Reliability Engineer

Power System Asset Management SpecialistThis is a hybrid position; however, the successful candidate will need to still live or relocate within approximately 1-2 hours of Spencer, IN to be available for any site visits and office time. There isn't a set office schedule as it could change depending on the week. Right now, they are in the office approximately 2 days per week; however, that can vary week to week depending on the needs of the business.Position SummaryMonitors and evaluates the performance and condition of power system assets in order to comply with the corporate asset management strategy and ensure necessary investments are made to maintain long-term reliability. Analyzes and reports on reliability and performance data and determines solutions to resolve reliability and performance issues. Keeps informed of evolving asset management practices and equipment monitoring technologies in use at peer utilities. Recommends changes to maintenance practices and maintains the long-term maintenance program documents for client's assets. Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) where necessary. Represents client's in industry peer groups.Duties and ResponsibilitiesMonitors and analyzes outage data to determine root causes of significant eventsServes as point of contact to member systems and neighboring utility personnel and reports on reliability measures on a regular basisWorks with internal and external experts and stakeholders to develop plans which address areas of reliability concernReviews and improves reporting and communication methods and proceduresActively participates in NATF, EPRI, IEEE and other peer groupsSupports the compliance department as necessary to comply with NERC/RRO compliance standardsRepresents client's as Subject Matter Expert during NERC/RRO auditsResearches inspection and maintenance techniques of peer utilities and trade organizations, and recommends changes when improvement opportunities existRecommends plans, projects or procedures which may improve reliability, enhance compliance and/or reduce costSubmits projects for inclusion in the budget and work planMaintains client's asset and maintenance management systems to capture work detailed in maintenance programs with support from IT as necessaryDevelops processes and procedures to maintain up-to-date asset and maintenance activity records. Explores and evaluates process improvements for capturing data.Monitors equipment performance and performs long-term maintenance planning. Analyzes and evaluates work order trends for long-term implications. Assesses remaining equipment life, probability of failure and related risk assessment as a basis for developing contingency plans and alternative solutionsDevelops long-term optimized plan for operations asset replacements and/or repairs based on appropriate economic and risk considerationsDevelops and maintains appropriate analytical tools (i.e. models and databases according to established quality procedures) to support decision makingResearches industry equipment issues and analyzes potential implications to the power system assetsParticipates in all areas of responsibility to assure accomplishment of corporate initiativesPerforms other duties as assignedJob SpecificationsEducationBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or technical discipline with combined experience to understand the operation of electric utility system and perform technical analysis and assessments minimumExperienceFive years' experience in the electric utility / power industry minimumFive years of electrical utility experience in maintenance or planning is preferredSkills and AbilitiesAbility to communicate with individuals at all levels and work as part of a teamExceptional member and customer service orientationAbility to perform tasks on time and with a positive, professional attitudeAbility to manage multiple projects with varying scopes and timelinesAbility to exercise flexibility to work effectively in a changing environmentStrong problem solving and decision-making skills to identify, anticipate and resolve problemsAdvanced computer and technological skillsExisting knowledge of the power industry, including construction, maintenance, and operation of generation systems, high voltage transmission lines and substations, metering, relays, and communication systemsUnderstanding of processes and procedures impacted by generation, transmission, and distribution system reliability and performanceDemonstrated proficiency in database and spreadsheet managementValid Indiana driver's license required