Reliability Engineer

Tallgrass was named one of the 2023 Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life.

At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.

• Industry competitive pay

• Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts

• Infertility Coverage

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%

• Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources

• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage

• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

• Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off

• Identity theft protection

• Annual discretionary bonus

• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays

• Company vehicle (if applicable)

• Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more

• Networking and employee engagement events

• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interest

Position Overview:

The Reliability Engineer position will evaluate and improve reliability and performance across all Tallgrass operating assets.

The objective of the Reliability Engineer is to improve safety, reliability, and uptime by applying the most cost-effective maintenance strategies across Tallgrass operated assets. This individual will be part of the Maintenance Strategies team and work closely with Operational Technology, Engineering, and Field Operations to develop and continuously improve the life cycle asset management plan.

Primary Purpose:

• Design maintenance programs to improve equipment operability and efficiency while minimizing life cycle costs.

• Assist with the implementation of maintenance and reliability strategies into Tallgrass's corporate computerized maintenance management system, Maximo.

• Determine probability of failures and multiple failures, calculating required frequency of functional checks in order to meet tolerable levels of risk

• Provide systems reliability and maintainability feedback to the Engineering teams for future design considerations.

• Assist with application of maintenance and reliability best practices

• Develop the application of predictive technologies utilizing vibration analysis, ultra-sonics, thermography, PdMA, oil analysis, corrosion detection, dissolved gas analysis, etc.

• Participate in Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) studies on new projects and existing infrastructure.

• Facilitate Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) analyses across simple to very complex systems

• Support continuous improvement of equipment data collection and hierarchy, especially as it pertains to reliability and maintenance.

• Develop KPI's to quantify asset performance across Tallgrass systems

• Conduct equipment condition assessments

• Define equipment criticality

• Conduct root cause failure analyses and lead development of corrective actions

• Develop critical spare parts strategies across multiple assets

• Assist with implementing computerized maintenance management systems

Minimum requirements:

Position may be filled as Engineer II, Engineer III, or Engineer Sr pending candidate experience.

Education:

• Must have a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited University.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• 5+ years of experience in an industrial process operations setting with focus on asset reliability.

• Strong understand of midstream crude oil and natural gas operations and maintenance.

• Understanding of compression and pump station facilities in pipeline transport applications.

• Understanding of reliability concepts for both mechanical and electrical systems.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Ability to take on additional tasks and shift priorities on short notice.

• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.

• Ability to think strategically and manage change.

• Communication - listens and interprets well, speaks and writes effectively, reads and comprehends drawings, graphs and charts

• Thinks systematically - thinks in logical manner to evaluate situations, solve problems and make decisions.

• Computer literate - possesses good computer skills, ie. Word, Excel etc.

Physical Demands:

All of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling.

• Must be able to climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders and walkways

• Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, climb vertical access ladders and stairwells, carry up to 50 pounds and to see, hear, walk and talk effectively.

• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.

• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including a credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Other responsibilities:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in an industrial process operations setting with focus on asset reliability.

• Working knowledge and use of SEEQ analytical software tools.

• Familiarity with ISO 14224 standard regarding collection and interpretation of equipment data

• Strong background and experience with design and operation of large scale rotating equipment.

Tallgrass is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V