Kelaca is looking for a Reliability Engineer for our client partner. This position is initially based in Pasco, WA (anticipating 6 months) with limited travel during this initial period, and ultimately based in Raleigh, NC with 50% travel. Relocation support is available.

The Reliability Engineer will support the operational reliability of newly commissioned or acquired industrial water treatment and renewable energy facilities. This hands-on role blends mechanical engineering expertise with performance data analysis and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of mechanical systems, developing and optimizing reliability platforms, and thrive in a lean, agile environment focused on rapid issue resolution and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities : Own and be the SME of our CMMS (existing system is Fiix) Monitor and analyze equipment performance using Excel, CMMS, Power BI, SCADA system data Build out / optimize PM’s and PDM’s, and related procedures Audit planned and corrective work; drive operational excellence through the maintenance organization Lead / conduct structured root cause analyses (e.g., 5 Whys) for equipment failures and anomalies; document / communicate findings; recommend / implement procedural and equipment improvements economically to improve reliability Coordinate with equipment vendors and engineering leaders to resolve technical issues Develop standard operating procedures for equipment maintenance Generate weekly reliability performance (KPI’s) reports and communicate to the organization Challenge and assist facilities to continually improve reliability performance Help define and scale reliability practices for new sites entering the company’s portfolio Develop spare parts strategy and assist in setting up the stockroom Support preventive maintenance planning and execution Support the development of R&M budgets and maintenance capital forecasts Collaborate cross-functionally with operations and maintenance teams Support safe work practices and adherence to site protocols Contribute to equipment commissioning and reliability testing when applicable Engage in other duties as assigned by leadership Travel as required to plants, customers/partners, for in person meetings, trouble shooting, field tests Skills and Experience : Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience 5+ years of experience in reliability engineering, or related field Ideally, experience as a planner/scheduler Expert in CMMS systems Proficiency in Excel and performance tracking tools, Power BI is a plus Experience with root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys) Familiarity with SCADA systems or similar industrial monitoring tools Excellent problem-solving and documentation skills Ability to communicate technical details clearly and concisely Willingness to work in a plant and office environment Strong collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders Strong understanding of mechanical systems and equipment reliability Communicates clearly across technical/non-technical stakeholders and cross-functional teams, while also working independently Thrives in fast-paced environments that require hands-on troubleshooting and a solutions-oriented mindset Experience working in start-up or newly commissioned facility environments preferred Once in Raleigh, NC: willingness and ability to travel 50% of the time, for up to 2 weeks in each trip though most trips are 5 days or less You Will Gain : Experience supporting the launch and optimization of newly commissioned or acquired facilities Opportunities to shape and scale our Client’s reliability platform across multiple facilities Hands-on experience solving real-time equipment in a plant setting Collaboration with engineering leaders, plant operators, and equipment manufacturers Growth in structured problem-solving and failure analysis techniques Experience working in a lean, agile team focused on innovation and improvement

NO THIRD PARTIES.

Job Type: Full-time FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

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