Nuclear Reliability & Maintenance Strategy Engineer

• Own and deliver on a portfolio of engineering tasks focused on developing and optimizing asset maintenance strategies for various plant systems (Master Parts Lists - MPLs)
• Acquire, validate, and meticulously input critical nuclear engineering data into our Asset Performance Management (APM) software
• Conduct comprehensive analyses of design engineering data to identify and mitigate all potential failure modes that exceed a predetermined Risk Priority Number (RPN) threshold
• Develop data-driven, reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) strategies for critical plant assets, ensuring optimal equipment health and performance
• Utilize the APM tool to optimize asset strategies across each MPL, balancing total system risk against constraints such as labor hours and budgetary limits
• Champion the continuous improvement of maintenance strategies by incorporating operational feedback, performance trends, and industry best practices
• Work closely with design engineering, systems engineering, and operations teams to ensure maintenance strategies are robust, practical, and effectively implemented

• Experience in a Commercial Nuclear Power Plant related to: Maintenance
• Operations
• PRA / PSA (Probabilistic Risk Assessment / Probabilistic Safety Assessment)
• Programs Engineering (e.g., ISI/IST, AOV/MOV, Buried Pipe)
• Design Engineering
• System Engineering
• Reliability & RCM: Deep understanding of Reliability Centered Maintenance principles and application
• Maintenance Approaches: Experience with preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance (CBM) methodologies
• FMEA: Proven ability to lead or perform Failure Modes and Effects Analyses
• Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Asset Performance Management (APM) or Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Condition Monitoring: Familiarity with various condition monitoring technologies (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis)
• Asset Management: Knowledge of lifecycle and aging management programs for plant equipment
• Planning: Understanding of outage and work planning processes
• Industry Standards: Familiarity with industry data and standards, such as the EPRI PM Basis Database (PMBD)
• Trending: Experience with equipment performance trending and analysis
• Risk Assessment: Strong capabilities in both qualitative and quantitative risk assessment
• Root Cause Analysis: Demonstrated experience in performing formal root cause analyses (RCA)
• Data Analysis: Ability to interpret complex engineering data to derive actionable insights
• Problem Solving: A systematic and effective approach to solving complex technical challenges
• Teamwork and Collaboration: A proven ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous and precise in all aspects of work, from data entry to final analysis
• Adaptability and Continuous Improvement: A proactive mindset geared towards learning, adapting to new technologies, and continuously improving processes

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