Reliability Engineer

As a CBRE Reliability Engineer, you will monitor, analyze, and resolve system and infrastructure problems of mission-critical operational systems.

This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for improving equipment reliability, availability, maintainability, and overall operational performance through predictive maintenance, data analytics, root cause analysis, and asset management strategies. This role partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to reduce downtime, improve asset life, and drive continuous improvement.

• Develop and implement reliability and maintenance strategies for critical assets.
• Drive initiatives to improve equipment availability, reliability, maintainability, and lifecycle performance.
• Utilize MTBF, MTTR, Weibull Analysis, FMEA, and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) methodologies.
• Lead root cause investigations using tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and Failure Analysis.
• Develop predictive maintenance programs and equipment performance models.
• Analyze data from Building Automation Systems (BAS) to identify trends and predict equipment failures.
• Develop early warning alarms and alerts using BAS and operational data.
• Support maintenance and reliability programs through CMMS administration and optimization.
• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards and operational reporting.
• Conduct asset performance reviews and present findings to leadership and client stakeholders.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Gemba Walk methodologies.
• Support asset lifecycle planning, capital replacement recommendations, and reliability improvement projects.
• Experience supporting or analyzing:
• Chillers
• Boilers
• Chilled Water Systems
• Pumps and Motors
• Steam Systems
• Water Treatment Systems
• Generators
• UPS Systems
• Electrical Distribution Equipment
• Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• Central Utility Plants
• Define, design, develop, monitor, and refine an asset's maintenance plan. Provide technical support to the site for mechanical equipment and fixed assets.
• Work with engineering and operations teams to perform the evaluation of assets.
• Develop risk management plans that will anticipate reliability-related and non-reliability-related risks that could adversely impact plant operations.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and restore routine technical service and equipment problems.
• Identify faults and symptoms using established processes and procedures.
• Ensure all established policies and procedures are maintained. Maintain documentation of routine maintenance schedules, system configurations, applications, and technical reference materials.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
• Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Solve complex problems by taking a new perspective on existing solutions.
• Exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Impact a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams.
• Work within broad guidelines and policies.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information and work to build consensus and convinces to reach agreement.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of Reliability Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, or Asset Management experience.
• Experience developing reliability programs, predictive maintenance strategies, and maintenance plans.
• Strong understanding of: 
• MTBF & MTTR Analysis
• Weibull Analysis
• FMEA
• Root Cause Analysis
• Predictive Maintenance
• Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM)
• Experience leveraging BAS and analytics platforms to improve asset performance.
• Experience setting up, optimizing, or managing a CMMS platform
• Preferred
• P.Eng. designation or eligibility.
• Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Experience in airports, utilities, power plants, hospitals, data centres, or other critical environments.
• Knowledge of ASHRAE Guideline 180.
• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future