Bedrock Energy
Company
Bedrock Energy is on a mission to transform the heating and cooling of buildings, using carbon‑free, hyper‑efficient, and ultra‑safe geothermal energy to radically reduce costs for people and the environment. Incorporated in 2022, Bedrock has raised $22M in Seed and Series A capital and is gathering exceptional talent to scale geothermal energy to decarbonize buildings everywhere. We’re seeking creative, collaborative, proactive team members who inspire us with their high standards of excellence, integrity, and commitment to our shared mission.
Role As the first Reliability Engineer at Bedrock, you will be accountable for maximizing equipment availability, safety, and learning velocity across Bedrock’s coiled tubing drilling spreads operating across U.S. states. This role owns the system‑level reliability of the coiled tubing unit, pumping system, mud/solids control unit, and auxiliary equipment, translating field failures into engineering improvements, maintenance strategies, and operational limits.
This role bridges field operations, engineering, and vendors, converting field experiences and data into systematic improvements through structured reliability processes (RCAs, FRACAS, condition monitoring, and preventive maintenance optimization), ensuring failures are understood, not repeated, and fed into measurable reliability improvements. By creating reliability engineering practices in which Bedrock’s technology and geothermal installations can shine, you will strengthen Bedrock’s reputation for quality, safety, and integrity, and lay the early foundation of our entire company’s culture and standards of excellence.
Responsibilities
Equipment Reliability and Uptime
Accountable for defining, tracking, and driving improvements to
availability, mean time between failures (MTBF), mean time to repair (MTTR), and non‑productive time (NPT)
related to coiled tubing equipment spreads, then partnering with Engineering and Field Operations on execution
Identify
single‑point failures
and reliability bottlenecks across Bedrock’s equipment spread (e.g., coiled tubing unit, pumping systems, solids control equipment)
Prioritize reliability improvements based on
operational risk, safety exposure, and cost of downtime
Build
simple, scalable reporting tools
suitable for a startup environment and provide
regular reliability updates
to leadership
Failure Analysis and Continuous Improvement
Lead
root cause analyses (RCA)
for equipment failures, repetitive downtime events, and safety‑critical incidents
Own and maintain the
failure reporting, analysis, and corrective action system (FRACAS)
process, including solution verification
Translate field failures into design changes, operating envelope adjustments, and maintenance improvements
Maintenance Strategy and Execution
Develop and continuously improve
preventive and condition‑based maintenance programs , including inventory strategy
Partner with Field Operations to ensure execution & compliance
Define
maintenance intervals
based on Bedrock’s real field data, beyond standard vendor guidance
Support planning of
rig‑down / rig‑up inspections , red‑tagging, and pre‑deployment readiness checks
Operational Readiness
Provide on‑site support during: 1) First‑of‑kind operations, and 2) New equipment introductions
Participate in
pre‑job risk assessments , readiness reviews, and post‑job performance reviews
Support Operations Engineering team with
failure troubleshooting , escalation decision‑making, and go/no‑go calls
Engineering and Design Feedback
Act as the
voice of reliability
to design and technology teams to ensure reliability lessons are incorporated into future spread designs and upgrades
Review and influence: 1) Equipment specifications and supplier selections, 2) Design changes, 3) Acceptance and factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT) criteria
Vendor and Supply Chain Interface
Work directly with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and service vendors to: 1) Resolve equipment issues, 2) Validate warranty claims, 3) Drive design or material improvements
Support qualification of new vendors and components from a reliability standpoint
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Reliability Engineering (or equivalent experience)
5–10+ years of experience in: coiled tubing operations, drilling services, or high‑pressure rotating equipment in oil & gas, geothermal, mining, or similar industrial environments
Strong understanding of: hydraulic and mechanical systems, high‑pressure pumps, solids control and drilling fluid systems, field instrumentation and controls
Demonstrated experience with: RCA methodologies (5‑Why, Fishbone, Fault Tree, etc.), FRACAS systems, and maintenance optimization
Ability to work with incomplete data and evolving systems, thriving in uncertainty and dynamic environments
Demonstrated experience initiating and communicating new processes based on evolving information and on‑the‑ground experience
Strong project management and problem‑solving skills, especially in environments with growth‑driven changes, contending priorities, and complex stakeholders
Passion for the energy transition
Qualities
Proactivity : You take ownership, offer hypotheses, and hold yourself accountable
Coachability : You welcome & react constructively to feedback and seek new skills with gusto
Excellence : You hold yourself, and your team members, to high standards of performance
Creativity : You enjoy finding resourceful, unconventional, flexible solutions to problems
Integrity : You take pride in ethical, honest behavior, no matter who is around to see it
Compassion : You remember empathy, respect, and care in your interactions with others
Commitment to Diversity : You actively look to surround yourself & collaborate inclusively with people who are different from you in experience, background, worldview, and resources
$120,000 - $140,000 a year
Bedrock Energy is building a strong culture based on our Organizational Values. In addition, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Bedrock Energy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
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Role As the first Reliability Engineer at Bedrock, you will be accountable for maximizing equipment availability, safety, and learning velocity across Bedrock’s coiled tubing drilling spreads operating across U.S. states. This role owns the system‑level reliability of the coiled tubing unit, pumping system, mud/solids control unit, and auxiliary equipment, translating field failures into engineering improvements, maintenance strategies, and operational limits.
