Reliability Engineer at WTS Energy

Job Roles/Responsibilities:

Reliability Analysis:

• Conduct reliability assessments and analyses on equipment and systems to identify potential failures and develop strategies to improve reliability.
• Utilize reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) techniques to optimize maintenance strategies and increase equipment uptime.

Data Collection and Analysis:

• Gather and analyze data related to equipment performance, failures, and maintenance history to identify patterns and trends.
• Work closely with data analysts to develop predictive maintenance models.

Equipment Health Monitoring:

• Implement condition monitoring programs to assess the health of critical equipment and provide early warnings for potential issues.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to integrate predictive maintenance technologies.

Root Cause Analysis:

• Conduct root cause analysis investigations for equipment failures and develop corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address systemic reliability issues.

Reliability Improvement Projects:

• Initiate and lead reliability improvement projects to enhance the overall reliability and performance of assets.
• Evaluate and recommend upgrades or modifications to existing systems for improved reliability.

Life Cycle Cost Analysis:

• Perform life cycle cost analyses to determine the most cost-effective maintenance strategies for critical equipment.
• Provide recommendations for equipment replacements, upgrades, or refurbishments based on economic considerations.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of reliability analyses, maintenance activities, and equipment performance.
• Prepare and present reliability reports to project management and stakeholders.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with project engineers, maintenance teams, and other stakeholders to implement and communicate reliability initiatives.
• Conduct training sessions to enhance the understanding of reliability principles among project teams.

Qualifications/Experience:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Reliability Engineering is a plus.

Certifications:

• Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) certification, or a professional certification in reliability engineering (CMRP, CRMT) is highly desirable.
• Relevant certifications in predictive maintenance technologies would be beneficial.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in reliability engineering, preferably in the context of maintenance, installation construction, and crude refining projects.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in reliability analysis tools and software.
• Strong understanding of predictive maintenance technologies and methodologies.

Communication Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to convey complex reliability concepts to a diverse audience. 6. Analytical Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for identifying and addressing reliability issues.

Project Management:

• Experience in managing reliability improvement projects, including budgeting and scheduling.

Industry Knowledge:

• Familiarity with maintenance practices in construction, installation, and crude refining projects.

Adaptability:

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.