Reliability Engineer I, II, III, IV or Principal

Reliability Engineer I, II, III, IV or Principal

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Company Tucson Electric Power

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Location Tucson, AZ

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Requisition ID 6063

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About Us

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UNS Energy Corporation ( , headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary ofFortis Inc. ( , the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. Our public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., power our economy by providing electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona.

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We embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the communities we have served for generations, and in TEP’s case, since the 1890s. We’re building a cleaner, greener grid, with more wind and solar power than ever before, while maintaining safe, reliable, and affordable service.

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Your Employer of Choice

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Our culture is rooted inshared core values ( that define how we work and who we are. Our team of innovative professionals bring their authentic selves to work each day to power our vision and make a difference.

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We create opportunities for employees to thrive through:

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  Continual growth: In an industry changing faster than ever before, our commitment to professional growth and leadership development means we never stop challenging ourselves to explore new possibilities.

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  Active Engagement: We support a collaborative environment, with peer-to-peer learning and employee-driven groups that foster an inclusive culture.

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  Total compensation: UNS Energy Corporation also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a 401k plan with a generous company match and additional non-discretionary employer contribution for eligible employees, affordable individual and family health insurance plans, tuition assistance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and much more.

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Job Description - Reliability Engineer I, II, III, IV or Principal

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Position Description

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The Reliability Engineer will deliver insights into equipment reliability, risk mitigation, and cost savings. They will execute reliability programs focused on defect elimination and operational efficiency, supporting the establishment of global asset management technical trends and thought leadership.

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Position-Related Responsibilities

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· Conducts field investigation of failed and problem equipment and works closely with personnel in acquiring failed equipment evidence needed to perform comprehensive reliability studies.

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· Develop and maintain reliability database for extraction of system outage and failed material data for trending and reporting of performance.

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· Acts as Liaison with reliability and benchmarking consultants, providing consistent reliability data for external studies. Develop rapport with utility industry peers and professionals for collaborative exchange of system reliability and performance information.

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· Conducts specialized studies regarding equipment performance, maintenance practices and equipment failure rates to ensure optimum system reliability. Experience with Root Cause Failure Analysis is preferred.

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· Demonstrates a commitment to reliability program strategies, effective communication, coordination, and team building skills in implementing reliability programs. Serve on ad hoc teams and multi-disciplined projects as a participant or leader.

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· Assist other engineering personnel with the integration of performance data into RCM and other maintenance strategies, providing expert advice on optimizing preventive maintenance and work management processes to increase productivity and reliability.

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· Develops a working knowledge of Work Management and Maintenance Management systems within the company. Must be competent in personal computer operation.

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· Perform independent, comprehensive technical studies and make recommendations in a timely fashion. Assess data from both a high level and detailed view, incorporating sound logic, viable alternatives, and budgetary guidelines.

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· Reports to area Supervisor and perform other assignments as requested.

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· This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

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Qualifications

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Level

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Job Description

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Minimum Qualifications

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Preferred Qualifications

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Engineer I

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Will have primary responsibility for small modification or revision projects.

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Will assist more experienced engineers in large projects.

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Will assist in the review and revision of material and design standards.

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Requires BS degree in Reliability Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering (with an emphasis in power related classes),or closely related discipline. and less than two years professional experience in an engineering role.

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Requires close supervision and detailed instruction for tasks and expected results.

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Is a self-starter and has developed good time management skills, completing all assignments on time.

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Engineer II

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Will have primary responsibility for medium sized projects and act as the project engineer/manager.

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Will assist more experienced engineers in large projects.

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May be assigned to perform technical studies as needed.

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May have several projects assigned at the same time.

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Requires two or more years professional experience as an Engineer I, or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar.

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Shall have strong analytical capabilities and requires close supervision on new aspects of assignments.

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Is a self-starter and has developed good time management skills, completing all assignments on time.

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Analytical and able to find solutions to complex problems

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Level

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Job Description

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Minimum Qualifications

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Preferred Qualifications

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Engineer III

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Will have primary responsibility for medium to large projects and act as the project engineer/manager.

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May have several projects or studies assigned at the same time and may assist other engineers in large projects.

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Will direct the designs of technicians when necessary.

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Can represent TEP when meeting with other Companies or organizations.

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Requires two or more years professional experience as an Engineer II.

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Requires technical guidance and supervision on non-standard project assignments.

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Is a self-starter and has developed good time management skills, completing all assignments on time.

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Has developed good leadership skills and is fully comfortable leading meetings and speaking in front of others.

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Engineer IV

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Will have primary responsibility for projects of any size or complexity and act as the project engineer/manager.

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May be assigned to perform technical studies as needed.

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May have several projects assigned at the same time and may assist other engineers in large projects.

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Follows approved standards in design with minor modifications.

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Can represent TEP when meeting with other companies or organizations. Will assist in training of less experienced engineers or technicians.

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Requires two or more years professional experience as an Engineer III.

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Is able to work independently on most projects but needs technical guidance on unusual or complex projects, and supervisory approval on proposed plans.

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Time management, technical knowledge, and economic consideration are exhibited in all assignments.

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Basic leadership skills have been developed.

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Principal Engineer

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A top-level individual contributor who may be assigned complex, multiple projects that are within the section’s responsibilities.

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Approves design changes and creates new design standards.

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Provides leadership to the section from a technical standpoint.

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Will be the primary source of technical training for the section and will share information openly.

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Will be the first option in performing technical studies and applying new designs and technical solutions.

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Can represent TEP when meeting with other Companies or organizations.

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Primary focus will be on technical development.

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They may be assigned as a mentor to new or less experienced engineers in the section from a technical standpoint.

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Needs guidance only on overall objectives, policy matters or critical issues.

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Requires two or more years professional experience as an Engineer IV.

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Proficient in all aspects of time management, project organization, and technical analysis.

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Makes decisions independently and does not require guidance or supervision on any technical or project management duty.

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Supports all decision making with superior technical knowledge and economic analysis.

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Has genuine interest in technical areas and further increasing technical knowledge in their specific area.

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All employees are expected and required to adhere to the Company Code of Ethics and Principles of Conduct.

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If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now!

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Pay Rate: Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

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