This role bridges field operations, engineering, and vendors, converting field experiences and data into systematic improvements through structured reliability processes (RCAs, FRACAS, condition monitoring, and preventive maintenance optimization), ensuring failures are understood, not repeated, and fed into measurable reliability improvements. By creating reliability engineering practices in which Bedrock’s technology and geothermal installations can shine, you will strengthen Bedrock’s reputation for quality, safety, and integrity, and lay the early foundation of our entire company’s culture and standards of excellence.
Responsibilities
Equipment Reliability and Uptime
Accountable for defining, tracking, and driving improvements to
availability, mean time between failures (MTBF), mean time to repair (MTTR), and non‑productive time (NPT)
related to coiled tubing equipment spreads, then partnering with Engineering and Field Operations on execution
Identify
single‑point failures
and reliability bottlenecks across Bedrock’s equipment spread (e.g., coiled tubing unit, pumping systems, solids control equipment)
Prioritize reliability improvements based on
operational risk, safety exposure, and cost of downtime
Build
simple, scalable reporting tools
suitable for a startup environment and provide
regular reliability updates
to leadership
Failure Analysis and Continuous Improvement
Lead
root cause analyses (RCA)
for equipment failures, repetitive downtime events, and safety‑critical incidents
Own and maintain the
failure reporting, analysis, and corrective action system (FRACAS)
process, including solution verification
Translate field failures into design changes, operating envelope adjustments, and maintenance improvements
Maintenance Strategy and Execution
Develop and continuously improve
preventive and condition‑based maintenance programs , including inventory strategy
Partner with Field Operations to ensure execution & compliance
Define
maintenance intervals
based on Bedrock’s real field data, beyond standard vendor guidance
Support planning of
rig‑down / rig‑up inspections , red‑tagging, and pre‑deployment readiness checks
Operational Readiness
Provide on‑site support during: 1) First‑of‑kind operations, and 2) New equipment introductions
Participate in
pre‑job risk assessments , readiness reviews, and post‑job performance reviews
Support Operations Engineering team with
failure troubleshooting , escalation decision‑making, and go/no‑go calls
Engineering and Design Feedback
Act as the
voice of reliability
to design and technology teams to ensure reliability lessons are incorporated into future spread designs and upgrades
Review and influence: 1) Equipment specifications and supplier selections, 2) Design changes, 3) Acceptance and factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT) criteria
Vendor and Supply Chain Interface
Work directly with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and service vendors to: 1) Resolve equipment issues, 2) Validate warranty claims, 3) Drive design or material improvements
Support qualification of new vendors and components from a reliability standpoint
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Reliability Engineering (or equivalent experience)
5–10+ years of experience in: coiled tubing operations, drilling services, or high‑pressure rotating equipment in oil & gas, geothermal, mining, or similar industrial environments
Strong understanding of: hydraulic and mechanical systems, high‑pressure pumps, solids control and drilling fluid systems, field instrumentation and controls
Demonstrated experience with: RCA methodologies (5‑Why, Fishbone, Fault Tree, etc.), FRACAS systems, and maintenance optimization
Ability to work with incomplete data and evolving systems, thriving in uncertainty and dynamic environments
Demonstrated experience initiating and communicating new processes based on evolving information and on‑the‑ground experience
Strong project management and problem‑solving skills, especially in environments with growth‑driven changes, contending priorities, and complex stakeholders
Passion for the energy transition
Qualities
Proactivity : You take ownership, offer hypotheses, and hold yourself accountable
Coachability : You welcome & react constructively to feedback and seek new skills with gusto
Excellence : You hold yourself, and your team members, to high standards of performance
Creativity : You enjoy finding resourceful, unconventional, flexible solutions to problems
Integrity : You take pride in ethical, honest behavior, no matter who is around to see it
Compassion : You remember empathy, respect, and care in your interactions with others
Commitment to Diversity : You actively look to surround yourself & collaborate inclusively with people who are different from you in experience, background, worldview, and resources
$120,000 - $140,000 a year
Bedrock Energy is building a strong culture based on our Organizational Values. In addition, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Bedrock Energy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
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