Mechanical Engineering
Principal Reliability Engineer
San Francisco, CA
$187,000 to $238,000 a year
The employer is an independent energy company with upstream and midstream operations.
As a Principal Reliability Engineer with the employer, you will set technical direction and help shape how the mechanical engineering team works. This position is based in San Francisco, CA. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is on site at our San Francisco location.
What you’ll do
- Analyze failure data and lead root-cause investigations
- Track and report on equipment availability and mean time between failures
- Improve preventive maintenance plans in the CMMS
- Run predictive maintenance programs (vibration, thermography, oil analysis)
- Develop reliability-centered maintenance strategies for critical equipment
- Mentor junior engineers and review their work
- Set technical standards and guide decisions across multiple projects
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering
- 8+ years of relevant professional experience
- Experience in an industrial maintenance or reliability role
- Knowledge of FMEA and RCA methods
- Data analysis skills
- A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery
Nice to have
- Vibration analyst certification
- CMRP certification
Compensation and benefits
The pay range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $187,000 – $238,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.
- Wellness stipend
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Health savings account with employer contribution
- Commuter benefits
- Annual performance bonus
- Flexible spending accounts
The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
