Sr. Reliability Engineer - REPA
- Employer
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Location
- MD
- Closing date
- Mar 30, 2023
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- Industry
- Delivery and Transportation
- Function
- Engineer, QA Engineer, IT
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
This is a dynamic role which will provide a significant opportunity for the candidate to influence the reliability of infrastructure and fixed assets. Therefore, the successful candidate should be a motivated individual with proven analytical skills. The ideal candidate will also have excellent interpersonal skills as well as excellent communication skills; both written and oral.
Candidates with prior experience in the engineering of Transit Systems and/or equivalent maintenance experience are preferred. Experience with RCM is also preferable.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in reliability, electrical, mechanical or related engineering field.
Experience
- Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience in a maintenance, maintenance supervision, or engineering role.
- In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, a High School Diploma or GED and four (4), years of experience in an electrical or mechanical maintenance role in the transportation field may be considered.
Certification/Licensure
- N/A
Preferred
- ASQ-CRE or CMRP certification preferred
- Experience in performance monitoring or performance reporting
- Extensive experience with a CMMS such as Maximo, SAP or other systems
Medical Group
Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.
SUMMARY
The Senior Reliability Manager is responsible for leading and monitoring the effective reliability measurement and maintenance activities for assets within the Office of Chief Operating Officer (COO) and other WMATA applicable equipment. The incumbent will apply Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) methods to guide WMATA departments in maintaining assets using best practices.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Serves as the lead reliability engineer on programs related to improving reliability, performance, and maintainability for revenue and non-revenue assets for WMATA.
- Leads efforts in determining root causes of failure of WMATA revenue and non-revenue assets within COO to ensure problems are identified at the correct level so appropriate solutions can be implemented.
- Serves as a champion for an asset class, asset fleet and/or maintenance department to ensure critical WMATA assets are monitored consistently for failure trends and performance.
- Utilizes analysis tools and methods to independently develop performance reports on a daily, weekly, monthly or yearly basis as required to ensure timely and relevant performance reporting is published to asset owners under COO.
- Analyzes projected product utilization and calculates cumulative effect on final system reliability of individual part reliabilities.
- Drafts failure mode and effect analysis sheets or formulates mathematical models, using computer-aided engineering equipment, to identify units posing excessive failure risks and support proposed changes in design.
- Coordinates the gathering of interdepartmental data by running SQL queries and developing reports between the maintenance offices and operations control centers.
- Applies knowledge of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) to current maintenance programs to ensure departments within COO maintain their critical assets in the most cost-effective manner.
- Advises and confers with engineers in design review meetings to give reliability findings and recommendations.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
- Leads the management of data across numerous databases to ensure the quality and integrity of the data.
- Independently develops and executes complex queries in a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) containing millions of records to identify and analyze reliability issues using programming languages and tools (e.g. SQL).
- Identifies and communicates data quality concerns with recommendations to all levels of the organization including senior leadership.
- Collaborates with internal WMATA departments including Engineering, Office of Performance and respective maintenance departments.
- Represents the department in reliability meetings at all levels of the company, including senior leadership.
The functions listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.
Evaluation Criteria
Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.
Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:
- Skills and/or behavioral assessment
- Personal interview
- Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
- Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
- Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
- Review of a current motor vehicle report
Closing
WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.
This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.
Company
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates the second largest rail transit system and the fifth largest bus network in the United States. Safe, clean and reliable, "America's Transit System" transports more than a third of the federal government to work and millions of tourists to the landmarks in the Nation's Capital.
Metro has earned a worldwide reputation for security and architectural beauty. WMATA is clearly the employer of choice for over 10,000 area residents. The Authority was created in 1967 by an interstate compact to plan, develop, build, finance and operate a balanced regional transportation system in the National Capital area. Construction of the Metrorail system began in 1969. Four area bus systems were acquired in 1973. The first phase of Metrorail began operation in 1976. The final leg of the original 103-mile rail network was completed in early 2001. Metrorail now operates 83 stations. One line extension and three new stations are now under construction.
Metrorail and Metrobus serve a population of 3.4 million within a 1,500-square-mile area. The transit zone consists of the District of Columbia, the suburban Maryland counties of Montgomery and Prince George's and the Northern Virginia counties of Arlington, Fairfax and Loudoun and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church. Overall, about 40 percent of the region's residents commute to work on Metro.
Metro and the federal government are partners in transportation. Half of the 83 Metrorail stations serve federal facilities and 36 percent of the local federal workforce uses Metro. We are committed to being an integral part of the Washington metropolitan area by ensuring the best in safe, reliable, cost-effective and responsive transit services, by promoting regional mobility and by contributing toward the social, economic and environmental well-being of our community. Employees are Metro.; We are committed to providing a working environment that fosters a high standard of performance, recognition for contributions and innovations, mutual respect and a healthy quality of life.
We are committed to developing ourselves through technology, training and education. We recognize our diversity as a source of strength that enables us to attain individual and Authority goals. In addition to competitive salaries, Metro employees enjoy a number of attractive benefits. These benefits include paid time off in the form of vacations, holidays and sick leave; medical, dental, life insurances as well as long term disability. Retirement is planned for through a defined contribution plan and a deferred compensation plan. Alternative work schedules, teleworking and free transportation on Metrorail and Metrobus make for an great benefits package for WMATA employees.Jump to our website to apply online for current openings and save the link for future vacancies as they occur.http://content.wmata.com/jobs/employment_opportunities.cfm
- Website
- http://www.wmata.com/
- Location
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600 Fifth St. NW
Washington
DC
20001
US
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