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Hoosier Energy · 2 days ago

Reliability and Asset Management Engineer (Transmission Line) - Hybrid Remote

Spencer, IN

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Hoosier Energy is focused on ensuring the reliability of power system assets and is seeking a Reliability and Asset Management Engineer. The role involves monitoring asset performance, analyzing reliability data, and recommending maintenance strategies to enhance operational efficiency and compliance with industry standards.

Electrical DistributionEnergyEnergy ManagementRenewable Energy

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Monitors and analyzes outage data to determine root causes of significant events

Serves as point of contact to member systems and neighboring utility personnel and reports on reliability measures on a regular basis

Works with internal and external experts and stakeholders to develop plans which address areas of reliability concern

Reviews and improves reporting and communication methods and procedures

Actively participates in NATF, EPRI, IEEE and other peer groups

Supports the compliance department as necessary to comply with NERC/RRO compliance standards

Represents Hoosier Energy as Subject Matter Expert during NERC/RRO audits

Researches inspection and maintenance techniques of peer utilities and trade organizations, and recommends changes when improvement opportunities exist

Recommends plans, projects or procedures which may improve reliability, enhance compliance and/or reduce cost

Submits projects for inclusion in the budget and work plan

Maintains Hoosier Energy's asset and maintenance management systems to capture work detailed in maintenance programs with support from IT as necessary

Develops 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 solutions

Develops long-term optimized plan for operations asset replacements and/or repairs based on appropriate economic and risk considerations

Develops and maintains appropriate analytical tools (i.e. models and databases according to established quality procedures) to support decision making

Researches industry equipment issues and analyzes potential implications to the power system assets

Participates in all areas of responsibility to assure accomplishment of corporate initiatives

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringElectric Utility ExperienceDatabase ManagementAnalytical Tools DevelopmentProblem SolvingCustomer Service OrientationTechnological SkillsTeam CollaborationProject ManagementFlexibilityCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor'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 minimum

Five years' experience in the electric utility / power industry minimum

Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels and work as part of a team

Exceptional member and customer service orientation

Ability to perform tasks on time and with a positive, professional attitude

Ability to manage multiple projects with varying scopes and timelines

Ability to exercise flexibility to work effectively in a changing environment

Strong problem solving and decision-making skills to identify, anticipate and resolve problems

Advanced computer and technological skills

Existing knowledge of the power industry, including construction, maintenance, and operation of generation systems, high voltage transmission lines and substations, metering, relays, and communication systems

Understanding of processes and procedures impacted by generation, transmission, and distribution system reliability and performance

Demonstrated proficiency in database and spreadsheet management

Valid Indiana driver's license required