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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Reliability Engineer - **Company:** CLECO INC. - **Location:** Saint Landry, LA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, Decision Support Systems, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Monitoring of Systems, Reliability Engineering, Software Tools, SAP (Applications), Performance Monitor - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gl5o4x ## About the Role + Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline with 10+ years of experience in power generation, heavy industrial reliability, or asset management or an equivalent of 15+ years of experience in power generation, heavy industrial reliability, or asset management + Demonstrated experience implementing or leading CBM/PdM programs in a power plant or similar industrial environment. + Strong working knowledge of rotating equipment, electrical systems, and balance-of-plant assets. + Experience performing RCFA, FMEA, and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM). + Proficiency with CMMS/EAM systems and data analysis tools. + Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across organizational boundaries. Licenses and Certifications + Program or project management experience (PMP a plus). Key Competencies BEHAVIORAL + Building Organizational Talent* + Building Partnerships + Leading Teams + Business Acumen + Communication + Courage + Building Self-Insight ## Description At Cleco, we're not just powering lives-we're powering a cleaner, smarter future for Louisiana.** With bold investments in innovative energy solutions, we're transforming how we power our communities: smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable. This is a long-term commitment to our people and our communities because our future-and the future of generations to come-depends on it. If you're ready to make an impact where it matters most, join us at Cleco- **where we're Energizing Your Tomorrow. The **Power Generation Reliability Program Manager** leads and advances the company's Equipment Health / Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) and asset reliability programs across its power generation fleet. This role is responsible for improving equipment reliability, optimizing maintenance strategies, and reducing forced outages through data-driven decision making, predictive technologies, and cross-functional leadership. The Reliability Program Manager will be considered an expert in their discipline and possess in-depth knowledge of related processes and engineering tools to solve complex problems and drive strategic planning initiatives for critical generation assets. The successful candidate will serve as both a technical authority and program leader, partnering with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Supply Chain to implement best-in-class reliability and asset management practices. Key Responsibilities Reliability Engineering & Asset Management + Lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of condition-based maintenance (CBM) and predictive maintenance (PdM) strategies for generation assets. + Perform equipment criticality analysis, failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA/FMECA), and root cause failure analysis (RCFA) to reduce repeat failures and forced outages. + Establish and maintain asset health indices, reliability metrics, and risk-based maintenance plans. + Support long-term asset management strategies aligned with ISO 55000 principles and Cleco's business objectives. Program Management + Serve as the CBM Program Manager, owning program governance, standards, procedures, and performance reporting. + Manage CBM technologies including vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermography, motor diagnostics, ultrasound, and online monitoring systems. + Develop multi-year CBM and reliability roadmaps, including technology upgrades, staffing needs, and training plans. + Track and communicate program benefits such as availability improvements, cost avoidance, and risk reduction. Data Analysis & Digital Tools + Leverage data from CMMS/EAM systems (e.g. SAP), historian systems, and monitoring platforms to identify trends and actionable insights. + Develop dashboards and KPIs to measure reliability performance, maintenance effectiveness, and asset health. + Champion the use of advanced analytics and digital solutions to support predictive and prescriptive maintenance. Collaboration & Leadership + Partner with plant operations and maintenance teams to translate reliability findings into executable work plans. + Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers, technicians, and CBM analysts. + Support outage planning, major maintenance events, and capital projects with reliability input. + Interface with OEMs, vendors, and consultants to evaluate equipment performance and improvement opportunities., May perform other duties as needed. ## Related Videos - [Independently together: how micro-applications improve developer experience + app performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/452-independently-together-how-micro-applications-improve-developer-experience-app-performance) - [ Secure Code Superstars: Empowering Developers and Surpassing Security Challenges Together](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/422-secure-code-superstars-empowering-developers-and-surpassing-security-challenges-together) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Leading with Reliability: Applying SRE Principles to Build Stronger Engineering Organizations](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100185-leading-with-reliability-applying-sre-principles-to-build-stronger-engineering-organizations) - [Replacing Excel with SAP APIs & Python validation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1944-replacing-excel-with-sap-apis-python-validation) - [Old tools, new tricks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1916-old-tools-new-tricks) ## Related Articles - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Data Science & more: The Lopez dilemma](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/10-data-science-more-the-lopez-dilemma)