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Constellium

Power Systems SME

Muscle Shoals, AL · On-site

Work with the engineering group to ensure the reliability and maintainability of new installations ... Contractor coordination and contract management (writing Scope of Work, General Work Permits ...

Constellium

Power Systems SME

Muscle Shoals, AL · On-site

Work with the engineering group to ensure the reliability and maintainability of new installations ... Contractor coordination and contract management (writing Scope of Work, General Work Permits ...

Vertiv Co

Product Quality Engineer (NPDI)

Huntsville, AL

$70K - $91K/yr

Support Contract Manufacturer (CM) selection and lead qualification activities. * Collaborate with ... Reliability test methods and life estimation modeling. * Supplier and production qualification ...

U.S. Pipe

Maintenance Planner / Scheduler

Bessemer, AL · On-site

... and contract work at a favorable cost. * Responsible for communicating with Production and ... Work with Reliability Engineer to generate reports to monitor maintenance execution, including but ...

U.S. Pipe

Maintenance Planner / Scheduler

Bessemer, AL

... and contract work at a favorable cost. * Responsible for communicating with Production and ... Work with Reliability Engineer to generate reports to monitor maintenance execution, including but ...

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Tuskegee University

Understanding of reliability engineering and fault tolerance in aerospace environments Posting ... No Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding? No Number of Vacancies 1 ...

Tuskegee University

Understanding of reliability engineering and fault tolerance in aerospace environments Posting ... No Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding? No Number of Vacancies 1 ...

4pconsultinginc

Engineer 1 (Distribution)

Pelham, AL · On-site

Location - Pelham, AL 35124 Contract - 3 Year Client - Alabama Power  Position Overview The ... Reliability & Network Performance * Identify and implement improvements to system performance ...

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Sigma Defense

1704 - Network Engineer III

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$90K - $130K/yr

Sigma Defense is seeking a Network Engineer III to monitor network engineering performance and ... reliability. This is a contingent position that is pending award of contract. This means that the ...

Sigma Defense

1704 - Network Engineer III

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$90K - $130K/yr

Sigma Defense is seeking a Network Engineer III to monitor network engineering performance and ... reliability. This is a contingent position that is pending award of contract. This means that the ...

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As of Jul 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract reliability engineer in Alabama is $106,929.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $92,900.00 and $116,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Contract Reliability Engineer is a professional hired on a temporary or project basis to ensure the reliability, availability, and maintainability of systems, equipment, or processes. They analyze failure data, perform root cause analysis, and implement strategies to improve system performance. This role often involves collaborating with maintenance teams, design engineers, and operations personnel to optimize asset life and reduce downtime. Contract roles may vary in duration and scope, depending on the project's needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Contract Reliability Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract Reliability Engineer, you need a strong background in reliability engineering principles, statistical analysis, and mechanical or electrical systems, often supported by an engineering degree and relevant project experience. Familiarity with reliability software (such as Weibull analysis tools), FMEA, and certifications like Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) are highly valued. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and project management skills are important for collaborating with cross-functional teams and clearly conveying technical findings. These abilities are essential for ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and delivering measurable value to clients on a contractual basis.

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As a Contract Reliability Engineer, your responsibilities usually revolve around conducting reliability assessments, analyzing failure data, and implementing preventative maintenance strategies for client equipment or systems. You might be tasked with performing root cause analysis, recommending design improvements, and supporting maintenance teams in optimizing asset performance. Projects can vary widely by industry but often involve collaborating with operations, quality, and engineering teams to identify reliability risks and drive continuous improvement. This dynamic role provides the opportunity to work on diverse assignments, enhance problem-solving skills, and make a tangible impact on client operations.

