Sr. Reliability Engineer

POSITION OVERVIEW:
We are looking for a Sr. Reliability Engineer to join our team. CMMS & Maintenance Planning is a technically focused role responsible for advancing the Reliability Engineering Program at ARE's San Diego facilities. The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement of the MRI Angus CMMS platform, optimize preventive maintenance execution, and support the full suite of reliability engineering activities. This role sits at the intersection of CMMS administration and reporting, maintenance strategy, and reliability engineering, directly supporting uninterrupted research and manufacturing operations for multi-tenant life sciences properties.

WORK LOCATION:
Travel to client sites may be required up to 100% based on project phase and client needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
(This list is not exhaustive and may be adjusted as needed.)

CMMS Program Administration (MRI Angus)

• Own and maintain the MRI Angus CMMS database, ensuring accuracy and integrity of asset records, work order data, PM schedules, and equipment documentation.
• Lead continuous improvement of CMMS workflows, including work order creation, routing, closure, and reporting to increase efficiency and data quality.
• Configure and maintain PM task libraries aligned to RCM-based maintenance strategies; transition tasks from calendar-based to condition-based where applicable.
• Develop and maintain equipment asset hierarchies, spare parts linkages, and vendor/service contract records within the CMMS.
• Generate, analyze, and distribute regular reporting on work order volumes, PM compliance, corrective action cycle times, and shared utility uptime metrics.
• Train facilities team members (Managers, Technicians) on CMMS processes, data entry standards, and work management workflows.

Maintenance Planning & Scheduling

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance work orders in alignment with asset criticality rankings and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Develop and maintain efficient daily and weekly dispatch plans for the facilities maintenance team.
• Coordinate vendor and subcontractor scheduling for specialized maintenance activities including condition monitoring services.
• Monitor open work orders, escalation patterns, and repeat service calls; proactively alert Facilities Management to emerging trends.
• Support spare parts assessment activities, maintaining critical spare parts inventory records and minimum stock levels in the CMMS.

Reliability Engineering Support

• Support execution of condition monitoring programs including vibration analysis, infrared thermography, oil analysis, steam trap inspection, utility water chemistry monitoring, and compressed gas leak detection.
• Assist with asset criticality ranking activities maintaining criticality tier assignments in the CMMS and ensuring maintenance strategies are aligned.
• Support Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations for repeat or high-impact failures using structured methods (5 Whys, cause-and-effect); document and track corrective actions through CMMS closure.
• Support NFPA 70B-compliant electrical maintenance program activities, including documentation of findings, infrared thermography scheduling, and one-line diagram version control.
• Contribute to reliability scorecard tracking and program maturity assessments, maintaining key metrics such as planned vs. reactive WO ratio, condition-based vs. time-based task ratio, and shared utility uptime.

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Author, revise, and maintain SOPs, maintenance task procedures, and technical work instructions supporting the reliability engineering program.
• Identify and lead CMMS and maintenance process improvement initiatives to reduce downtime, optimize maintenance resource utilization, and reduce costs, in alignment with industry best practices.
• Maintain O&M manuals, equipment service files, and regulatory documentation per site requirements.
• Provide administrative support to the Director, Facilities Engineering & Operations as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related technical field; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

Experience

• 8-12 years of experience in a CMMS administration, reliability engineering, or maintenance planning role within a life sciences, commercial real estate, or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with a commercial CMMS platform (Ideally MRI Angus, Maximo or equivalent considered); ability to administer asset records, PM schedules, work orders, and reporting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles and failure mode analysis (FMEA/RCFA).
• Understanding of building mechanical systems including HVAC, chilled water, hot water, compressed air, steam distribution, electrical distribution, and central utility plants.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities in a fast-paced, multi-tenant environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interface effectively with tenants, vendors, and executive stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with MRI Angus CMMS in a commercial real estate or life sciences facilities setting.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70B electrical maintenance guidelines and Cal OSHA requirements.
• Experience with condition monitoring techniques (vibration analysis, infrared thermography, oil analysis, ultrasound).
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical or biotech research facility operations; GxP familiarity a plus but not required.
• Reliability certifications (CMRP, CRL, or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience developing or improving maintenance metrics dashboards and reliability scorecards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of the requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer keyboard and mouse; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit, as well as to lift and carry objects such as books and files weighing up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, including moderate noise level, an indoor temperate environment, and light levels that are bright and conducive to minimal eye strain, typical for an office environment. 

TOTAL REWARDS PROGRAM:

We define total rewards as compensation, benefits, remote work/flexibility, development, recognition, and our culture with programs that support each of our reward pillars. This includes a market competitive base salary and annual incentive plan, robust benefit offerings, and ongoing recognition and career development opportunities. Employees also enjoy our generous flexible paid time off program, company-paid holidays, flexible working hours, and fully remote work options for most positions and the ability to work “almost anywhere.” However, if a physical work location is more for you, we have office locations in Greater Boston; San Diego, CA; Boulder, CO; and India.

COMPENSATION:

The expected salary range for this position is $140,000 to $170,000 yearly. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Currently, Syner-G is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. 

LEGAL STATEMENT:
 
Syner-G is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Syner-G is an E-Verify employer.