Mechanical Engineering
Principal Reliability Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
$164,000 to $209,000 a year
The employer is an independent energy company with upstream and midstream operations.
We are hiring a Principal Reliability Engineer to join our mechanical engineering team in Los Angeles. You will set technical direction on projects that matter to our customers. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is on site at our Los Angeles location.
What you’ll do
- Track and report on equipment availability and mean time between failures
- Run predictive maintenance programs (vibration, thermography, oil analysis)
- Improve preventive maintenance plans in the CMMS
- Develop reliability-centered maintenance strategies for critical equipment
- Analyze failure data and lead root-cause investigations
- 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 Los Angeles, CA is $164,000 – $209,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.
- 401(k) with company match
- Commuter benefits
- Paid professional licensing and society memberships
- Annual performance bonus
- Health savings account with employer contribution
- Life insurance
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.
