Reliability Engineer focused on enhancing solar energy systems' reliability for AES Corporation. Collaborating with engineering teams to implement solutions for operational efficiency and safety.
Responsibilities
Analyzing reliability and availability of solar plus storage hardware and components including substations
Performing root cause analysis for equipment failures and remediate with external parties as needed
Leading and facilitating major repairs to operational sites
Evaluating operational sites for repowering and retrofit opportunities including cost benefit analysis
Implementing new practices to improve uptime and efficiency
Support SAP Master Data upkeep, and new site implementation using best reliability practices
Establish standard processes for maintenance activities and hardware configuration to increase equipment reliability and availability
Identify root cause of performance problems on operational projects, and facilitate recommended action plans
Perform life cycle cost modeling of project design to inform equipment and component selection
Facilitate continuous improvement to maintenance practices with internal operations personnel and 3rd Party vendors
Perform Job Safety Assessments and Safety Walks to identify job-site hazards
Collaborate with Operations and Engineering teams to troubleshoot existing projects and develop repair and remediation plans
Design solutions for modifications to systems, and coordinate between various AES subcontractors and vendors where needed
Implement new practices with technology such as drones, LiDAR, thermal imaging to improve reliability
Implement new tools and software for operations, leveraging SAP
Participate in AES US Renewables' growth planning process by contributing to process improvement task forces and other strategic planning activities
Improve and develop processes for the execution of safe, quality and high-reliability projects
Educate team on changing trends in technology, standard methodologies and safety
Requirements
Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in Engineering or equivalent technical field
2+ years professional experience in engineering with a focus on measuring and maintaining equipment reliability, with an emphasis on HV/MV grid connected systems
Experience with root cause and failure modes analysis methods
Experience with reliability metric calculations, MTBF, MTTR, Weibull, etc.
Proficiency with reading and understanding equipment/facility schematics
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office software suite
Experience in using results of data analytics and database tools
High degree of dedication to a quality safety culture and an incident-free work environment
Willingness to travel within the U.S. to support company’s portfolio of PV solar/BESS assets
Personal values consistent with those of the AES Corporation; Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Agility and Fun
Benefits
annual bonus
full range of medical, dental, vision, life, financial, and/or other benefits
401(k) eligibility
various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave
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