related issues.
• Perform vibration analysis and develop necessary methods for the early detection of component failures and damages on wind turbine components. Monitor system data flow health and resolve issues to ensure high system availability and performance.
• Act as Pattern’s subject matter expert for wind turbine condition based and predictive based maintenance to ensure the latest developments in hardware, software and analysis methodologies are applied.
• Work cooperatively with other discipline engineering leaders in the group to ensure a holistic approach to wind turbines and solar reliability.
• Provide technical support for the operations field teams with inspection guidance, turbine troubleshooting and operational status assessment.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Qualifications Required

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or similar Engineering degree is required as a minimum. Master’s degree preferred.

Work Experience

• 3-5 years or more experience as a mechanical reliability engineer and/or vibration condition monitoring engineer in wind industry.
• Preferred experience utilizing fleetMONITOR condition monitoring software or required experience with other diagnostics software packages for wind turbine vibration data.
• Experience with Siemens, GE, or other wind OEM hardware and software

Additional Qualifications

• Must be able to climb modern wind turbine without a lift or climb assist
• Strong technical capabilities and a creative, curious, self-driven work ethic
• Ability to work well in and/or lead cross functional teams with little supervision or oversight
• Desire to work in the field in challenging environments to collect data for RCA or system studies
• Ability to travel (Up to 20% travel)

Technical Skills

• Ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations, signal processing, and analysis of vibration data using available industry vibration software packages.
• Familiarity with programming in Python, R, MATLAB, or similar and ability to apply knowledge toward improving fleet performance and reliability
• Knowledge of SCADA data and principles of databases and historians, including experience with Structured Query Language
• Ability to turn detailed vibration assessment into comprehensible and actionable maintenance actions for the operations team.
• Ability to simply and effectively communicate complex concepts
• Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, drawings, and documents relating to engineering and construction, including one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, and wiring diagrams
• Ability to quickly assess emergency situations and requirements to develop and implement appropriate action plans
• Ability to work around energized equipment under proper lock-out, tag-out, and other safety procedures
• Ability to occasionally perform physical requirements including standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, reaching, and climbing at project locations in order to inspect equipment or collect information

Salary

The expected starting pay range for this role is $90,000 - $120,000 USD. This range is an estimate, and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long-term disability
• life insurance
• voluntary benefits
• family care benefits
• employee assistance program
• paid time off and bonding leave
• paid holidays
• 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• employee referral bonuses