American Water · 2 days ago
Reliability Engineer
Elrama, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expAmerican Water is focused on maximizing asset life cycle performance and increasing system reliability related to water treatment and distribution. The Reliability Engineer will perform condition monitoring, diagnostic analysis, and provide guidance for Root Cause Failure Analysis to enhance asset reliability and minimize lifecycle costs.
ConsumerWaste ManagementWater
Responsibilities
Facilitate and/or perform preventive condition monitoring, predictive diagnostics and failure analysis of specific assets within areas of competency
Assist with evaluating new techniques or technological advancements
For assets within area of competency, perform quality assurance acceptance testing during the commissioning of new facilities, plant equipment or process systems
Must supervise and direct the activities of the assigned local personnel and contract personnel assisting with the performance of diagnostic testing, while maintaining a safe work environment
Plan, schedule and perform work activities independently in a self-directed environment
Provide emergency support to company facilities in the event of a major electrical, mechanical or hydraulic equipment failure or natural catastrophes and geophysical events
Utilize technical knowledge and skills to provide support for diagnostics and maintaining of critical assets, which includes on-call, as well as during normal hours of operation
Efficient and effective application of the Enterprise Asset Management System in the daily planning, processing and the tracking of maintenance activities and equipment history
Identifies, assesses and classifies hazards, and jointly develops protective measures and practices that avoid injury. These measures include eliminating hazardous processes or practices, implementing administrative controls and using personal protective equipment
Prepare, review, maintain and update asset records and drawings within area of responsibility
Assist with the implementation of assigned local maintenance programs equipment and or systems to ensure proper operation and maintenance
Provide training to the company employees on water and wastewater employee safety as it relates to daily operations
Provide local operations with asset and/or process health ratings to aid in the creation of their capital budgets for replacement of water or wastewater processes and equipment
Participate in the support of Regulated and Non-Regulated Business Development functions to evaluate the asset or system condition utilizing specialized knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems within area of competency
Effectively communicate by regularly soliciting and providing constructive feedback
Cascade and share specialized knowledge relevant to other team members and colleagues across the business
Work collaboratively with other functional leads to mitigate business risks
Prepare, maintain, review and update technical reports
Qualification
Required
Responsible for maximizing asset life cycle performance, and increasing asset and system reliability related to water treatment / distribution and waste water treatment / collection
Performing condition monitoring of critical assets and diagnostic analysis of complex data to minimize life cycle cost of assets
Provide guidance and support for Root Cause Failure Analysis and restoration of critical assets during normal and emergency events
Facilitate and/or perform preventive condition monitoring, predictive diagnostics and failure analysis of specific assets within areas of competency
Assist with evaluating new techniques or technological advancements
Perform quality assurance acceptance testing during the commissioning of new facilities, plant equipment or process systems
Supervise and direct the activities of the assigned local personnel and contract personnel assisting with the performance of diagnostic testing, while maintaining a safe work environment
Plan, schedule and perform work activities independently in a self-directed environment
Provide emergency support to company facilities in the event of a major electrical, mechanical or hydraulic equipment failure or natural catastrophes and geophysical events
Utilize technical knowledge and skills to provide support for diagnostics and maintaining of critical assets, which includes on-call, as well as during normal hours of operation
Efficient and effective application of the Enterprise Asset Management System in the daily planning, processing and the tracking of maintenance activities and equipment history
Identify, assess and classify hazards, and jointly develop protective measures and practices that avoid injury
Prepare, review, maintain and update asset records and drawings within area of responsibility
Assist with the implementation of assigned local maintenance programs equipment and or systems to ensure proper operation and maintenance
Provide training to the company employees on water and wastewater employee safety as it relates to daily operations
Provide local operations with asset and/or process health ratings to aid in the creation of their capital budgets for replacement of water or wastewater processes and equipment
Participate in the support of Regulated and Non-Regulated Business Development functions to evaluate the asset or system condition utilizing specialized knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems within area of competency
Effectively communicate by regularly soliciting and providing constructive feedback
Cascade and share specialized knowledge relevant to other team members and colleagues across the business
Work collaboratively with other functional leads to mitigate business risks
Prepare, maintain, review and update technical reports
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changes in priority efficiently
Demonstrate the ability to use proprietary vendor or standard business software to create professional reports for all condition monitoring and predictive and preventive maintenance activities conducted
Strong organization and time management skills with attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal communication, and people management skills (e.g. listening, coaching, facilitating, tact/diplomacy, employee relations, knowledge transfer, motivation, team building)
Good verbal and written communications skills, including presentation expertise and the ability to communicate complex issues clearly
Excellent client relations skills and must be customer service oriented
Rapidly assesses options and likely consequences when under time pressure to make decisions or solve problems
Perform a variety of tasks that will rely on experience and sound level of independent judgment
Possess working knowledge of project management and application development methodologies and tools
Possess and maintain Level II certifications in the asset condition monitoring technologies of infrared thermography and vibration data analysis
Master and demonstrate the skill set to safely and effectively perform the asset condition monitoring technologies of ultrasonic inspection and motor winding analysis
Master and demonstrate advanced level of knowledge and competency in asset condition monitoring assessment and diagnostic technologies utilizing lubrication and insulation oil analysis, electrical relay and transformer testing, wire-to-water pump efficiency testing, stationary battery testing and power quality analysis diagnostic test results
Have knowledge of and the ability to review and analyze various
Possess an understanding of engineering design concepts and their application in an industrial environment
Proficient Level with business application software, Microsoft Office products and productivity tools (e.g. MS Word, MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes)
Be capable of obtaining Level I training and certification in Ultrasound Analysis
Minimum four years of experience in reliability focused maintenance, failure analysis, diagnostic technologies, repair, installation & commissioning of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic industrial equipment, (e.g. motors, pumps, variable frequency drives, low and medium voltage equipment, transformers and other critical production assets)
Preferred
Four year Engineering Technology degree preferred
Associates degree or technical school equivalent plus additional experience and/or certifications and other education and training may be substituted for formal education
Company
American Water
American Water is a waste water utility company.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$900.57MKey Investors
Water Research Foundation
2024-02-21Grant· $0.57M
2023-06-27Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2017-11-29Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
John Griffith
President and Chief Executive Officer
Susan N. Story
President & Chief Executive Officer
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