Reliability Engineer I, II, III, IV or Principal

Tucson Electric Power•Springerville, AZ

About The Position

We are looking for talented individuals who are passionate about making an impact in the company and the community. Apply now and become part of the dynamic energy industry! Position Description The Reliability Engineer will deliver insights into equipment reliability, risk mitigation, and cost savings. They will execute reliability programs focused on defect elimination and operational efficiency, supporting the establishment of global asset management technical trends and thought leadership.

Requirements

Requires BS degree in Reliability Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering (with an emphasis in power related classes),or closely related discipline.
Requires close supervision and detailed instruction for tasks and expected results.
Requires two or more years professional experience as an Engineer I, or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar.
Shall have strong analytical capabilities and requires close supervision on new aspects of assignments.
Requires two or more years professional experience as an Engineer II.
Requires technical guidance and supervision on non-standard project assignments.
Requires two or more years professional experience as an Engineer III.
Requires two or more years professional experience as an Engineer IV.
Proficient in all aspects of time management, project organization, and technical analysis.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Root Cause Failure Analysis is preferred.
Is a self-starter and has developed good time management skills, completing all assignments on time.
Is a self-starter and has developed good time management skills, completing all assignments on time.
Analytical and able to find solutions to complex problems
Is a self-starter and has developed good time management skills, completing all assignments on time.
Has developed good leadership skills and is fully comfortable leading meetings and speaking in front of others.
Is able to work independently on most projects but needs technical guidance on unusual or complex projects, and supervisory approval on proposed plans. Time management, technical knowledge, and economic consideration are exhibited in all assignments. Basic leadership skills have been developed.
Makes decisions independently and does not require guidance or supervision on any technical or project management duty. Supports all decision making with superior technical knowledge and economic analysis. Has genuine interest in technical areas and further increasing technical knowledge in their specific area.

Responsibilities

Conducts field investigation of failed and problem equipment and works closely with personnel in acquiring failed equipment evidence needed to perform comprehensive reliability studies.
Develop and maintain reliability database for extraction of system outage and failed material data for trending and reporting of performance.
Acts as Liaison with reliability and benchmarking consultants, providing consistent reliability data for external studies. Develop rapport with utility industry peers and professionals for collaborative exchange of system reliability and performance information.
Conducts specialized studies regarding equipment performance, maintenance practices and equipment failure rates to ensure optimum system reliability. Experience with Root Cause Failure Analysis is preferred.
Demonstrates a commitment to reliability program strategies, effective communication, coordination, and team building skills in implementing reliability programs. Serve on ad hoc teams and multi-disciplined projects as a participant or leader.
Assist other engineering personnel with the integration of performance data into RCM and other maintenance strategies, providing expert advice on optimizing preventive maintenance and work management processes to increase productivity and reliability.
Develops a working knowledge of Work Management and Maintenance Management systems within the company. Must be competent in personal computer operation.
Perform independent, comprehensive technical studies and make recommendations in a timely fashion. Assess data from both a high level and detailed view, incorporating sound logic, viable alternatives, and budgetary guidelines.
Reports to area Supervisor and perform other assignments as requested.
This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.