Senior Reliability Engineer

Jobtailor

California (MO)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States seeks a senior Reliability Engineer to improve PV+BESS inverter reliability, lead root-cause analyses, and drive uptime through data-driven maintenance and CMMS-driven asset management.

You will collaborate with Operations and Engineering, perform life-cycle cost analyses, and mentor junior staff, while traveling within the U.S. to support portfolio projects and deployments.

Qualifications

5+ years of professional engineering experience focused on measuring and maintaining equipment reliability, with emphasis on high-power electrical systems.
Experience in renewable power generation and PV+BESS Inverter technology, including PCS, BESS, PV Generation, DC Wiring, Controls, grid interactions, and HVAC.
Experience leading root cause and failure modes analysis methods, including FMEA.
Experience with reliability metrics including MTBF, MTTR, and Weibull.
High proficiency reading and understanding equipment/facility schematics.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Experience using data analytics results and database tools.
Experience with CMMS (SAP PM).
Experience with SCADA and condition monitoring systems.
Willingness to travel within the U.S. to support the PV+BESS asset portfolio.
Professional Engineer qualifications or progress toward qualification is a plus.
CMRP certification is a plus.
CRE certification is a plus.
Master's Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering is a plus.
Experience with control logic and power electronic devices is a plus.
Experience with renewable power production, utility interconnection practices, and contract terms is a plus.
Proficiency in Python or other beyond-Excel analysis tools is a plus.
Proficiency in SQL is a plus.
Proficiency with CAD tools is a plus.
Spanish language skills are valued.

Responsibilities

Analyze reliability and availability of inverter hardware and components.
Perform root cause analysis for equipment failures and develop recommendations to optimize asset reliability.
Coordinate remediation with external parties as needed.
Lead and facilitate major repairs at operational sites.
Evaluate operational sites for repowering and retrofit opportunities, including cost-benefit analysis.
Implement practices to improve uptime and efficiency.
Maintain asset master data accuracy and integrity in CMMS/ERP, including asset hierarchies, bills of materials, and criticality assessments.
Develop and implement reliability strategies for PV+BESS inverter assets.
Establish standard maintenance processes and hardware configurations.
Gather and examine reliability failure data from operating sites and CMMS.
Maintain a bad-actor list and facilitate recovery-plan discussions with O&M management.
Identify root causes of performance problems and facilitate action plans.
Collaborate with Operations and Engineering to troubleshoot projects and develop repair/remediation plans.
Design system modifications and coordinate AES subcontractors and vendors.
Lead FMEAs for critical assets and improve maintenance practices with operations personnel and third-party vendors.
Perform Job Safety Assessments and Safety Walks.
Implement electrical monitoring and thermal imaging practices.
Scope and implement operations tools and software using SAP and work-management processes.
Provide technical support during planned outages.
Participate in growth planning, process-improvement task forces, and strategic planning.
Connect Operations and project development by presenting issues addressable through improved design and equipment selection.
Perform life-cycle cost modeling and provide reliability feedback during design reviews.
Develop processes for safe, quality, high-reliability projects.
Educate the team on technology trends, methodologies, and safety.
Mentor junior reliability engineers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Root cause analysis

FMEA

Data analytics

Electrical monitoring

Thermal imaging

Life-cycle cost modeling

Problem solving

Communication

Mentoring

Collaboration

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent

Professional Engineer qualifications or progress toward

Master's degree in Engineering

CMRP certification

CRE certification

Tools

SCADA systems

SAP PM

CMMS

CAD tools

SQL

Python

Power electronics

Job description

Analyze reliability and availability of inverter hardware and components
Perform root cause analysis for equipment failures and develop recommendations to optimize asset reliability
Coordinate remediation with external parties as needed
Lead and facilitate major repairs at operational sites
Evaluate operational sites for repowering and retrofit opportunities, including cost-benefit analysis
Implement practices to improve uptime and efficiency
Maintain asset master data accuracy and integrity in CMMS/ERP, including asset hierarchies, bills of materials, and criticality assessments
Develop and implement reliability strategies for PV+BESS inverter assets
Establish standard maintenance processes and hardware configurations
Gather and examine reliability failure data from operating sites and CMMS
Maintain a bad-actor list and facilitate recovery-plan discussions with O&M management
Identify root causes of performance problems and facilitate action plans
Collaborate with Operations and Engineering to troubleshoot projects and develop repair/remediation plans
Design system modifications and coordinate AES subcontractors and vendors
Lead FMEAs for critical assets and improve maintenance practices with operations personnel and third-party vendors
Perform Job Safety Assessments and Safety Walks
Implement electrical monitoring and thermal imaging practices
Scope and implement operations tools and software using SAP and work-management processes
Provide technical support during planned outages
Participate in growth planning, process-improvement task forces, and strategic planning
Connect Operations and project development by presenting issues addressable through improved design and equipment selection
Perform life-cycle cost modeling and provide reliability feedback during design reviews
Develop processes for safe, quality, high-reliability projects
Educate the team on technology trends, methodologies, and safety
Mentor junior reliability engineers and provide technical guidance

Requirements

Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in engineering or an equivalent technical field
5+ years of professional engineering experience focused on measuring and maintaining equipment reliability, with emphasis on high-power electrical systems
Experience in renewable power generation and familiarity with PV+BESS Inverter technology, including PCS, BESS, PV Generation, DC Wiring, Controls, grid interactions, and HVAC
Experience leading root cause and failure modes analysis methods, including FMEA
Experience with reliability metrics including MTBF, MTTR, and Weibull
High proficiency reading and understanding equipment/facility schematics
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Experience using data analytics results and database tools
Experience with CMMS (SAP PM)
Experience with SCADA and condition monitoring systems
Dedication to a quality safety culture and incident-free work environment
Willingness to travel within the U.S. to support the PV+BESS asset portfolio
Personal values consistent with AES values: Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Agility, and Fun
Professional Engineer qualifications or progress toward qualification is a plus
CMRP certification is a plus
CRE certification is a plus
Master's Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering is a plus
Experience with control logic and power electronic devices is a plus
Experience with renewable power production, utility interconnection practices, and contract terms is a plus
Proficiency in Python or other beyond-Excel analysis tools is a plus
Proficiency in SQL is a plusProficiency with CAD tools is a plus
Spanish language skills are valued

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in reliability engineering for PV+BESS inverter assets, focusing on root cause analysis, maintenance processes, and data analytics. Proficient in implementing strategies to enhance equipment reliability and operational efficiency while ensuring safety and compliance.

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