Kelaca is looking for a Reliability Engineer for our client partner. This position is initially based in Pasco, WA (anticipating 6 months) with limited travel during this initial period, and ultimately based in Raleigh, NC with 50% travel. Relocation support is available.

The Reliability Engineer will support the operational reliability of newly commissioned or acquired industrial water treatment and renewable energy facilities. This hands-on role blends mechanical engineering expertise with performance data analysis and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of mechanical systems, developing and optimizing reliability platforms, and thrive in a lean, agile environment focused on rapid issue resolution and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and be the SME of our CMMS (existing system is Fiix)
• Monitor and analyze equipment performance using Excel, CMMS, Power BI, SCADA system data
• Build out / optimize PM’s and PDM’s, and related procedures
• Audit planned and corrective work; drive operational excellence through the maintenance organization
• Lead / conduct structured root cause analyses (e.g., 5 Whys) for equipment failures and anomalies; document / communicate findings; recommend / implement procedural and equipment improvements economically to improve reliability
• Coordinate with equipment vendors and engineering leaders to resolve technical issues
• Develop standard operating procedures for equipment maintenance
• Generate weekly reliability performance (KPI’s) reports and communicate to the organization
• Challenge and assist facilities to continually improve reliability performance
• Help define and scale reliability practices for new sites entering the company’s portfolio
• Develop spare parts strategy and assist in setting up the stockroom
• Support preventive maintenance planning and execution
• Support the development of R&M budgets and maintenance capital forecasts
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations and maintenance teams
• Support safe work practices and adherence to site protocols
• Contribute to equipment commissioning and reliability testing when applicable
• Engage in other duties as assigned by leadership
• Travel as required to plants, customers/partners, for in person meetings, trouble shooting, field tests

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience
• 5+ years of experience in reliability engineering, or related field
• Ideally, experience as a planner/scheduler
• Expert in CMMS systems
• Proficiency in Excel and performance tracking tools, Power BI is a plus
• Experience with root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys)
• Familiarity with SCADA systems or similar industrial monitoring tools
• Excellent problem-solving and documentation skills
• Ability to communicate technical details clearly and concisely
• Willingness to work in a plant and office environment
• Strong collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and equipment reliability
• Communicates clearly across technical/non-technical stakeholders and cross-functional teams, while also working independently
• Thrives in fast-paced environments that require hands-on troubleshooting and a solutions-oriented mindset
• Experience working in start-up or newly commissioned facility environments preferred
• Once in Raleigh, NC: willingness and ability to travel 50% of the time, for up to 2 weeks in each trip though most trips are 5 days or less

You Will Gain:

• Experience supporting the launch and optimization of newly commissioned or acquired facilities
• Opportunities to shape and scale our Client’s reliability platform across multiple facilities
• Hands-on experience solving real-time equipment in a plant setting
• Collaboration with engineering leaders, plant operators, and equipment manufacturers
• Growth in structured problem-solving and failure analysis techniques
• Experience working in a lean, agile team focused on innovation and improvement

NO THIRD PARTIES.

Job Type: Full-time

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Kelaca is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment based on: age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or other non-merit factor.