Sr. Reliability Engineer
$130,000–$150,000 year
On-siteThousand Oaks, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead reliability assessments, root cause investigations, and corrective actions for critical facility systems while owning the CMMS platform to ensure accurate asset records and preventive maintenance schedules. Develop and optimize predictive maintenance strategies based on equipment criticality, analyze downtime trends to drive asset performance, and coordinate maintenance activities aligned with operational priorities. Partner with Engineering, Facilities, and Operations teams to execute condition monitoring programs, support new installations and commissioning, and generate reliability scorecards. Serve as a technical subject matter expert to guide maintenance personnel and ensure strategies align with GMP and safety requirements. This role supports uninterrupted facility operations across life sciences and research environments, requiring travel to client sites as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Facilities Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- 8+ years of experience in reliability engineering, maintenance engineering, asset management, maintenance planning, or CMMS administration within life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, commercial real estate, manufacturing, or industrial environments
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing reliability-centered maintenance programs and asset management strategies
- Hands-on experience with CMMS platforms such as MRI Angus, Maximo, SAP PM, eMaint, or equivalent systems
- Experience managing asset hierarchies, preventive maintenance programs, work order processes, equipment records, and maintenance reporting within a CMMS environment
- Experience with reliability methodologies including FMEA, RCM, RCFA, criticality analysis, predictive maintenance, and condition monitoring programs
- Strong understanding of facility infrastructure and critical building systems, including HVAC, chilled water, hot water, steam, compressed air, electrical distribution, central utility plants, and building automation systems
- Experience supporting facility operations within regulated environments, including GMP, GxP, biotech, pharmaceutical, or laboratory facilities
- Experience supporting commissioning, startup, qualification, maintenance optimization, and lifecycle asset management initiatives
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and experience developing maintenance metrics, dashboards, and reliability performance reporting
- Strong technical knowledge of reliability engineering principles, maintenance planning, and asset performance management
- Ability to analyze equipment failures, maintenance trends, and operational data to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions
- Strong understanding of preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance methodologies
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and stakeholders simultaneously
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with facilities personnel, engineers, operations teams, vendors, and executive stakeholders
- Proven ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives and influence positive operational change
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively within cross-functional teams
- Travel to client sites may be required based on project phase and business needs
Desired Qualifications
- Reliability-focused certifications such as CMRP, CRL, CRE, or equivalent
- Experience supporting facility operations within regulated environments, including GMP, GxP, biotech, pharmaceutical, or laboratory facilities preferred
- Knowledge of NFPA 70B electrical maintenance practices, industry standards, and facility reliability best practices preferred
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