Reliability Engineer (Electrical)

Movement Search & Delivery; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Movement Search & Delivery seeks an experienced electrical reliability engineer to systematically track, analyze, and eliminate bad actors in electrical systems across operating facilities. The role focuses on RCA investigations, PM/PdM program refinement, and site support across the Western U.S.

Qualifications include 5+ years in heavy industry, HV power knowledge, and willingness to travel up to 25%; PE or CMRP is a strong plus. PE license would be beneficial for the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree preferred; experience may substitute.
• 5+ years in a heavy industrial operating environment (mining, refining, chemical processing, paper & pulp, steel, or power generation).
• Demonstrated expertise in medium/high voltage power distribution systems (4.16kV to 230kV+).
• Willingness to travel up to 25% across the Western US.
• PE license or CMRP certification is a strong plus.
• Experience with RCA methodologies and bad actor tracking.

Responsibilities

• Lead structured RCA investigations (5-Why, Fishbone, TapRooT, FMEA) for major electrical failures.
• Develop actionable recommendations from RCA findings and coordinate with plant operations.
• Refine Preventive and Predictive Maintenance programs for critical assets.
• Drive conditioning technologies like infrared thermography and DGA
• Conduct site visits and technical audits across facilities in the Western US.

Skills

RCA methodologies

Power distribution knowledge (4.16kV–+

Reliability/PM & PdM concepts

CMMS (SAP, Maximo)

Infrared thermography

Site audits & field troubleshooting

Travel up to 25%

IEEE/NFPA 70E knowledge

Protection relays & switchgear

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

PE license (strong plus)

CMMS experience (SAP/Maximo)

CMMS systems familiarity

Job description

• Systematically track, analyze, and eliminate electrical equipment bad actors across operating facilities to improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and mean time between failures (MTBF).
• Evaluate health monitoring data, electrical predictive maintenance (PdM) reports, and operating trends for early detection of asset degradation.
• Maintain and optimize bad actor lists, tracking resolution progress and calculating return on investment for corrective measures.

2. Root Cause Analysis (RCA) & Problem Solving

• Lead structured RCA investigations (e.g., 5-Why, Fishbone, TapRooT, FMEA) for major electrical failures, unplanned outages, and near-miss incidents.
• Focus RCA efforts on critical medium-to-high voltage power systems, including:
• Medium/High Voltage Motors & Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Metal-clad Switchgear & Protective Relays
• Air, Oil, and Vacuum Circuit Breakers
• Develop clear, actionable recommendations based on RCA findings and collaborate with plant operations to ensure timely implementation.

3. Reliability & Maintenance Strategy

• Partner with facility operations and maintenance teams to refine Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) programs for critical electrical assets.
• Drive advanced conditioning technologies such as infrared thermography, partial discharge monitoring, dissolved gas analysis (DGA), oil sampling, and online motor testing.
• Review single-line diagrams, relay settings, and electrical protection schemes to identify system vulnerabilities.

4. Operational Support & Regional Oversight

• Serve as the technical subject matter expert (SME) for site electrical engineers and maintenance technicians during complex troubleshooting or turnaround activities.
• Conduct field site visits and technical audits across facilities within the Western U.S. region.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Experience & Education

• Education: Bachelor’s or Associate’s preferred, but will accept additional experience in place of a degree.
• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in a heavy industrial operating environment (e.g., mining, refining, chemical processing, paper & pulp, steel, or power generation).
• Equipment Knowledge: Demonstrated expertise in medium to high voltage power distribution systems (4.16kV to 230kV+), including motors, switchgear, breakers, transformers, and protection relays.
• Travel: Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% across the Western region of the United States.

Technical Capabilities & Certifications

• Strong mastery of formal RCA methodologies and bad actor tracking.
• Familiarity with industry electrical standards (IEEE, NFPA 70E, NEMA, ANSI).
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as SAP, Maximo, or similar platforms.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional) certification is a strong plus.