Reliability Engineer

We are Hydro, Inc., a global, industrial pump reengineering company with corporate headquarters in Chicago, Illinois USA. As the largest independent pump reengineering aftermarket company in the world, Hydro's has provided engineering expertise, pump repair, and support services to the industry since 1969. The Reliability Engineer is responsible for all engineering activities related to evaluating centrifugal pumps and pumping systems at remote customer facilities in the North American business region. This is a home-based position that requires travel throughout USA and Canada. The successful candidate will be tasked with understanding customer problems and expectations, as well as collecting the required field performance data to evaluate and troubleshoot equipment performance. Key Job Responsibilities Ability to work with customers to solicit process data and historical information related to the mechanical and hydraulic evaluation of rotating equipment installed at remote locations Communicating professionally with customers, including those who may be dissatisfied, to address concerns, maintain trust, and uphold service standards. Field Engineering Analysis – Centrifugal Pumps Analyze pump/system performance through infield performance testing Write comprehensive engineering reports which are factual and accurate, that clearly and effectively translate equipment performance results to customers and or sales personnel Reports must be factual, accurate, and concise. Conclusions and recommendations must be feasible, economical, and based on sound engineering practices At times assist other Hydro Reliability Engineers with troubleshooting projects Assist North American Hydro Service Centers with potential warranty situations both in the field and with customer provided performance data At time assist sales force with onsite customer training or engineering support during sales calls Additional Engineering Services Equipment sizing, selection, and specification services Root cause analysis Hydraulic analysis and modeling Rotor dynamic analysis Structural Analysis Torsional Analysis System Optimization Services Assist with large scale Facility Energy Evaluations (System Studies) Life Cycle cost analysis ROI/Value Added Analysis Secondary Responsibilities Assist with training junior reliability engineers Conduct lunch and learn technical sessions effectively Review reports and engineering project results generated by other reliability engineers in the HRS Team At times support wireless sensor team with vibration analysis and/or site installations as workload allows Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required BSME or equivalent engineering degree plus 5 years of pump experience (in some capacity), field troubleshooting, and extensive vibration analysis experience (Level II required, Level III or IV preferred) Ability to use ultrasonic flow meters, vibration analysis equipment, pressure gauges, and pressure transducers Ability to work at heights by climbing ladders and/or scaffolding Ability to work in close proximity to potentially cold/hot surfaces Must have motivational skills and a high sense of urgency to recognize equipment and process opportunities, as well as the ability to prepare and execute solutions for customers Must have excellent presentation skills and customer-facing communication skills Complete timely expense reports following project completion Clean criminal record – Work occurs in nuclear plants and in Canada US Passport Travel Required: Estimated at 70% travel Typical Project Length: 4 Days (2-week trips do occasionally occur) #J-18808-Ljbffr