Senior Reliability Engineer - Renewable Fuels Team

Requisition ID:  86751 

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Position Specific Description

Job Summary:
The Senior Reliability Engineer for the Renewable Fuels Team will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and performance of our renewable fuel production facilities. This position requires advanced knowledge of reliability engineering principles and practices to identify, analyze, and mitigate reliability risks. The successful candidate will work closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability, optimize maintenance strategies, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement reliability strategies for renewable fuel production facilities to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
• Conduct reliability analyses such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) to identify and address potential reliability issues.
• Utilize data analysis tools and techniques to monitor equipment performance, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Lead and participate in reliability improvement projects, including equipment upgrades, process optimizations, and technology implementations.
• Prepare and present detailed engineering reports, reliability studies, and action plans to senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain reliability databases, metrics, and dashboards to track performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide technical support for troubleshooting complex equipment issues and recommending corrective actions.
• Stay informed about the latest advancements in reliability engineering, renewable fuel technologies, and industry best practices.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations in all reliability engineering activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in reliability engineering within the energy, chemical, or related industry, with a focus on renewable fuels being a plus.
• Strong knowledge of reliability engineering principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Proficiency in performing reliability analyses such as FMEA, RCA, and RCM.
• Experience with reliability data analysis software and tools (e.g., Weibull analysis, reliability block diagrams, etc.).
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of renewable fuel production processes, equipment, and industry standards is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) certification is preferred.
• Willingness to travel to various production sites across the US as required. Estimate 30% - 50% travel.

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Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Engineering
Organization:  NextEra Energy Resources, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

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