Instrumentation Reliability Engineer - Plant Systems

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 200,880 - 312,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for career growth

Exposure to advanced petrochemical operations

Collaborative engineering environment

Job summary

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE is hiring an Instrumentation Reliability Engineer in Al Ruways Industrial City, responsible for optimizing maintenance strategies across Borouge plants. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering and 8 years of experience within the oil and gas industry.

The role offers a competitive salary ranging between 18,000 and 28,000 monthly and the opportunity for significant career growth within a leading energy organization dedicated to innovation and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of total experience in maintenance within petrochemical, oil and gas industries.
• At least 4 years as Senior Engineer in reliability engineering and troubleshooting.
• Strong experience as Reliability Engineer in instrumentation and control systems.
• Deep understanding of maintenance strategies, equipment reliability, and plant instrumentation performance.
• Good knowledge of HSE policies applicable to petrochemical and chemical operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate Reliability Centered Maintenance and Instrument Protective Function analysis.
• Develop and improve predictive, preventive, and major maintenance programs.
• Lead equipment failure investigations for instrumentation-related incidents.
• Provide technical guidelines for Root Cause Analysis methodology.
• Develop and implement the Reliability Management System for Instrumentation Engineering.
• Establish and manage reliability threat databases.

Skills

Instrumentation Reliability Engineering

Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Instrument Protective Function Analysis

Preventive and Predictive Maintenance

Maintenance Strategy Development

Plant Instrumentation Systems

Reliability Management Systems

Asset Criticality Analysis

Reliability Availability Maintainability (RAM)

Bad Actor Management

HSE Compliance and Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline

Job description

Instrumentation Reliability Engineer - Plant Systems

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE. Industry: Oil and Energy. Function: Electrical‑Electronics Engineering. Experience: Minimum 8 years. Salary: 18,000–28,000 monthly (market estimated). Gender: Any. Nationality: Any.

We are seeking an Instrumentation Reliability Engineer to strengthen plant operability, equipment reliability, and maintenance performance across our Borouge plants.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate Reliability Centered Maintenance and Instrument Protective Function analysis to optimize maintenance strategies for instrumentation systems.
• Develop and improve predictive, preventive, and major maintenance programs for plant equipment and control systems.
• Introduce Root Cause Analysis techniques and lead equipment failure investigations for instrumentation-related incidents.
• Provide technical guidelines and support for Root Cause Analysis methodology and reliability software applications.
• Perform troubleshooting, design reviews, and failure analysis to identify corrective actions, modifications, and repair requirements.
• Develop and implement the Reliability Management System for Instrumentation Engineering to ensure a structured and consistent reliability improvement process.
• Support the development of comprehensive Maintenance Management Systems for instrumentation and control systems.
• Maintain and enforce engineering codes of practice and ensure compliance with technical standards and operating procedures.
• Establish and manage reliability, availability, and integrity threat databases for instrumentation assets.
• Develop reliability and integrity improvement plans in coordination with maintenance leaders and plant managers.
• Identify chronic equipment failure modes and recommend cost‑effective long‑term technical solutions.
• Track and implement reliability recommendations to ensure successful deployment of plant improvement initiatives.
• Review statutory requirements based on ADNOC standards, OEM recommendations, and international regulations to prepare procedures and work instructions.
• Propose improvements in maintenance processes and operational procedures to reduce risks and improve plant safety standards.
• Promote HSE excellence by supporting crisis management, risk registers, and safe workplace practices across all operations.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of total experience in maintenance within petrochemical, oil and gas industries.
• At least 4 years working as Senior Engineer in reliability engineering and troubleshooting.
• Strong experience as Reliability Engineer in instrumentation and control systems.
• Deep understanding of maintenance strategies, equipment reliability, and plant instrumentation performance.
• Good knowledge of HSE policies applicable to petrochemical and chemical operations.
• Experience with planning tools, reliability methodologies, and maintenance optimization techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with ability to work across complex operational environments.
• Fluent English communication skills both written and verbal.

Skills Set

• Instrumentation Reliability Engineering
• Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Instrument Protective Function Analysis
• Preventive and Predictive Maintenance
• Maintenance Strategy Development
• Plant Instrumentation Systems
• Reliability Management Systems
• Asset Criticality Analysis
• Reliability Availability Maintainability (RAM)
• Bad Actor Management
• HSE Compliance and Risk Management

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on advanced petrochemical operations within one of the region's leading energy organizations.
• Exposure to critical plant instrumentation systems and large‑scale reliability improvement projects.
• Strong career growth in reliability engineering and plant asset management.
• High‑impact role supporting production continuity, safety, and operational excellence.
• Collaborative engineering environment focused on innovation and sustainable plant performance.

About the Company: ADNOC Group and Borouge are globally recognized leaders in oil, gas, and petrochemical operations headquartered in Abu Dhabi. With strong investment in engineering excellence, reliability, and sustainable industrial growth, they provide professionals the opportunity to contribute to world‑class operations and future‑focused energy solutions.