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Senior Reliability Engineer

San Diego, CA

Hybrid Full time

$132,000 to $169,000 a year

The employer is an independent energy company with upstream and midstream operations.

Our San Diego office is growing, and we need a Senior Reliability Engineer who can lead technical work from day one. You will work closely with a collaborative mechanical engineering group and report to the mechanical engineering manager. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is hybrid, with three days a week in our San Diego office.

What you’ll do

  • Develop reliability-centered maintenance strategies for critical equipment
  • Improve preventive maintenance plans in the CMMS
  • Run predictive maintenance programs (vibration, thermography, oil analysis)
  • Track and report on equipment availability and mean time between failures
  • Analyze failure data and lead root-cause investigations
  • Mentor junior engineers and review their work

What you’ll bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering
  • 5+ years of relevant professional experience
  • Experience in an industrial maintenance or reliability role
  • Knowledge of FMEA and RCA methods
  • Experience with a CMMS such as SAP PM or Maximo
  • 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 Diego, CA is $132,000 – $169,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.

  • Paid time off plus paid company holidays
  • Paid professional licensing and society memberships
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Health savings account with employer contribution

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.

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