Mechanical Reliability Engineer

Mechanical Reliability Engineer

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Location :

United States, Shippingport, Pennsylvania

1. Job skills Maintenance, Mechanical, Construction Management and Commissioning, Engineering and Project Management

2. Type Contract

Job id 168847

Salary Negotiable

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Sarah J. Cox

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Mechanical Reliability Engineer - (Power Plant Background Preferred)

The Mechanical Reliability Engineer is responsible for ensuring the performance, reliability, and operational integrity of critical mechanical systems within data center facilities. Leveraging a strong background in power plant operations, this role focuses on equipment assessments, lifecycle management, and vendor oversight to maintain continuous uptime and support mission-critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Reliability & Assessment

Perform detailed condition assessments of mechanical equipment including chillers, cooling towers, pumps, HVAC systems, generators, and fuel systems.

Apply reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), root cause analysis (RCA), and predictive maintenance techniques to identify risks and improve system performance.

Evaluate existing systems for performance gaps, efficiency improvements, and lifecycle replacement planning.

Develop and maintain asset health reports, criticality rankings, and maintenance strategies.

Ensure all mechanical systems meet data center performance, redundancy, and resiliency requirements (Tier standards, as applicable).

Participate in incident response, troubleshooting, and post-event analysis.

Vendor Oversight & Management

Provide technical oversight of third-party vendors, contractors, and service providers.

Review and approve scopes of work, maintenance procedures, and service reports.

Monitor vendor performance against contractual obligations, SLAs, and quality standards.

Coordinate vendor activities to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution of work.

Maintenance & Reliability Programs

Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs aligned with best practices.

Utilize condition monitoring tools (vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, etc.) to drive reliability improvements.

Identify opportunities to standardize maintenance procedures and improve efficiency.

Compliance, Safety & Documentation

Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and safety regulations.

Maintain accurate documentation including equipment records, maintenance logs, and engineering reports.

Support audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.

Continuous Improvement

Lead initiatives to improve system efficiency, reduce downtime, and optimize maintenance costs.

Analyze operational data and trends to inform reliability strategies.

Collaborate with engineering, construction, and operations teams on upgrades and capital projects.

Qualifications Required

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).

15/20 years of experience in power plant operations, maintenance, or reliability engineering.

Strong knowledge of rotating equipment, thermal systems, and industrial mechanical systems.

Experience performing equipment condition assessments and root cause analysis.

Proven experience managing or overseeing vendors and contractors.

Preferred

Experience in power plants, mission-critical facilities, or similar high-availability environments.

Familiarity with reliability tools and methodologies (RCM, FMEA, predictive analytics).

Certifications such as CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional) or PE license.

Knowledge of Tier standards, NFPA, ASME, and other applicable codes.

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

Vendor management and oversight capability

Effective communication and stakeholder coordination

Ability to work in fast-paced, high-availability environments

Safety-focused mindset

Data-driven decision making

Working Conditions

May require occasional travel to multiple data center sites.

On-call support or flexible hours may be required to support critical operations.

Work in operational facilities, including exposure to industrial environments.

Success Metrics

Improved equipment reliability and reduced unplanned downtime

Effective vendor performance and contract compliance

Completion of equipment assessments and implementation of recommendations

Increased system efficiency and lifecycle optimization

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