The AES Corporation · 2 hours ago
Engineer, Reliability
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$115K/yr - $144K/yr
5+ years expThe AES Corporation is a Fortune 500 company leading the charge in the global energy revolution. The Reliability Engineer will provide engineering expertise in support of the plant's daily operations and maintenance activities, assisting with the design and construction of replacement generation for the AES Southland fleet.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Provide technical and business support to Safety, Environmental, Development, Commercial, and O&M teams, as well as individuals in the operating businesses and future development projects, and for daily operations
Perform asset management strategy implementation, power plant processes and design improvements, capital spending justification, equipment malfunction troubleshooting, failure analysis, annual budget planning, and corrective action recommendations
Actively collaborate with the maintenance and planning/scheduling groups in support of maintaining complete and accurate records/plans within the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) related to equipment, specifications data, BOM, failure history, etc
Assist with the development and implementation of the annual AES Southland engineering plan and budget, that includes factors for work management, long-term maintenance planning, outage preparation and execution, large project preparation and execution, and compliance with NERC and other applicable standards
Prepare data-driven justification for capital project prioritization and budget planning
Make informed recommendations in situations where data sets may be incomplete
Develop and maintain “Key Performance Indicators” for equipment reliability
Ensure that appropriate Maintenance and Reliability metrics are in place throughout the site, (planned/unplanned work, planning/scheduling metrics, cost metrics, MTBF, replacement asset value, etc.)
Ensure equipment history is maintained and analyzed for future trends
Provide hands-on direct technical accounts of equipment failures and performance degradation. Identify and manage a system of continuous improvement to ensure resolution to chronic “bad actor” equipment
Apply Root Cause Analysis, Equipment Criticality Ranking, PM/PdM optimization, Defect Elimination, and/or Failure Modes and Effects Analysis techniques as needed
Utilize predictive technologies including – but not limited to – vibration analysis, oil analysis, infrared thermography, ultrasound, and motor current analysis
Investigate new technologies for reliability improvements
Prepare design specifications, perform engineering calculations, review technical specifications, and conduct equipment inspections
Facilitate/support operational event and equipment failure investigations to ensure that the root cause/causal factors have been identified, corrective actions prescribed, and follow-up monitoring is conducted as applicable to determine effectiveness
Prepare equipment preventative maintenance (PM) tasks, and manage the system for continuous improvement and PM optimization
Rank the criticality of assets, typically using Reliability Centered Maintenance approaches, and for defining the proactive maintenance approaches that are cost-beneficial to the business
Create risk mitigation strategies for critical assets
Develop and maintain digital operator rounds program
Coordinate the use of other AES engineering resources, technicians, and third-party resources to accomplish the objective of cost-effective Asset Management & Reliability improvements for maintenance and projects
Manage contractors by developing work authorizations, approving completed work, coordinating invoicing and payments, and scheduling work
Conduct all activities in accordance with AES standards for safety, health, environment, code of conduct, financial, and other internal policies as applicable
Qualification
Required
BS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electromechanical Engineering discipline preferred
5-7 years work experience in a related role, or related field of heavy industrial, process or construction engineering
5 or more years of experience implementing RCM, CbM/PdM methods
Self-motivated, independent, capable of performing work with limited instruction. Dependable, thriving in fast-paced, rapidly changing environment with a clear focus on safety, high quality outcomes and business success
Proven ability to read, comprehend and apply information from technical manuals and other reference design documents
Experience in delivering training, coaching and mentoring using a variety of tools and techniques
Collaborative team player who views the success of the team as their own success
Experience with project management with the ability to manage several projects simultaneously
Agility and ability to work under pressure and to change priorities as necessary, interfacing with all levels of management
Experience developing and managing project plans and budgets
Experience or ability to quickly build expertise in utility scale power generation systems, including: Instrumentation and Controls (DCS, HMI, data acquisition systems), Electrical systems (HV/MV/LV distribution, motors, transformers and generators, electrical protection, switchgear), Mechanical systems (pumps and fans, heat exchangers including boilers, combustion systems for natural gas, high speed rotating devices, main steel and concrete structures), Water chemistry control systems (water treatment plant, steam/water quality monitoring), Emissions control systems (SCR)
Analysis of asset whole lifecycle costing and total cost of ownership
Practical experience developing and optimizing maintenance strategies and plans
Implementation and/or work experience with Quality and Asset Management Systems including ISO 9001, ISO 55001
Experience with multi-discipline projects and the application of system integration techniques across multiple types of assets
Experience in business analysis and/or asset management and/or risk analysis
Thorough understanding of heavy industrial plant procedures; safety, environmental compliance, change management, reliability-centered maintenance, root cause analysis, work execution, process optimization, and continuous improvement
Knowledge of regulations and requirements for executing new or construction projects in the state of California
Strong English written and verbal communications skills
Experience working with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) / Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems
Experienced with MS Office, SAP, AutoCAD, Solidworks, or similar engineering design/calculations software
Preferred
Certified Reliability Leader (CRL) and/or Certified Maintenance Reliability Professional (CMRP) preferred
Benefits
Annual bonus
Full range of medical, dental, vision, life, financial, and/or other benefits
401(k) eligibility
Various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Company
The AES Corporation
The world no longer thinks of energy as a matter of supply and demand. Now it’s a space for innovation and partnership.
5001-10000 employees
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