**Plant Performance and Reliability Engineer II** Job Type: **Engineering/Engineering Support** Pay Range **$94,022 to $110,613** Location **Colorado Springs, CO** Date First Posted **2/12/25** Applications are being accepted through: 3/14/25 _*If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted._ **Plant Performance and Reliability Engineer II** As a Performance and Reliability Engineer, you will have the opportunity to support the execution of the System Monitoring, Diagnostics, and Control Groups' performance monitoring and test program by providing engineering analysis of operational data to identify, diagnose, and disposition performance and reliability issues of our operating assets. In this role, you will also facilitate root cause analysis of system and equipment failures and performance deviations to identify corrective actions needed to optimize the long-term operation of our systems and assets. **A day in the life of a Performance and Reliability Engineer may include:** + Provide support and expertise in the execution of the Performance Monitoring and Testing Program to improve the overall performance and reliability of operational assets by delivering actionable insight to address identified issues + Individually and/or collaboratively, analyze data, identify process or equipment potential problems, and develop solutions to improve or maintain process and system performance to optimize operating costs, minimize failures or breakdowns, and reduce downtime and maintenance costs + Understand processes and process equipment used within the power generation, water and wastewater plants, and gas systems, including the application of thermodynamics, both the Rankine and Brayton cycles, and fluid mechanics to evaluate operational performance + Develop and monitor key performance indicators for systems and components within our system and understand utility processes, process control, mechanical equipment operation, and maintenance + Develop and perform monitoring and reporting efforts through the development and use of advanced analytics including advanced pattern recognition technologies, thermal performance monitoring software, and other historical operational data analysis tools as required **Additional duties include:** + Perform analysis and review of unit and component conditions, technical drawings, cost, specification design, and feasibility + Coordinate and perform inspections and routine and special tests; participate in on-site audits + Preparation of analysis and performance reports and technical memos + Monitor and track operational issues + Coordinate with internal customers to troubleshoot and find resolution to operational issues discovered through monitoring activities + Conduct studies and research, including benchmarking of system performance against industry standards and equipment lifecycle and performance analysis to inform the organization on maintenance, risk, and investment opportunities + Create and maintain computer models and performance monitoring tools to aid in the analysis and operation of systems + Provide technical guidance to other engineering employees, operations and maintenance staff, and/or contractors and coordinate efforts regarding the operational performance + Perform root-cause analysis and investigations on failed equipment and systems + Design, manage, and complete small to medium projects independently, and support medium to large complex engineering projects + Perform and manage compliance testing, inspection, remediation, and rehabilitation efforts + Evaluate and monitor outside consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure compliance with specifications, bid proposals, and obligation + Conduct post-project review including punch list review and final walk-through + Support the development and implementation of policies, procedures, processes, guidelines, and standards concerning engineering best practices and techniques **Who You Are:** + Relevant and progressively responsible experience in an engineering discipline, preferably in a performance and reliability capacity + Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required, preferably in Mechanical Engineering + Knowledge of mechanical equipment, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics + Knowledge of industrial processes and process equipment + Skill in data analytics, data management, and technical writing **Who We Are:** + One of the largest four-service public utilities in the nation (over 500,000 customers) + A national leader in reliability (power on an average of 99.991% of the time) + Diamond Designation recipient from the American Public Power Association – a utility sector leader in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements + Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains in the most desired city to live in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2022) **Our Commitment to Our Employees…** Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting our employees' and their families' health and financial security through our rich benefits program. + Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge + Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year + Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave + Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year + Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather + Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time + Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire + Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $10.00 a month. Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) + Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements + Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage + Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery + Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans + Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase + Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more + Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones + Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available + Tuition Reimbursement – Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement + Qualifying Public Service Employer – Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program **_ATTENTION_** **_:_** + _All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days._ + _Starting pay will be determined within the posted pay range based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate; if there is a single pay rate posted, the job starts at that rate._ + _Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind (including but not limited to H-1B, TN, or F-1 student visas with an OPT extension)._ **_Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States._** **Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.** Our differences make us richer. Learning and growing from one another makes us more than what we were. We want our workforce to be as diverse as our business and recognize the limitless benefits of this commitment. Our desire is to have the organization reflect the diversity of the Pikes Peak Region. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, it is our commitment that no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, religious convictions, veteran status, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Affirmative Action is Colorado Springs Utilities’ effort to ensure positive steps are taken to have a representative workforce reflective of the relevant available labor force. For more information regarding applicant rights, visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm **Accessibility Accommodations** . If you are an individual with a disability or disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting us at accessibility@csu.org or by calling 719-668-7500. This option is reserved for individuals who are unable to use or require assistance with the online tools as the result of a disability and is not intended for other purposes. **E-Verify and Right to Work Notice** . Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Colorado Springs Utilities participates in E-Verify. For more information on your rights and responsibilities as an applicant, please visit: http://coloradospringsutilities.jobs/applicants-rights-and-responsibilities/ . If you have a legal right to work in the United States, there are laws to protect you against discrimination in the workplace. You should know that no employer can deny you a job or fire you because of your national origin. Unless mandated by law or government contract, employers cannot require you to be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident or refuse any legally acceptable documents. If any of these things have happened to you, you may have a valid charge of discrimination that can be filed with the OSC. Contact the OSC for assistance in your own language. Call 1-800-255-7688. TDD for the hearing impaired is 1-800-237-2515. In the Washington, D.C., area, please call 202-616-5594, TDD 202-616-5525 Or write to: U.S. Department of Justice Office of Special Counsel NYA 950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20530. **Have a question?** If you have a question about a position or need assistance from a recruiter, email us at csurecruiting@csu.org or call 719-668-7500. Job Type: Engineering/Engineering Support