Threat & Risk Engineer (Pipeline Risk Engineer II)

SoCalGas; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 129,500 - 204,500; Full time

Job summary

SoCalGas in Anaheim seeks a reliability engineer to drive asset reliability through lifecycle planning and root cause investigations, partnering with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.

You will perform FMEA, monitor KPIs, develop maintenance plans, and present improvement roadmaps to leadership, with cross-site pilots and collaboration across functions.

Qualifications

• Experience in reliability engineering and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) helps identify weaknesses.

Responsibilities

• Leads reliability assessments, studies, and investigations on equipment failures and develops corrective actions.
• Performs FMEA to identify failure points and prioritize mitigation strategies.
• Monitors reliability KPIs and provides data-driven recommendations to leadership.
• Creates maintenance plans and spares inventories to prolong equipment life.
• Coordinates multi-site reliability pilots and scales proven practices.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Root cause analysis

FMEA

Data analytics

Job description

About Us

SoCalGas, the nation’s largest gas distribution utility, is dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and affordable energy to over 21 million Southern California customers. Through innovation, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to the needs of our communities we proudly uphold our mindset of “Glad to be of Service” and provide exceptional customer service today and ready to meet California’s energy needs with innovative solutions for tomorrow.

About Us

SoCalGas, the nation’s largest gas distribution utility, is dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and affordable energy to over 21 million Southern California customers. Through innovation, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to the needs of our communities we proudly uphold our mindset of “Glad to be of Service” and provide exceptional customer service today and ready to meet California’s energy needs with innovative solutions for tomorrow. As an employee of SoCalGas, you will support our core values to do the right thing, champion people, and shape the future. You will play a pivotal role in the energy transition initiatives, supporting our mission: Safe, reliable, and affordable energy delivery today. Ready for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting top talent and fostering a diverse workforce that reflects the vibrant communities we serve. As an employee of SoCalGas, you’ll enjoy a competitive compensation plan, upward mobility opportunities and the ability to find a true work life balance. Discover the rewards of joining SoCalGas by exploring our website: Our Mission; Sustainability, In the Community, and Employee Benefits. Join SoCalGas today and become a vital part of a team that is driving innovation, championing community needs, and shaping the future of energy in California.

Primary Purpose

Drives reliability improvements through comprehensive lifecycle planning and advanced root cause investigations. Partners with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to implement corrective actions and verify effectiveness using reliability metrics and performance dashboards.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Leads reliability assessments, studies, and investigations on equipment failures to identify underlying causes; develops detailed reports and recommends corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Performs comprehensive Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify potential failure points and assess their impact on equipment and system reliability; works with cross-functional teams to prioritize and implement strategies that address identified weaknesses.
• Monitors key performance indicators related to reliability and produces regular reports; provides data-driven recommendations to leadership for performance improvements.
• Assesses and refines existing reliability methodologies; suggests enhancements to increase system availability and operational efficiency based on observed data and industry best practices.
• Creates and maintains detailed asset maintenance plans and spare parts inventory lists; focuses on prolonging equipment lifespan and improving operational readiness.
• Influences maintenance and operations policies through reliability insights.
• Reports performance metrics to leadership and presents improvement roadmaps with measurable milestones.
• Coordinates multi-site reliability program pilots and scales proven practices; sets baseline and target metrics for uptime and maintenance costs; provides compliance input for reliability practices, standards and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

$129500 - $204500 / year

Job Details

Pay Range

$129500.00 - $204500.00 / hour

Pay Transparency

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