Reliability Engineer

Pattern Energy Group•Houston, TX

9d•Hybrid

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 understanding of wind turbine mechanical systems and experience performing advanced vibration analysis. The Engineer monitors fleet systems daily, works with sites to optimize component remaining useful life, improves condition monitoring capabilities, investigates equipment failures, performs root cause assessments, and deploys solutions to improve component reliability. The role also provides technical guidance to operations teams and Original Equipment Manufacturers, supports reliable operation of wind turbines and solar assets, and applies current hardware, software, and analysis methodologies to condition-based and predictive maintenance. The position may involve fieldwork in challenging environments and travel of up to 20%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or a similar engineering discipline.
At least 3–5 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 that knowledge to improve fleet performance and reliability.
Knowledge of SCADA data and database and historian principles, including experience with Structured Query Language.
Ability to translate 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 related 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 proper 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 or lead cross-functional teams with little supervision or oversight.
Willingness to work in the field in challenging environments to collect data for root cause assessments or system studies.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience using fleetMONITOR condition monitoring software; alternatively, experience with other diagnostic software packages for wind turbine vibration data.
Experience with Siemens, GE, or other wind OEM 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 system data-flow health and resolve issues to ensure system availability and performance.
Serve as the subject matter expert for wind turbine condition-based and predictive maintenance, ensuring current hardware, software, and analysis methodologies are applied.
Collaborate with other discipline engineering 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.