Reliability and Asset Management Engineer

Role Overview

• Monitor and evaluate the performance and condition of power system assets (>100kV) to comply with asset management strategy and ensure necessary investments are made to maintain long-term reliability.
• Analyze and report on the performance and condition of power system assets (>100kV) using relevant data, such as, but not limited to inspection, historical, outage, maintenance, and risk data.
• Maintain system-wide database of the current and anticipated future conditions of individual transmission assets utilizing Ameren's Asset Management Software.
• Monitor and analyze outage data to determine root causes of significant events and performance trends.
• Work with internal and external experts and stakeholders to develop plans which address reliability and performance concerns.
• Develop asset service life projections and component risk profiles using diverse data sources and industry research.
• Develop and maintain appropriate analytical tools (e.g. models and databases according to established quality procedures) to support decision making.
• Develop long-term optimized plan for asset replacements and repairs based on appropriate economic and risk considerations.
• Evaluate and quantify the benefits of proposed capital investments in alignment with Ameren's strategic goals.
• Enter identified projects for inclusion in budget and act as Transmission Asset Management's sponsor in all scoping meetings.
• Update and maintain Ameren Transmission's Asset Management Strategy based on historical system performance and industry trends.
• Recommend plans, projects or procedures which may improve reliability, enhance compliance, reduce costs, and support long-term maintenance planning.
• Manage Statcom warranties and coordinate maintenance of Statcoms with external suppliers and internal maintenance teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university required, preferably in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• Existing knowledge of the power industry, including construction, maintenance, and operation of generation systems, high voltage transmission lines and substations, metering, relays, and communication systems preferred.
• Five years' experience in the electric utility / power industry strongly preferred.
• Experience with IBM Maximo and Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management (OPPM) preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite; knowledge of Ameren-specific applications and practices; good problem solving, analytical skills, decision-making and communication skills; ability to adapt and be flexible; strong attention to detail; ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team.
• Willingness to keep abreast of current design standards and new technologies.

Tech Stack

• Oracle

Benefits

• Medical coverage on date of hire
• 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan
• 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
• Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave