Reliability Studies Engineer
Saber Power Services is a fully integrated electrical power system services firm providing end-to-end solutions across utility, renewables and battery storage, industrial, petrochemical, and other markets. Based in Houston, Texas, Saber Power offers deep subject matter expertise and uses an engineering-led approach to designing, installing, testing, and maintaining medium and high-voltage electrical infrastructure. Saber serves clients locally, nationally, and abroad.
Saber Power Services is seeking a qualified and motivated Reliability Study Engineer to join our engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM) studies, identifying potential equipment and system failures, evaluating operational risks, and developing engineering recommendations to improve asset performance and reliability. The role will support engineering projects across the oil & gas, petrochemical, refining, power generation, data centers and other industrial sectors. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, experience with reliability engineering methodologies, and the ability to translate technical data into practical engineering solutions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) studies for industrial facilities and engineering projects.
- Develop and review reliability models, including Reliability Block Diagrams (RBD) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).
- Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA/FMECA).
- Perform equipment reliability assessments and failure rate evaluations.
- Analyze equipment performance, failure data, downtime, and maintenance records.
- Evaluate system availability, operational performance, and equipment redundancy.
- Identify reliability risks and recommend cost-effective improvement strategies.
- Support risk-based maintenance and asset integrity programs.
- Participate in engineering design reviews, technical meetings, and project risk assessments.
- Prepare technical reports, calculations, presentations, and engineering documentation.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, and project stakeholders.
- Provide technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and mentorship to junior engineers.
- Perform other job-related duties as requested by management.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or closely related field (or equivalent experience). Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred or strongly desirable.
- Several years (5-8+) experience in reliability engineering, RAM studies, or engineering consulting.
- Knowledge of reliability engineering principles, methodologies, and industry standards.
- Experience with FMEA/FMECA, FTA, RBD, and reliability data analysis.
- Understanding of industrial equipment and systems used in oil & gas, petrochemical, refining, or power generation facilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and engineering analysis tools.
- Strong technical writing, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
Preferred / Desirable Skills:
- Experience with reliability software such as ReliaSoft, Isograph Availability Workbench, ETAP or similar tools.
- Knowledge of Weibull analysis, MTBF, MTTR, failure rates, and system availability calculations.
- Familiarity with API, IEC, ISO, and other applicable industry standards.
- Experience supporting FEED, detailed engineering, and operational reliability projects.
- Experience performing quantitative risk and reliability assessments and reliability improvement studies.
Safety is a Core Value with our organization. We work SAFELY or not at all.
Benefits:
We offer an excellent benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our Total Rewards Plan includes a choice of two comprehensive medical plans, dental and vision coverage, and company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance. We also provide company-paid basic life insurance for employees and their dependents. Additional benefits include a 401(k) plan with company matching, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), and more. Beyond our benefits, we pride ourselves on fostering an outstanding work environment where employees feel valued and supported. Learn more about our Total Rewards Plan here.
Saber Power Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
