Reliability Engineer - Electrical Equipment
Location: North Dakota Bakken Asset
We're looking for a proactive and skilled Reliability Engineer to take the lead in optimizing the reliability of electrical equipment across our client's North Dakota Bakken Asset. In this role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams-Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, and Global Supply Chain-to enhance the performance of critical infrastructure, from Wells & Pads to the Tioga Gas Plant.
What You'll Do:
1. Reliability Improvement:
- Develop and refine maintenance strategies and influence equipment standards for electrical motors, control centers, drives, and more.
- Lead root cause analysis to address recurring issues and ensure the success of corrective actions.
- Recommend and implement equipment upgrades that reduce maintenance costs and enhance operational reliability.
- Analyze predictive maintenance data and drive follow-up actions.
- Report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure continuous improvement.
2. Troubleshooting & Operational Support:
- Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance teams to troubleshoot electrical equipment.
- Advise on scope development for critical equipment repairs.
- Provide expertise to Process and Reliability Engineers on equipment capabilities and improvement opportunities.
3. Maintenance in Projects:
- Support new infrastructure projects by ensuring reliability and operability are top priorities.
- Offer technical guidance on equipment modifications and provide assurance for the Management of Change (MOC) process.
- Review and approve electrical installation drawings to align with company standards and codes.
Core Skills & Behaviors:
- Lean knowledge or a strong desire to learn (5S, Standard Work Instruction, Problem Solving).
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without formal authority.
- Results-driven, with a knack for coaching and mentoring team members.
- Strong problem-solving skills focused on delivering data-driven solutions.
- Committed to safety, environmental, and corporate responsibility.
Work Environment:
This is an office-based role (Minot or Tioga) with a 5/2 or 9/80 work schedule and field visits as needed.
What You Bring:
- 5+ years of experience with fixed equipment or technical disciplines.
- Familiarity with Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) tools.
- Strong knowledge of plant and oil & gas equipment, including motors, MCCs, VFDs, and electrical distribution systems.
- Proficiency in MS Office and SAP; Spotfire and SQL knowledge is a plus.
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
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