Reliability Engineer

EthosEnergy is currently recruiting for a Reliability Engineer to join our Wolf Hollow Power Plant team located in Granbury, Texas. This position will primarily be responsible for plant engineering design, capital projects, environmental compliance, NERC compliance, and operational and maintenance consulting support. Qualified applicants must have progressive work experience in electrical power generation, or related fields, 4 years minimum. A recognized degree in Engineering or a scientific discipline from an accredited college or university is strongly preferred. However, a professional license in an appropriate discipline from a recognized licensing board or documentation of specialized courses in general engineering or related engineering discipline will be considered.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and guidance in the resolution/prevention of equipment problems.
• Lead or participate in plant Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA) processes to ensure corrective actions, repairs or modifications are appropriate and timely in their execution.
• Works with Maintenance and Operations personnel to evaluate and resolve equipment issues.
• Maintain records for equipment testing, protection system maintenance, and control systems in accordance with NERC requirements.
• Provide comprehensive power plant performance, leadership and support. Analyze, monitor, and report plant and system performance by assessing operational and maintenance data.
• Develop and or review the Planned Maintenance (PM) activities.
• Direct the activities of contractors to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Demonstrated responsibility in resolving plant operational issues by applying technical expertise to recommend appropriate solutions; possess strong analytical skills for identifying root causes of failures.
• Ensure all maintenance, testing, and documentation comply with applicable NERC standards (PRC, FAC, CIP, MOD, and others as applicable). .
• Performs other duties and administrative tasks as assigned by the Facility Manager.
• Write project scope and material specifications.
• Provide budgetary support for assigned projects

Required Skills / Knowledge

• A technical knowledge of Power Plant Operations and Maintenance, performance calculations, and practices.
• Ability to continually maintain the general health of the DCS, programmable logic controllers and field devices including transmitters, control valves, meters and process analytical devices.
• Strong computer skills to include spreadsheets, databases, word- processing and project software.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate complex issues to management and peers clearly, concisely and accurately.
• Aptitude for determining causes of failure.
• Strong I&C or Electrical background preferred.
• Safety oriented: Keeps safety in mind always – looks out for the safety of teammates and self.
• Ability to understand complex contractual issues as they relate to plant Operations and Maintenance.
• Ability to productively work independently and as an integral plant staff team member.
• Capable of working independently with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a short time frame.
• Self-motivation and ability to manage multiple projects with changing priorities.
• Ability to respond calmly and think clearly in emergency situations