Reliability Engineer
About The Position
The Reliability Engineer provides subject matter expertise and direction for Pattern Energy’s operational fleet mechanical reliability and condition monitoring programs. The role requires detailed knowledge of wind turbine mechanical systems and experience conducting advanced vibration analysis. Responsibilities include daily monitoring, collaborating with sites to optimize component remaining useful life, improving condition monitoring capabilities, investigating equipment failures, performing root cause assessments, and deploying solutions to improve component reliability. The position supports Pattern’s wind and solar fleet by investigating mechanical failures, coordinating root cause analyses with original equipment manufacturers, developing early detection methods, maintaining condition monitoring system data flow, and providing technical guidance to field operations teams. The Reliability Engineer also works with other engineering disciplines to support a holistic approach to reliability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or a similar engineering discipline.
- At least 3 years of experience as a mechanical reliability engineer and/or vibration condition monitoring engineer in the wind industry.
- Ability to climb modern wind turbines without a lift or climb assist.
- Ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations, signal processing, and vibration data analysis using industry vibration software.
- Familiarity with programming in Python, R, MATLAB, or similar, and ability to apply it to improve fleet performance and reliability.
- Knowledge of SCADA data and database and historian principles, including experience with Structured Query Language.
- Ability to turn detailed vibration assessments into clear, actionable maintenance actions for operations teams.
- Ability to communicate complex concepts simply and effectively.
- Ability to read and understand engineering and construction plans, specifications, drawings, and documents, including one-line, three-line, and wiring diagrams.
- Ability to assess emergency situations and develop and implement appropriate action plans.
- Ability to work around energized equipment while following lock-out, tag-out, and other safety procedures.
- Ability to occasionally stand, sit, walk, kneel, twist, reach, and climb at project locations to inspect equipment or collect information.
- Ability to travel up to 20%.
- Strong technical capabilities and a creative, curious, self-driven work ethic.
- Ability to work well in and/or lead cross-functional teams with little supervision or oversight.
- Willingness to work in challenging field environments to collect data for root cause analyses or system studies.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- Experience using fleetMONITOR condition monitoring software, or experience with other diagnostic software packages for wind turbine vibration data.
- Experience with Siemens, GE, or other wind original equipment manufacturer hardware and software.
Responsibilities
- Investigate mechanical equipment failures on operational assets, perform root cause assessments, and determine containment and corrective actions to prevent future failures.
- Oversee and provide project management support to original equipment manufacturers conducting root cause analyses for reliability-related issues.
- Perform vibration analysis and develop methods for early detection of failures and damage in wind turbine components.
- Monitor condition monitoring system data flow and resolve issues to support system availability and performance.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for wind turbine condition-based and predictive maintenance, applying current hardware, software, and analysis methodologies.
- Work cooperatively with engineering discipline leaders to support a holistic approach to wind turbine and solar reliability.
- Provide technical support to field operations teams, including inspection guidance, turbine troubleshooting, and operational status assessment.
- Travel to project locations and collect data for root cause analyses or system studies as needed.
Benefits
- Bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance and voluntary benefits.
- Family care benefits.
- Employee assistance program.
- Paid time off and bonding leave.
- Paid holidays.
- 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
- Employee referral bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