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Power Systems SME

Power Systems SME

Constellium

Muscle Shoals, AL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Constellium rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Primary Purpose:
The SME - Power Systems provides knowledge and expertise to maintain and improve electrical distribution equipment.
Specific Key Accountabilities:
  • Provide applied engineering and technical skills in the areas of:
  • Power systems studies
  • Power systems design
  • Power systems installation, including commissioning, startup, and training
  • Power systems maintenance and repair
  • Power systems troubleshooting
  • Transformer oil analysis
  • Insurance visits and completion of insurance recommendations as they pertain to power systems
  • Coordination of work with TVA for annual maintenance of systems
  • Arc Flash studies
  • Short circuit analysis
  • Electrical coordination
  • Contingency planning
  • He/she is the referent in the plant for any issue that may emerge in the areas covered above.

Roles and Responsibilities:
Main Functions
  • Work with the engineering group to ensure the reliability and maintainability of new installations meets and exceeds performance expectations.
  • Review and manage Vendor specifications and compile technical evaluations to support procurement.
  • Ensure compliance standards with national safety and engineering standards are met.
  • Provide the site with LOTO coordination supervision.
  • Provide the site with ARC Flash compliance coordination and supervision.
  • Participate in the final check-out of new installations. This includes factory and site acceptance testing that will assure adherence to functional specifications.
  • Ensure that condition and documentation preservation is performed.
  • Participate in system functional performance testing.
  • Identify system manual requirements and insure all documents are created.
  • Document all baseline readings, settings, positions, and store for future reference.
  • Capable of executing small to mid-size projects from inception to handover.
  • Develop clear understanding of equipment's intended function, communicate this understanding to engineering and maintenance team.
  • Contractor coordination and contract management (writing Scope of Work, General Work Permits, Establishing Lock Out Tagout procedures, Reviewing Job Hazard Analysis, scheduling the work etc.).
  • Performs Power Systems, Controls, Wiring and Equipment design.
  • Supervise supplier interventions during installation, challenge solutions, and refine needs.
  • Provide technical support for the Engineering Department for power, control, and data networking systems.
  • Develop electrical, instrumentation, and drive systems planned maintenance activities.
  • Assist in training of other team members on electrical standards and processes.

Technical Support of Operations
  • Defines, designs, develops, monitors and refines an asset maintenance plan.
  • Participate in process optimization.
  • Provide input for development of a risk management plan that will anticipate risks that adversely impact operations.
  • Analyze and diagnose equipment breakdowns, develop long term solutions or mitigation plans.
  • Provide technical support to production, maintenance management and technical personnel.
  • Utilize predictive and condition monitoring techniques to monitor equipment health.
  • Estimation of maintenance costs and evaluation of alternatives.
  • Develop forecasting methods of spare parts for electrical/controls equipment.
  • Support procurement activities to source suppliers for various services and spare parts.
  • Write technical specifications for repairs (quality control) and procurement.
  • Establish replacement/rebuild programs (including vendor assessments).
  • Application of scheduling and project management principles.
  • Assess required tools and skills required for efficient maintenance of equipment.
  • Assess and report safety hazards associated with electrical low- to medium-voltage equipment.

Leadership Comptencies, Technical Skills Requirement:
Education and technical skills:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in power systems.
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient with Microsoft Office software e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong problem solving, judgment, and critical thinking skills.
  • Aptitude for detailed work requiring a high degree of accuracy.
  • Good communication, high level of autonomy, collaboration and interpersonal skills are equally important.
  • Perform, understand and communicate detailed information analysis and evaluation, and have a good track record working effectively within a team-based environment.
  • Experienced with Reliability Centered Maintenance methods (development of Work Instructions, support Reliability Engineer and Techs, continuous improvement of equipment performance).
  • Experienced with PLC Control and Safety management systems (able to read/ follow schematics, implement corrective actions, a solid understanding of the theories and good practices).
    Behavior skills:
  • Autonomous and self-starter.
  • Highly organized, systematic, and precise.
  • Ability to work in group setting within a multicultural environment.
  • Ability to work effectively with operators, maintenance technicians, other engineers, managers.
  • Analytical understanding and critical thinking are of primary importance.
  • Ability to support 24x7 production operations, includnig after-hours call-in support.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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