Reliability Engineer

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The Reliability Engineer at Devon is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of equipment and assets. This role focuses on analyzing failures, implementing preventive measures, and optimizing maintenance strategies to maximize asset reliability and minimize downtime.

- Analyze equipment performance data and failure trends to identify root causes.

- Develop and implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) programs.

- Reduce unplanned downtime and improve asset availability and reliability.

- Reduce costs through optimized maintenance strategies.

- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve asset reliability.

- Consider and quantify reliability engineering-specific risks in decision-making, collaborates on cross-discipline risk initiatives, and provides detailed technical recommendations with business implications to leadership.

- Lead failure investigations and corrective action processes.

- Monitor and report on key reliability metrics (MTBF, MTTR, etc.).

- Support the selection and specification of new equipment with reliability in mind.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implements best practices to enhance equipment efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness.

- Continues growth in knowledge and skills while gaining experience completing tasks gradually increasing in scope and complexity, collaborates seamlessly across disciplines, and actively seeks mentorship for gradual task escalation and complexity.

- Travel to field locations is required, including production sites, refineries, processing plants, etc.

Education

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline.

Experience

- 5+ years of relevant experience in reliability, maintenance, or engineering roles, preferably in Oil & Gas or related industries.

Preferred Certifications

- Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)

- Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification

Skills

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Familiarity with reliability tools (FMEA, RCA, RCM, Weibull analysis).

- Proficiency with CMMS and reliability software.

- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

- Knowledge of industry standards (API, ISO, etc.).

Competencies

- Stakeholder Relationships

- Oral & Written Communication

- Results Oriented

- Active Learning

- Digital Literacy

Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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