Senior Reliability Engineer

AES Corporation

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Remote
Location
Louisville, COLancaster, CAIndianapolis, INLong Beach, CAArlington, VA
Salary
$113,000–$141,525 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
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Below market

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Similar $178k
This role $127k
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This role pays less than 91% of similar roles. Most pay $146,125–$210,125 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $127k versus about $178k for comparable roles.

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About AES Corporation

AES Corporation is a global energy company that owns and operates power plants and provides energy storage solutions, delivering affordable and sustainable energy through a diverse portfolio of generation assets. Industry: Electric Power Generation & Energy

AES Corporation currently has 8 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Reliability Engineer

The Senior Reliability Engineer joins the AES Clean Energy team as a domain expert focused on the mechanical and electrical operation of PV+BESS Inverter systems. This role involves developing comprehensive reliability strategies, performing root cause analysis for equipment failures, and conducting failure mode effect analyses (FMEA) to improve asset uptime. The engineer will manage master data within CMMS/ERP systems, oversee major repairs, and evaluate sites for repowering opportunities. Key responsibilities include utilizing electrical monitoring systems, thermal imaging, and condition monitoring tools to ensure high-power system reliability. Required skills include proficiency in SAP PM, SCADA, Microsoft Office, and technical analysis of facility schematics. The role addresses the critical challenge of maintaining reliable renewable energy infrastructure by optimizing inverter hardware performance and coordinating complex maintenance activities with external vendors to ensure consistent power availability.

What you'll do

  • Develop and implement reliability strategies for a portfolio of PV+BESS inverter assets.
  • Perform root cause analysis for equipment failures and develop technical recommendations for remediation.
  • Manage asset master data, including hierarchies and bill of materials, within the CMMS/ERP system.
  • Lead major repairs at operational sites and coordinate with external vendors and subcontractors.
  • Conduct cost-benefit analyses to identify opportunities for repowering and retrofitting assets.
  • Develop Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for critical assets to proactively mitigate risks.
  • Provide technical expertise during planned outages to ensure efficient maintenance and repair activities.
  • Offer mentorship and guidance to junior engineers regarding reliability standards and safety protocols.

What we're looking for

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in engineering or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years of professional engineering experience focused on measuring and maintaining high power electrical system reliability.
  • Experience in the renewable power generation industry with familiarity in PV+BESS Inverter technology.
  • Experience leading root cause analysis and failure modes analysis (FMEA) methods.
  • Proficiency in calculating reliability metrics such as MTBF, MTTR, and Weibull.
  • High proficiency in reading and understanding equipment and facility schematics.
  • Experience using CMMS (SAP PM), SCADA, and condition monitoring systems.
  • Work authorization.

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