JOB TITLE: Reliability Analyst
REQUISITION: FOS0087
DEPARTMENT: Generation Reliability - LaCygne Energy Center
LOCATION: LaCygne, KS
PAY RANGE: (Min-Mid)
Reliability Analyst II: $62,300 - $77,900
Sr Reliability Analyst: $79,100 - $105,400
Lead Reliability Analyst: $93,100 - $124,100

Scheduled Work Hours: Monday Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Other hours as required)

Summary
The candidate originates and develops analysis methods for determining reliability of equipment, and processes at all of the company's energy centers. The candidate acquires data, performs analysis and prepares reports that document problems with equipment and processes. The candidate assists in the implementation of new and revised maintenance practices at all the company's energy centers. The candidate actively participates in the maintenance best practices team.

Experience/Education
Experience in plant and maintenance reliability is preferred along with the ability to extract and analyze data to improve the reliability of equipment. Defect elimination, root cause analysis, and failure modes and effects analysis processes will be required for this position.

Required Skills
The preferred candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Ability to read and understand plant technical documents including operations and maintenance manuals, technical drawings, schematics, logic diagrams, and safety materials;
Proficient use, and understanding of, computer applications and data systems including computerized maintenance management systems and Microsoft applications such as PowerBI;
Experience in, and knowledge of, plant operations, maintenance, and business activities and practices;
Working knowledge of plant and equipment performance measures;
Experience with and knowledge of plant and equipment reliability improvement methods and calculations;
Ability to perform statistical reliability analysis;
Ability to devise new approaches to problems encountered in the technical environment.
Knowledge of applicable governing codes and regulations;
Knowledge of plant equipment and systems; and
Ability to participate constructively in work teams to facilitate and implement improvements to operations, maintenance, and business practices.

Position Responsibility and Duties:
The candidate for this position will
Facilitate the implementation of RCM methods at the Lacygne Energy Center with collaboration between the other energy centers in the fleet.
Perform reliability studies to analyze and identify specific areas or equipment needing improvement;
Actively participate in the maintenance teams;
Develop an asset bad actor list;
Develop and implement changes to equipment maintenance plans based on reliability principles and EPRI best practices.
Advise on, provide training for, and implement changes in computerized work management system methods and practices;
Provide technical consultation services in the areas of reliability, work and materials management, and business administration;
Perform studies on equipment and process failures and present details of the analysis, in report format, to plant management;
Facilitate regular update meetings with plant management using PowerBI reporting;
Follow company safety and health guidelines and other company policies; and
Perform other work as assigned.

Licenses, Certificates, Bonding and/or Testing Required:
Must have valid driver's license.
Must have satisfactory work record including good attendance.

Working Conditions:
Located at Lacygne Energy Center. Duties will include 50% office time and 50% field time with variable temperature extremes. Travel to other locations within the company is required. Position requires work beyond normal working hours depending on workload, project deadlines, and service restoration efforts.

Evergy has a clear mission - To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. So, our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We are committed to celebrating diversity and building a team where everyone - regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status - has a voice and can bring their best every day. We know that the more diverse and inclusive we are, the better we will be. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.