R0001348 Mechanical Reliability Engineer (Open)We’re Nadara. We work harmoniously with the power of nature and the communities around us to power lifetimes to come. We call our approach ‘living energy’.We don’t just produce renewable energy, we live it – recognising our relationship with the people touched by our business and supporting social, educational, cultural, and environmental initiatives that contribute to the development of the communities we work alongside.Discover more about our business here: <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnadara.com%2Fabout%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Crita.mallozzi%40external.renantis.com%7C0358ac6cb0134d316d9f08dca03051b3%7C38b40df8b1744f1abaf8e2f57646f856%7C0%7C0%7C638561376602575965%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=R128FRYNL3FP08DBHxNorkOEOXDpwZD2bslYohLfI14%3D&amp;reserved=0">https://nadara.com/about/</a>Nadara is an innovative place to work. We work in a stimulating and challenging environment, where every day we explore the unknown with curiosity, make decisions with quality and take action and deliver with courage. For us diversity is a real value, and we encourage in connecting different perspectives with respect.Discover more about our culture and approach here: <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnadara.com%2Fliving-the-company%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Crita.mallozzi%40external.renantis.com%7C0358ac6cb0134d316d9f08dca03051b3%7C38b40df8b1744f1abaf8e2f57646f856%7C0%7C0%7C638561376602589148%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ZqmeSu1E%2BjQTP2S7avQFH4X22uk7WEkh5PTw%2FoPouBI%3D&amp;reserved=0">https://nadara.com/living-the-company/</a><h2>Job Description Summary:</h2>The Mechanical Reliability Engineer will act as an expert on mechanical reliability components. Your scope involves assess and promote continuous improvements in the reliability of mechanical components within wind turbines to minimize downtime, enhance performance, and optimize maintenance strategies. You will be part of the Mechanical Engineers team responsible for the risk management and resolution of complex technical problems. You will be working closely with the wider Asset Maintenance Department and Asset Management team, to provide expert support on the reliability of Wind Power Plant assets.<h2>Job Description:</h2>1. Mechanical systems reliability Engineering support<ul><li>Assess the condition of mechanical systems, providing expert guidance to internal and external clients concerning these components.</li><li>Oversee drive train components within partial scope maintenance contracts and define necessary actions to return or maintain assets in service. Additionally, support is offered to the business during end-of-contract inspections, involving classifying defects and providing a risk-informed view of potential failure timelines.</li><li>Ongoing reactive support is also provided to Asset Management and Asset Maintenance as required.</li><li>Working directly with Predictive Maintenance team to ensure that all CMS alerts are appropriately investigated and escalated with the aim of ensuring no unscheduled major component failures occur.</li></ul>2. Root cause and failure mode analysis, reliability and risk assessments<ul><li>Promote the process of root cause and failure mode analysis to implement corrective action. Fleetwide condition (at component level) and reliability assessment implementing new strategies to increase reliability and reduce the risk of component failure.</li></ul>3. Creation and implementation of ECR´s, Engineering Best Practice, Processes and Tools.<ul><li>Contribute to technical due diligence processes, assessing upgrades and solutions for serial defects, and creating necessary ECRs.</li><li>Participate in the development and implementation of Best Practices, processes, and tools to efficiently assess the mechanical systems condition, optimise maintenance strategies and enhance overall operational reliability.</li></ul>4. Supply and Refurbishment of Drive Train Major Components<ul><li>Participate in development and implementation of spare parts stock strategies based on windfarm condition and risk assessment. Collaborating with Spares Management and Maintenance team to implement repair policies and framework contracts with refurbishment companies. Support the Mechanical Reliability team in the development of new overhaul routes for major components.</li></ul>5. Budget Management<ul><li>Participate in the budget management for the department's activities and ensure cost-effective maintenance strategies while meeting reliability goals.</li></ul>Competences and Behaviours<ul><li>Organised and methodical mindset; Safety orientated; Results focussed; Drive and persistence; Confident and articulate communicator; Excellent level of written communication; Teamwork; Directing others; Developing relationships; Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity</li></ul>Skills and Knowledge<ul><li>Expert knowledge on condition monitoring for rotating equipment, including vibration and lubrication analysis;</li><li>Any desmonstrable experience of working in Wind Power and the associated mechanical subsystems;</li><li>Any knowledge of wind turbine drive trains including the design, manufacture and operational failure modes.</li><li>Root Cause Analysis methodologies;</li><li>Strong project management skills;</li><li>Contract structures, and negotiation;</li><li>Language skills (English) - Desirable (French, Spanish, Portuguese)</li></ul>Relevant Experience<ul><li>Years of experience in the wind energy industry, with a focus on the maintenance of mechanical systems within wind turbines.</li><li>Multi-project and stakeholder management;</li><li>Experience with safety aspects across the business; Definition and implementation of complex maintenance projects and policies, and proven abilities to discuss with OEM/ISPs on implementing such;</li></ul>Software Programmes<ul><li>MS Office, Smartsheet, MS Project, AutoCAD, Python, IBM - Maximo, SQL Tools, Vibration analysis software</li></ul>Travel Requirements<ul><li>Occasional travel required</li></ul>Location:LisbonTime Type:Full timeWorker Subtype:Regular

We&rsquo;re Nadara, one of Europe&rsquo;s largest independent power producers.
We own and operate more than 200 renewable energy sites across Europe and the US, producing electricity from wind, solar, waste-to-energy, and biomass.
Every day, we harness the power of nature for good. The most obvious way is by generating dependable renewable energy, but this is just the beginning. We strive to make a deeper impact, seizing the opportunity to live renewable energy in the decisions we make and actions we take, both big and small.
We call our approach &lsquo;living energy&rsquo;. It sees us connecting with people, contributing to communities, and caring for the natural world. Guided by our values of impact, care and connection we work together to make our global and local impact as positive as possible.

Mechanical Reliability Engineer

R0001348 Mechanical Reliability Engineer (Open)We’re Nadara. We work harmoniously with the power of nature and the communities around us to power lifetimes to come. We call our approach ‘living energy’.We don’t just produce renewable energy, we live it – recognising our relationship with the people touched by our business and supporting social, educational, cultural, and environmental initiatives that contribute to&nbsp;the development of the&nbsp;communities we work alongside.Discover more about our business here:&nbsp;<a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnadara.com%2Fabout%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Crita.mallozzi%40external.renantis.com%7C0358ac6cb0134d316d9f08dca03051b3%7C38b40df8b1744f1abaf8e2f57646f856%7C0%7C0%7C638561376602575965%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=R128FRYNL3FP08DBHxNorkOEOXDpwZD2bslYohLfI14%3D&amp;reserved=0">https://nadara.com/about/</a>Nadara is an innovative place to work. We work in a stimulating and challenging environment, where every day we explore the unknown with curiosity, make decisions with quality and take action and deliver with courage. For us diversity is a real value, and we encourage in connecting different perspectives with respect.Discover more about our culture and approach here:&nbsp;<a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnadara.com%2Fliving-the-company%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Crita.mallozzi%40external.renantis.com%7C0358ac6cb0134d316d9f08dca03051b3%7C38b40df8b1744f1abaf8e2f57646f856%7C0%7C0%7C638561376602589148%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ZqmeSu1E%2BjQTP2S7avQFH4X22uk7WEkh5PTw%2FoPouBI%3D&amp;reserved=0">https://nadara.com/living-the-company/</a><h2>Job Description Summary:</h2>The Mechanical Reliability Engineer will act as an expert on mechanical reliability components. Your scope involves assess and promote continuous improvements in the reliability of mechanical components within wind turbines to minimize downtime, enhance performance, and optimize maintenance strategies. You will be part of the Mechanical Engineers team responsible for the risk management and resolution of complex technical problems. You will be working closely with the wider Asset Maintenance Department and Asset Management team, to provide expert support on the reliability of Wind Power Plant assets.<h2>Job Description:</h2>1. Mechanical systems reliability Engineering support<ul><li>Assess the condition of mechanical systems, providing expert guidance to internal and external clients concerning these components.</li><li>Oversee drive train components within partial scope maintenance contracts and define necessary actions to return or maintain assets in service. Additionally, support is offered to the business during end-of-contract inspections, involving classifying defects and providing a risk-informed view of potential failure timelines.</li><li>Ongoing reactive support is also provided to Asset Management and Asset Maintenance as required.</li><li>Working directly with Predictive Maintenance team to ensure that all CMS alerts are appropriately investigated and escalated with the aim of ensuring no unscheduled major component failures occur.</li></ul>2. Root cause and failure mode analysis, reliability and risk assessments<ul><li>Promote the process of root cause and failure mode analysis to implement corrective action. Fleetwide condition (at component level) and reliability assessment implementing new strategies to increase reliability and reduce the risk of component failure.</li></ul>3. Creation and implementation of ECR´s, Engineering Best Practice, Processes and Tools.<ul><li>Contribute to technical due diligence processes, assessing upgrades and solutions for serial defects, and creating necessary ECRs.</li><li>Participate in the development and implementation of Best Practices, processes, and tools to efficiently assess the mechanical systems condition, optimise maintenance strategies and enhance overall operational reliability.</li></ul>4. Supply and Refurbishment of Drive Train Major Components<ul><li>Participate in development and implementation of spare parts stock strategies based on windfarm condition and risk assessment. Collaborating with Spares Management and Maintenance team to implement repair policies and framework contracts with refurbishment companies. Support the Mechanical Reliability team in the development of new overhaul routes for major components.</li></ul>5. Budget Management<ul><li>Participate in the budget management for the department's activities and ensure cost-effective maintenance strategies while meeting reliability goals.</li></ul>Competences and Behaviours<ul><li>Organised and methodical mindset; Safety orientated; Results focussed; Drive and persistence; Confident and articulate communicator; Excellent level of written communication; Teamwork; Directing others; Developing relationships; Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity</li></ul>Skills and Knowledge<ul><li>Expert knowledge on condition monitoring for rotating equipment, including vibration and lubrication analysis;</li><li>Any desmonstrable experience of working in Wind Power and the associated mechanical subsystems;</li><li>Any knowledge of wind turbine drive trains including the design, manufacture and operational failure modes.</li><li>Root Cause Analysis methodologies;</li><li>Strong project management skills;</li><li>Contract structures, and negotiation;</li><li>Language skills (English) - Desirable (French, Spanish, Portuguese)</li></ul>Relevant Experience<ul><li>Years of experience in the wind energy industry, with a focus on the maintenance of mechanical systems within wind turbines.</li><li>Multi-project and stakeholder management;</li><li>Experience with safety aspects across the business; Definition and implementation of complex maintenance projects and policies, and proven abilities to discuss with OEM/ISPs on implementing such;</li></ul>Software Programmes<ul><li>MS Office, Smartsheet, MS Project, AutoCAD, Python, IBM - Maximo, SQL Tools, Vibration analysis software</li></ul>Travel Requirements<ul><li>Occasional travel required</li></ul>Location:LisbonTime Type:Full timeWorker Subtype:Regular

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