Reliability Engineer

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Reliability Engineer

General Description

Under general direction, independently apply experience and knowledge to manage asset reliability risks that could adversely affect Operations through techniques that will result in loss elimination, the management of risk and life cycle of the assets.

 

Essential Job Duties

Provide training and mentoring for other District staff with respect to asset management systems and practices. 

Assume project management responsibility and provide technical guidance to select, implement, and upgrade appropriate technologies (hardware and software) in collaboration with Information Services (IS);

Manage asset management activities including planning and scheduling. Develop, document, and maintain asset management business processes and practices.

Manage consultants appointed to undertake asset management projects and tasks.

Develop and maintain an EAM system which integrates with existing information technology systems e.g. the District's financial system (Oracle EBS), geospatial system (ESRI ArcGIS), etc.

Maintain the integrity and accuracy of asset database by tracking asset acquisition, replacement/decommissioning, and associated replacement costs and condition assessment;

Develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive and responsive, predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance program for District assets.  Assist in developing and maintaining maintenance plans and Capital Improvement Programs (CIPs) for all infrastructure asset groups. Research and make recommendations on best and appropriate practices for asset management and maintenance systems.

Develop, implement, monitor and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for operational activities. Investigate and report on EAM performance measured against industry benchmarks and agreed upon performance indicators

Contribute to life cycle planning for management, rehabilitation and renewal programs for the individual assets and classes of assets.

Prepare reports for internal use and presentations to advisory committees, executive management and Board of Directors. Provide status reports on maintenance activity and KPIs as needed.

Produce and maintain updates of the Asset Management Plan that documents the state of the assets, levels of service, asset criticality, maintenance and CIP needs.

Acts as a liaison to provide input to ensure reliability/maintainability on new/modified installations.

Develop/Coordinate/Manage the Predictive Maintenance Programs.

Define/design/develop/monitor and refine an Asset Maintenance Plan that includes Value-added preventive maintenance tasks/program.

Effective utilization of predictive and other non-destructive testing methodologies designed to identify and isolate inherent reliability problems. 

Lead in the Development of the Maintenance Strategy/Plan for the large-scale activities by determining the appropriate generalized scope, frequency and coordination in the overall scheduling process (Turnaround Type Activities).

Investigate equipment failure to derive understanding, learning and recommend action to correct/prevent.  Develop report/presentation to share learnings.

Develop engineering solutions to repetitive failures and other significant problems (i.e. capacity, quality, cost or regulatory compliance) that adversely affect the District's operations.

Assist or lead efforts with Production to perform analyses of assets including:

Provide technical support to production, maintenance management and technical personnel.

Apply/support value analysis to repair/replace, repair/redesign and make/buy decisions.

Ensure appropriate safety training for work being performed by staff.

Comply with District safety work-related practices and attend relevant safety training.

Education and Experience

A combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field and seven years of engineering experience is required. Master's degree in engineering or a related field preferred.


KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of theory, principles, practices and techniques of science and engineering as they apply to a large, complex potable/recycled water systems either through formal training or related experience highly desirable.  

Extensive knowledge of government/utility agency infrastructure asset management processes, procedures and practices including familiarity with PAS-55 and/or ISO 55000 on Asset Management or IBM Maximo is preferred.

 

Physical and Mental Abilities

The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of office/field employees and management.  Represent District in a professional manner when dealing with outside professional and vendors.  Ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others within well-established policies, procedures and standards, as well as the ability to follow specific instructions and respond to simple and difficult requests from others.

Mathematical Ability
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate percentages. Understanding of advanced principles and mathematical reasoning and the ability to successfully apply that knowledge to solve scientific and engineering problems.

Technology Ability
High level of computer skills and experience in the use and management of EAM work order system and familiar with variety of EAM software modules and features. Experience on the use of Enterprise Financial System such as Oracle EBS or other similar system. Highly proficient in MS Office suite software and capable to perform advance spreadsheet and database functions. Proficient with computer scheduling software (e.g., MS Project), geospatial program (e.g., ESRI ArcGIS), and computer-based cost estimating.

Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability
Ability to use good personal judgment and discretion in performing all job functions. Ability to remain calm in crisis and emergency situations. Ability to use discretion when handling and disseminating sensitive information.

Physical Requirements
Regularly required to sit, bend, stoop and stand. Occasionally required to lift up to 25 lbs.

Environmental Adaptability
Noise level is generally equivalent to typical office environment. Ability to work in an environment, which may expose employee to hazardous materials and environment. Occasional visits to District facilities where noise level may be higher than typical office environment.
 

Information

Industry experience

Education: Masters

Seniority: Expert, Engineer, Consultant

Years of experience: 5 to 10 years

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