Senior Equipment Condition Specialist

Senior Equipment Condition Specialist

**This role is eligible for relocation assistance

As a Senior Equipment Condition Specialist, you will join our talented Operations Technical Services Department as a strategic technical leader, ensuring the reliability, performance, and safety of critical rotating machinery across our power generation and water treatment facilities. In addition to collecting and analyzing data, this position provides advanced expertise in predictive maintenance (PDM) and non-destructive testing (NDT), performs select inspections, and leads planning for reliability initiatives. You will also oversee diagnostic investigations and drive enterprise-level reliability programs. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to earn certifications directly related to your role—at 
no cost to you.

This is an advanced-level position that will mentor technical teams, standardize best practices, collaborate with craft personnel and leadership, and influence long-term planning through design improvements and technology upgrades. As a Senior Equipment Condition Specialist, you will serve as a subject matter expert for root cause analysis and advanced troubleshooting, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and compliance with industry standards. The position reports to the System Monitoring, Diagnostics and Controls (SDC) group, Condition Monitoring Supervisor.

Key Areas of Focus:

• Validate reports and provide actionable recommendations
• Perform advanced diagnostics and root cause failure analysis (RCFA)
• Develop and implement condition monitoring and NDT strategies
• Manage vibration databases and optimize predictive maintenance tools
• Define acceptance criteria for new/rebuilt equipment
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety protocols
• Advise on troubleshooting and repair planning for critical assets
• Mentor and train technical staff; promote best practices and emerging technologies
• Deliver reports on reliability trends, cost savings, and improvement plans

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Reliability, or Industrial Engineering is preferred; however, extensive mechanical experience may be used in place of a degree
• Proven track record of industrial maintenance and reliability experience, including leadership in predictive maintenance programs, is preferred
• Strong analytical skills and experience with power generation/water treatment equipment
• Required certifications: 
  • ISO Level II Vibration Analyst
  • Infrared Thermography I
  • Lube Oil Analysis I
  • Airborne Ultrasound I
  • ASNT Level I in UT, MT, PT, VT
• Preferred: Advanced PDM/NDT certifications (ISO Level III Vibration Analysis, ASNT Level II NDT, Oil Analysis II)
• Valid driver’s license required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exerts up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a small amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those required for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a small amount, a job should be rated Light Work when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree or when it requires sitting most of the time, but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls and/or when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is small. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding work even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.
• Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, workspace restrictions and intense noises.

Our Commitment to Our Employees…
Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities.  They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving.  We don't just say people are important – we prove it!  That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

Time Off to Recharge

• Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
• Personal Leave –3 days per year
• Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
• Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually

Health & Wellness – Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month

• Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
• Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
• Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
• Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
• Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP

Financial & Retirement Security

• Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
• Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs

Additional Support

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250  annually to support continued education
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness