Predictive Maintenance/Reliability Engineer
- Onsite
About the role
Consolidated Asset Management Services, LLC (CAMS) provides disciplined and diligent asset management and operations services. As one of the highest quality, lowest cost providers of asset management services in the industry, we contribute significantly to our clients’ bottom-line results.
We maximize the value of our clients’ assets by providing superior operational performance, tactical commercial optimization, and strict financial controls. CAMS employs methodical and proven processes while exercising informed decision-making. Our experienced team treats every asset under our management as if it were our own.
At CAMS, we have a reputation for being creative implementers, flexible problem-solvers, and responsive troubleshooters. If there is an opportunity, we recognize and seize it. If there is a problem, we identify and solve it.
Summary
The Predictive Maintenance (PdM) / Reliability Engineer is responsible for improving the reliability, availability, and performance of plant equipment through predictive maintenance technologies, root cause analysis, asset reliability monitoring, and reliability-centered maintenance practices. This position supports safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of a coal-fired power generation facility by identifying potential equipment failures before they occur and developing long-term reliability improvement strategies.
The Reliability Engineer works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Plant Management to reduce forced outages, improve unit availability, optimize maintenance costs, and support achievement of plant performance goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reliability and Asset Management
Predictive Maintenance Program Management
- Vibration analysis
- Infrared thermography
- Oil and lubricant analysis
- Ultrasonic testing
- Motor circuit analysis
- Online condition monitoring systems
- Evaluate predictive maintenance data and generate actionable recommendations.
- Establish equipment reliability indices and condition monitoring dashboards.
- Prioritize corrective actions based on equipment criticality and risk.
- Lead root cause investigations for equipment failures.
- Utilize structured methodologies such as:
- RCFA
- Cause Mapping
- Fault Tree Analysis
- Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
- Prepare reports documenting findings, corrective actions, and lessons learned.
- Track implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions.
- Pulverizers and coal feeders
- Forced draft, induced draft, and primary air fans
- Sootblower systems
- Ash handling systems
- Fuel handling equipment
- Steam turbines
- Generator and excitation systems
- Condensers
- Feedwater heaters
- Condensate and boiler feed pumps
- Cooling towers
- Circulating water systems
- Water treatment equipment
- Compressed air systems
- Electrical distribution systems
- Analyze equipment operating data using CMMS, historian, and plant monitoring systems.
- Develop predictive models to identify emerging equipment issues.
- Track reliability KPIs and create monthly performance reports.
- Support outage planning through equipment condition assessments.
- Utilize statistical analysis techniques to identify failure trends and optimize maintenance intervals.
- Support planning and execution of major maintenance outages.
- Review preventive maintenance tasks and optimize maintenance frequencies.
- Recommend improvements to maintenance procedures and work practices.
- Assist maintenance planners in prioritizing corrective work.
- Identify opportunities to reduce maintenance costs while maintaining equipment reliability.
- Ensure compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
- Support environmental and regulatory compliance initiatives.
- Participate in safety investigations and corrective action development.
- Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
Plant Systems Support
Provide reliability support for major plant equipment including:
Boiler Systems
Turbine Generator Systems
Balance of Plant Equipment
Data Analytics and Performance Monitoring
Maintenance Excellence
Regulatory and Safety Compliance
Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
Qualifications and Skills
Other Desirable Skills / Working Conditions
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record, as this position requires occasional travel for company business. Candidates should be comfortable operating a vehicle as part of their job responsibilities and must meet any applicable company and insurance requirements.
CAMS offers a variety of excellent benefits. Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, health spending account, employee referral incentives, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and other company-sponsored programs.
Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.