Reliability Engineer III: Asset Performance & Strategy

Omaha Public Power District; Plattsmouth (NE); On-site; USD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) is seeking a Reliability Engineer III to enhance equipment reliability and maintenance strategies across our generation fleet. The role emphasizes data‑driven analysis, root cause investigations, and standard work development to improve asset performance.

You will lead cross‑disciplinary teamwork, coaching junior engineers and expanding condition monitoring, RCMS, and PM/CBM programs to support safe, reliable power delivery.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to independently execute essential reliability engineering duties.
• Ability to apply advanced technical judgment, perform complex analyses, and interpret system behavior.
• Experience managing engineering project tasks, meeting scope and schedule requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to develop or refine engineering standards, specifications, and procedures.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Ability to lead or mentor early‑career engineers, providing technical oversight and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational excellence activities by advancing equipment reliability and asset management practices across assigned sites
• Conduct engineering evaluations to diagnose issues, develop technical solutions, and validate results with advanced judgment
• Prioritize and monitor asset reliability risks using data analysis, failure modes, and system performance insights
• Develop, optimize, and maintain maintenance strategies, PM/CBM programs, and standard work documentation
• Lead or support investigations for significant failures, recommend corrective actions, and drive implementation across functions
• Improve work management quality by reviewing maintenance plans, work orders, and task effectiveness
• Coach engineers, technicians, and operators to build a high‑reliability culture and strengthen system‑thinking capability
• Coordinate cross‑discipline collaboration between engineering, operations, maintenance, and project teams to execute improvements

Skills

Reliability engineering

Technical judgment

Data analysis

Cross-team collaboration

Mentor engineers

Project management

Tools

CMMS

RCM

Job description

Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) is seeking a Reliability Engineer III to enhance equipment reliability and maintenance strategies across our generation fleet. The role emphasizes data‑driven analysis, root cause investigations, and standard work development to improve asset performance.

You will lead cross‑disciplinary teamwork, coaching junior engineers and expanding condition monitoring, RCMS, and PM/CBM programs to support safe, reliable power delivery.