Utilities Reliability Engineer

Salary : $83,304.00 - $112,403.20 Annually
Location : WPC- 7525 Bertram Rd SE Cedar Rapids, IA
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Utilities
Division: Water Pollution Control
Opening Date: 10/10/2024
Closing Date: 10/24/2024 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining
The City of Cedar Rapids is looking for a highly motivated and skilled Utilities Reliability Engineer to join our team at that the Water Pollution Control Facility. This role is pivotal in ensuring the reliability and performance of the WPC utility systems.
The Utilities Reliability Engineer will lead efforts to enhance equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and optimize the operational efficiency of our utility systems through preventative maintenance strategies and continuous improvement.
About our Organization
At the City, we are committed to employing individuals who reflect our community's diverse backgrounds and this position is crucial in the success and strategic direction of a growing and evolving community. We appreciate and leverage the vast experience individuals bring beyond the technical requirements of a job. If you are an individual with similar experience listed here please consider applying. Experience and skills combined with commitment to our core values is key to building a greater community now and for the next generation.
About our Community
Nestled in the heart of Iowa, Cedar Rapids is our vibrant and diverse community known for its rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Our city has a strong sense of community which can be seen at any of our numerous parks, recreational opportunities, and family-friendly events year round. You can also explore our thriving downtown district, filled with shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, or take a stroll along the Cedar River, which runs through the heart of the city.
About this Opportunity
Provides reliability and maintenance engineering technical support and leadership. Supports the delivery of business objectives through the application of defect elimination, root cause analysis, project management, and technical support of on-site maintenance execution, operations, and project teams.
The City of Cedar Rapids does not offer sponsorship for employment authorization.
Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Enhances equipment reliability and maintenance through data analysis and troubleshooting of failed equipment; provides engineering and troubleshooting support to operations and maintenance teams.
• Identifies and implements initiatives that deliver improvements in safety, asset performance, and cost
• Provides capital project validation and delivery support including development of equipment specifications around improved maintainability and reliability
• Optimizes the Mean-Time-To-Repair (MTTR)
• Responsible for technical accuracy of the job steps
• Develops equipment modification plans
• Creates plans to standardize equipment and parts across the plant
• Leads the Root Cause Failure Analysis effort
• Develops specific equipment preservation techniques
• Conducts/arranges craft skills training for precision maintenance
• Assesses and updates asset criticality ranking.

• Establishes and updates Equipment Maintenance Plans
• Develops Preventative Maintenance Optimization strategies
• Initiates changes to the Equipment Maintenance Plan based on analysis of asset failure data
• Evaluates various types of maintenance for ways to improve Mean Time Between Failures
• Supports Equipment Design and Life Cycle Costing Analysis of capital projects
• Reviews and/or develops commissioning procedures for new system, assets, and component design

• Develops specific maintenance and operational start-up procedures for new installations
• Performs related work as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field and 5 to 7 years of experience in reliability or maintenance engineering

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience (i.e., one year of relevant experience may substitute for one year of education)
• Experience in delivering continuous improvement initiatives and projects
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Valid U.S. Driver's License

Desired Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma experience or Black Belt Certification
• Certification as a Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) or Reliability Leader (CRL) and/or any equivalent professional engineering organization certification
• Education or training in Reliability Engineering Fundamentals

Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday 6:30am-3:30pm

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
The City of Cedar Rapids is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All job applicants will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history).
Applicants with Disabilities
We respect and value people with disabilities and are committed to providing a workplace culture of disability inclusion. People with disabilities are supported during the hiring process and are encouraged to apply for employment with the City of Cedar Rapids. In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be provided to those in need of assistance with the application and interview process. To request an accommodation, contact the City's Human Resources department by phone at 319-286-5000 or by email at
We offer benefits and beyond for our employees and their families!

• Multiple health insurance plans administered by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield with low employee premiums, deductibles, and co-insurance (view our benefits summaries for more information: and )
• Expansive Wellness Program and low cost onsite exercise facilities
• Dental Insurance with Delta Dental of Iowa
• 100% city paid basic life insurance
• Other voluntary benefits offered including vision, long-term disability, and supplemental life insurance
• IPERS Retirement - Iowa Public Employees Retirement System, with contributions of 6.29% employee/ 9.44% City
• Deferred Compensation (IRS Section 457) retirement programs
• Generous paid time off AND 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave program with 4 weeks of paid time off
• Annual salary increases, AND an annual accross-the-board increase (determined by available budget)
• Longevity Pay for years of service
• Educational assistance up to $3,000 per year
• A culture that is supportive and committed to professional development opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Employees may qualify for the PSLF program which forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a qualifying employer.

01
Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field?

• Yes
• No

02
Please briefly describe your experience in reliability or maintenance engineering, including years of experience.
03
Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you possess Lean Six Sigma experience and/or the Black Belt Certification?
05
Please list any certifications you hold relevant to this position.(Ex. Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) or Reliability Leader (CRL) and/or any equivalent professional engineering organization certification.)
06
Please describe any education or training you possess in Reliability Engineering Fundamentals.
Required Question