Reliability Engineer , Sr.

Socket.dev; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks an experienced Reliability Engineer to lead failure analysis and quality improvements for ESP equipment. You will analyze data from remote monitoring, review drawings and BOMs, and recommend corrective actions to reduce downtime.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 10+ years in reliability or QA, and hands-on experience with EP systems, blueprints, and ISO 9000 quality practices.

Qualifications

• Proficient with MS Office and/or databases.
• Familiar with ISO: 9000 requirements and quality practices.
• Able to locate Drawings, BOMs, MPIs and related documents.
• Comfortable reading complex blueprints and customer drawings.
• Extensive experience in failure analysis and assemblies/disassemblies of ESPs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in Reliability Engineering or Quality Assurance/Control preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support achievement ofQuality goals and performance improvement across the organization.
• Adhere to ISO 9000 compliance objectives and manage budgetary considerations where applicable.
• Conduct DIFA of ESP and related equipment to determine root cause.
• Identify corrective actions and prepare DIFA reports.
• Promote reliability by interpreting data from remote surveillance and history files.
• Evaluate applications and well data to improve product run life.
• Revise technical procedures and support Engineering Standards for Quality goals.
• Organize data and prepare technical and management reports as needed.
• Monitor equipment performance and produce statistical reports.
• Develop engineering solutions for repetitive failures.
• Support localize acceptance testing and inspection criteria with Levare Engineering.
• Promote EHS processes and address HSE issues as needed.
• Engage with clients, sales, and service center staff to communicate issues.

Skills

MS Office

Quality mindset

Blueprint reading

Data analysis

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or closely related field

Tools

Databases

Drawings & BOMs

Job description

Job Functions/Duties

• Support/promote achievement of Quality goals and performance improvement throughout the organization.
• Adhere to ISO: 9000 compliance objectives (where applicable) and ensure that targets are achieved; maintain awareness of the business context and company profitability, including budgetary control issues.
• Conducts Dismantle Inspection Failure Analysis (DIFA) of ESP and related equipment to determine failure root cause.
• Assists in identification of appropriate corrective actions.
• Prepare professional report of DIFA findings.
• Familiarity with metallurgy and chemical analysis as applicable to failure analysis of ESP equipment.
• Acquire and interpret data from remote surveillance monitoring and from surface equipment history files to facilitate analysis of failures and to promote reliability.
• Evaluate applications and well history data to promote efficient application of products and increase run life.
• Evaluate and revise as needed technical procedures and recommend revisions to Engineering Standards in support of Quality objectives.
• Organize data and prepare technical and management system reports as needed.
• Monitor equipment operational performance by gathering relevant data and producing statistical reports.
• Identify and develop engineering solutions for repetitive failures.
• Supports development of localize acceptance tests and inspection criteria in conjunction with Levare Engineering.
• Actively participate in and promote the EHS process and determine appropriate remedial action(s) when necessary.
• Monitor and participate in the ECN process as required.
• Work to solve & communicate any Quality related problems at the service center.
• Use advanced communication skills to interact with clients, sales professionals, engineers, and service center personnel.
• Observes all safety and security procedures and demonstrates proper use of equipment and material at all times.
• Actively promotes HSE awareness and takes action to report/address identified HSE issues.

Qualifications/Education Requirements

• Proficient computer skills with knowledge of MS Office and/or company specific databases.
• Familiar with ISO: 9000 requirements including quality practices and procedures.
• Search and locate Drawings, BOMs, MPIs and other product related documents required to support Service Center Operations.
• Comfortable reading complex blueprints and customer related drawings.
• Extensive experience in the application, trouble-shooting, failure analysis, and assembly / disassembly of the ESP’s.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a closely related field required.
• 10+ years of Reliability Engineering or Quality Assurance/Control experience preferred

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Continuously required to move about the facility
• Physical ability to immediately respond to emergency situations.
• Work is mostly in non-climate controlled environment
• Some travel and on call required.
• Continuous standing for long periods of time
• Exposure to shop and field elements such as noise, dust, odors and temperature variations
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including eye and hearing protection, hardhat and safety shoes while in shop environment or on job site.
• This is a safety sensitive position