Reliability and Asset Management Engineer (Transmission Line)

This is a hybrid position; however, the successful candidate will need to still live or relocate within approximately 1-2 hours of Spencer, IN to be available for any site visits and office time. There isn't a set office schedule as it could change depending on the week. Right now, they are in the office approximately 2 days per week; however, that can vary week to week depending on the needs of the business.

POSITION SUMMARY

Monitors and evaluates the performance and condition of power system assets in order to comply with the corporate asset management strategy and ensure necessary investments are made to maintain long-term reliability. Analyzes and reports on reliability and performance data and determines solutions to resolve reliability and performance issues. Keeps informed of evolving asset management practices and equipment monitoring technologies in use at peer utilities. Recommends changes to maintenance practices and maintains the long-term maintenance program documents for client's assets. Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) where necessary. Represents client's in industry peer groups.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitors and analyzes outage data to determine root causes of significant events
• Serves as point of contact to member systems and neighboring utility personnel and reports on reliability measures on a regular basis
• Works with internal and external experts and stakeholders to develop plans which address areas of reliability concern
• Reviews and improves reporting and communication methods and procedures
• Actively participates in NATF, EPRI, IEEE and other peer groups
• Supports the compliance department as necessary to comply with NERC/RRO compliance standards
• Represents client's as Subject Matter Expert during NERC/RRO audits
• Researches inspection and maintenance techniques of peer utilities and trade organizations, and recommends changes when improvement opportunities exist
• Recommends plans, projects or procedures which may improve reliability, enhance compliance and/or reduce cost
• Submits projects for inclusion in the budget and work plan
• Maintains client's asset and maintenance management systems to capture work detailed in maintenance programs with support from IT as necessary
• Develops processes and procedures to maintain up-to-date asset and maintenance activity records. Explores and evaluates process improvements for capturing data.
• Monitors equipment performance and performs long-term maintenance planning. Analyzes and evaluates work order trends for long-term implications. Assesses remaining equipment life, probability of failure and related risk assessment as a basis for developing contingency plans and alternative solutions
• Develops long-term optimized plan for operations asset replacements and/or repairs based on appropriate economic and risk considerations
• Develops and maintains appropriate analytical tools (i.e. models and databases according to established quality procedures) to support decision making
• Researches industry equipment issues and analyzes potential implications to the power system assets
• Participates in all areas of responsibility to assure accomplishment of corporate initiatives
• Performs other duties as assigned

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or technical discipline with combined experience to understand the operation of electric utility system and perform technical analysis and assessments minimum

Experience:

• Five years' experience in the electric utility / power industry minimum
• Five years of electrical utility experience in maintenance or planning is preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels and work as part of a team
• Exceptional member and customer service orientation
• Ability to perform tasks on time and with a positive, professional attitude
• Ability to manage multiple projects with varying scopes and timelines
• Ability to exercise flexibility to work effectively in a changing environment
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills to identify, anticipate and resolve problems
• Advanced computer and technological skills
• Existing knowledge of the power industry, including construction, maintenance, and operation of generation systems, high voltage transmission lines and substations, metering, relays, and communication systems
• Understanding of processes and procedures impacted by generation, transmission, and distribution system reliability and performance
• Demonstrated proficiency in database and spreadsheet management
• Valid Indiana driver's license required