Senior Reliability Engineer Jobs in Missouri (NOW HIRING)

• Analyze reliability and availability of inverter hardware and components
• Perform root cause analysis for equipment failures and develop recommendations to optimize asset reliability
• Coordinate remediation with external parties as needed
• Lead and facilitate major repairs at operational sites
• Evaluate operational sites for repowering and retrofit opportunities, including cost-benefit analysis
• Implement practices to improve uptime and efficiency
• Maintain asset master data accuracy and integrity in CMMS/ERP, including asset hierarchies, bills of materials, and criticality assessments
• Develop and implement reliability strategies for PV+BESS inverter assets
• Establish standard maintenance processes and hardware configurations
• Gather and examine reliability failure data from operating sites and CMMS
• Maintain a bad-actor list and facilitate recovery-plan discussions with O&M management
• Identify root causes of performance problems and facilitate action plans
• Collaborate with Operations and Engineering to troubleshoot projects and develop repair/remediation plans
• Design system modifications and coordinate AES subcontractors and vendors
• Lead FMEAs for critical assets and improve maintenance practices with operations personnel and third-party vendors
• Perform Job Safety Assessments and Safety Walks
• Implement electrical monitoring and thermal imaging practices
• Scope and implement operations tools and software using SAP and work-management processes
• Provide technical support during planned outages
• Participate in growth planning, process-improvement task forces, and strategic planning
• Connect Operations and project development by presenting issues addressable through improved design and equipment selection
• Perform life-cycle cost modeling and provide reliability feedback during design reviews
• Develop processes for safe, quality, high-reliability projects
• Educate the team on technology trends, methodologies, and safety
• Mentor junior reliability engineers and provide technical guidance

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in engineering or an equivalent technical field
• 5+ years of professional engineering experience focused on measuring and maintaining equipment reliability, with emphasis on high-power electrical systems
• Experience in renewable power generation and familiarity with PV+BESS Inverter technology, including PCS, BESS, PV Generation, DC Wiring, Controls, grid interactions, and HVAC
• Experience leading root cause and failure modes analysis methods, including FMEA
• Experience with reliability metrics including MTBF, MTTR, and Weibull
• High proficiency reading and understanding equipment/facility schematics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Experience using data analytics results and database tools
• Experience with CMMS (SAP PM)
• Experience with SCADA and condition monitoring systems
• Dedication to a quality safety culture and incident-free work environment
• Willingness to travel within the U.S. to support the PV+BESS asset portfolio
• Personal values consistent with AES values: Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Agility, and Fun
• Professional Engineer qualifications or progress toward qualification is a plus
• CMRP certification is a plus
• CRE certification is a plus
• Master's Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering is a plus
• Experience with control logic and power electronic devices is a plus
• Experience with renewable power production, utility interconnection practices, and contract terms is a plus
• Proficiency in Python or other beyond-Excel analysis tools is a plus
• Proficiency in SQL is a plusProficiency with CAD tools is a plus
• Spanish language skills are valued

Demonstrates expertise in reliability engineering for PV+BESS inverter assets, focusing on root cause analysis, maintenance processes, and data analytics. Proficient in implementing strategies to enhance equipment reliability and operational efficiency while ensuring safety and compliance.

• Reliability Engineering
• Root Cause Analysis
• FMEA
• CMMS (SAP PM)
• PV+BESS Inverter Technology

• Reliability Metrics (MTBF, MTTR, Weibull)
• Data Analytics
• Electrical Monitoring
• Thermal Imaging
• Control Logic
• Power Electronic Devices
• Life-Cycle Cost Modeling
• Equipment Schematics
• Cost-Benefit Analysis
• SCADA Systems

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Mentoring
• Collaboration
• Problem-Solving
• Safety Culture Dedication

• Professional Engineer Qualification
• CMRP Certification
• CRE Certification

• Renewable Power Generation
• PV Generation
• BESS
• High-Power Electrical Systems
• Utility Interconnection Practices

• Microsoft Office
• CMMS (SAP PM)
• Data Analytics Tools
• CAD Tools
• Condition Monitoring Systems