Reliability Engineer - Coiled Tubing Drilling

Baker Hughes; Dubai; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil and gas sector is seeking a Reliability Engineer to improve tool performance and reliability. The role involves data-driven analysis, root cause investigations, and collaboration with engineering teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 4-6 years of experience in Coiled Tubing operations.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in Coiled Tubing or Well Intervention operations.
• Strong understanding of CTD tools and failure mechanisms.
• Familiarity with reliability tools and software.

Responsibilities

• Track and analyze CTD tool performance.
• Lead investigations into tool failures and service quality incidents.
• Develop dashboards and reports to monitor KPIs.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Visualization tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Petroleum, or Reliability Engineering

Tools

Weibull analysis

SAP PM

Power BI

Job description

Job Requirements

Job Purpose

To ensure the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of Coiled Tubing Drilling (CTD) tools and systems. The Reliability Engineer plays a key role in reducing non-productive time (NPT), improving tool life, and enhancing service delivery through data-driven analysis and root cause investigations.

Key Responsibilities:

Tool Reliability & Performance Monitoring

• Track and analyze CTD tool performance across jobs and regions.
• Identify failure trends and initiate corrective actions to improve tool reliability.
• Maintain a database of tool runs, failure modes, and repair history.

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

• Lead investigations into tool failures, service quality incidents, and NPT events.
• Use structured RCA methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA) to identify root causes.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and field teams to implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Data Analytics & Reporting

• Develop dashboards and reports to monitor KPIs such as MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), tool utilization, and service quality.
• Provide insights to operations and engineering teams to support decision-making.
• Support digital initiatives for predictive maintenance and reliability modeling.

Tool Qualification & Field Trials

• Support the qualification of new CTD tools and technologies.
• Plan and monitor field trials, ensuring proper data capture and post-run analysis.
• Provide feedback to R&D and product engineering teams.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate records of tool configurations, modifications, and performance logs.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and client-specific requirements.
• Participate in audits and service quality reviews.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Petroleum, or Reliability Engineering.
• 4–6 years of experience in Coiled Tubing or Well Intervention operations, with a focus on tool reliability or maintenance.
• Strong understanding of CTD tools, downhole dynamics, and failure mechanisms.
• Familiarity with reliability tools and software (e.g., Weibull analysis, SAP PM, Power BI).

Key Competencies:

• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

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