System Reliability Engineer

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Investigate / analyze equipment failures and prescribe corrective action (Root Cause Analysis).
• Perform detailed studies and calculations of component / system / plant reliability.
• Assist with technical issues related to equipment maintenance or operation.
• Evaluate costs and capabilities of new concepts methods or equipment and provide recommendations for implementation.
• Keep informed of new equipment methods or procedures to enhance assignment effectiveness and reduce costs.
• Develop start-up and commissioning test strategies.
• Apply Change Management techniques for effective project implementation.
• Support the Engineering Maintenance and Construction groups as needed to maintain and improve overall health of the transmission system.
• Support TOC staff as needed to maintain and improve overall health of the transmission system.
• Support the Management of Change (MOC) Program as required.
• Develop / track / benchmark reliability improvements.
• Perform Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) studies as required.
• This position is to monitor assess provide business case data and implement industry best practices in the fields of equipment reliability. This is facilitated by membership and participation in industry groups such as the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and similar groups dedicated to equipment reliability and associated business processes and technology.
• Review or approve the documentation of substation commissioning reports relay test reports construction reports substation equipment test data and NERC documentation regarding NERC standards and records as required.
• Develops and maintains business relationships with our members and personnel of like responsibility in other power supply systems.
• Due to our obligation to provide continuous reliable electric service to our customers the ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and the ability to work outside your regularly scheduled office hours when necessary is an essential function of the job.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

Minimum Qualifications

Possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical (ME) or Electrical (EE) Engineering from an ABET accredited university plus 4-8 years of related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience within the electric utility industry.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS

Professional Engineer (Preferred in Arkansas)

Benefits

• 100% Company Funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 401(k) with 3% Dollar-for Dollar Company Match
• Health Dental and Vision Insurance
• 9 Paid holidays
• 2 Floating holidays
• Educational assistance
• Paid time off accrual
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• While working or visiting at a plant site employees will be exposed to an industrial environment which requires employees to dress appropriately and wear the necessary personal protective equipment to ensure the employees safety.
• While working or visiting a plant site employees may be indoors/outdoors.
• While working or visiting a plant site employees may be exposed to extreme weather conditions such as heat/humidity cold sudden & dramatic temperature changes rain ice and snow.
• While working or visiting a plant site employees will be exposed to an industrial work environment which includes slippery surfaces high elevations confined or cramped conditions/body positions moving objects/machinery vibration noise dust toxic conditions-chemical irritants oils odor/fumes smoke explosives and electrical hazards.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

• Job duties involve sitting standing walking repetitive motion and dexterity.
• Substantial time is spent using a computer.
• While working or visiting a plant site employees may be required to climb stairs and ladders; enter tight spaces; navigate slippery or uneven working surfaces; and withstand noise dirt and possible extreme temperatures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Proficient with statistical calculations and determination of probabilities of failure.
• Possess extensive knowledge of Equipment Reliability concepts methods and programs.
• Possess knowledge of Predictive Maintenance technologies (vibration infrared lubrication ultrasound ultrasonic metal and paint analysis motion amplification generator flux testing cable testing motor testing analysis.
• Possess knowledge of Enterprise Asset Management systems and their functional uses.
• Prefer experience with craft labor.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media.
• Possess and apply team building skills as well as organizational skills on major projects.
• Achieve and maintain a competent level of position related technical and professional knowledge and skills.
• Maintain a competent level of knowledge about the companys business and the roles and responsibilities of each division.

EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other protected category.