Reliability Engineer - Oil and Gas Maintenance

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Group is seeking an experienced Reliability Engineer to support equipment reliability, maintenance optimization, and asset integrity improvement activities in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

The role involves developing and implementing Reliability Management Systems, providing guidance on Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), and analyzing equipment performance, failure data, and corrective maintenance history.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience with Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM).
• Knowledge of RCA methodologies and data analysis.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a Reliability Management System for assets.
• Coordinate RCMA analyses and RCA investigations with teams.
• Improve asset integrity and maintenance strategies across sites.
• Lead reliability improvement initiatives and document findings.

Skills

Reliability Eng

Oil & Gas

RCM

RCFA/RCA

Maintenance Planning

Data Analysis

Team Coordination

Education

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

RCA Software

Maintenance Software

Job description

Reliability Engineer - Oil and Gas Maintenance Job Snapshot - Role: Reliability Engineer - Oil and Gas Maintenance - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Oil and Energy - Function: Installation-Maintenance-Repair - Experience: Minimum 8 years in the oil and gas industry - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

ADNOC Group is seeking an experienced Reliability Engineer to support equipment reliability, maintenance optimization, and asset integrity improvement activities in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The role is responsible for developing and implementing effective Reliability Management Systems, providing technical guidance on Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), and analyzing equipment performance, failure data, and corrective maintenance history. The successful candidate will work with Maintenance Group Section Heads and relevant engineering specialists to establish consistent reliability processes, identify recurring equipment failures, and develop practical improvement plans. The position also involves coordinating Instrument Protective Function analysis, facilitating Root Cause Analysis (RCA), maintaining reliability and integrity information, and recommending engineering solutions that improve equipment performance and long-term operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Reliability Management Systems

• Develop and implement a Reliability Management System for equipment and operational assets.
• Establish structured and consistent reliability management processes.
• Promote a multidisciplinary approach to equipment reliability and integrity improvement.
• Ensure reliability processes are established, maintained, and applied effectively.
• Coordinate with relevant maintenance and engineering personnel on reliability requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing reliability management practices.
• Support consistent implementation of reliability improvement activities.
• Provide technical guidance on the application of approved reliability processes.

Reliability Centered Maintenance

• Coordinate and facilitate Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) analysis.
• Evaluate equipment performance and failure information to support maintenance strategy development.
• Work with maintenance specialists to identify appropriate maintenance approaches.
• Review maintenance requirements based on equipment reliability considerations.
• Support optimization of equipment and system maintenance strategies.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary discussions on maintenance effectiveness.
• Recommend improvements to maintenance strategies based on analytical findings.
• Contribute to improved equipment performance through effective maintenance planning.

Instrument Protective Function Analysis

• Coordinate Instrument Protective Function analysis activities.
• Facilitate technical reviews involving relevant engineering and maintenance disciplines.
• Support assessment of protective functions as part of maintenance strategy optimization.
• Review relevant equipment and system information.
• Identify maintenance considerations arising from technical analysis.
• Coordinate recommendations with responsible specialists.
• Support implementation of approved maintenance strategy improvements.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of analysis findings.

Equipment Reliability and Performance Analysis

• Analyze equipment operating performance to identify reliability concerns.
• Review equipment failure data and corrective maintenance history.
• Identify patterns affecting equipment availability and performance.
• Evaluate recurring equipment problems and their operational implications.
• Prepare technical findings to support maintenance improvement decisions.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to clarify equipment performance issues.
• Recommend practical actions to improve equipment reliability.
• Support ongoing monitoring of identified reliability concerns.

Root Cause Analysis and Failure Investigation

• Introduce and promote appropriate Root Cause Analysis techniques.
• Facilitate investigations into equipment failures.
• Provide guidance on RCA methodologies and supporting software.
• Coordinate technical input from relevant maintenance and engineering specialists.
• Identify underlying causes of recurring equipment failures.
• Document investigation findings and recommended corrective actions.
• Track implementation of approved RCA recommendations.
• Monitor progress toward resolution of identified reliability issues.

Chronic Equipment Failure Management

• Identify equipment and components experiencing repeated failures.
• Analyze recurring failure modes using available maintenance and performance information.
• Evaluate the potential causes and consequences of chronic equipment problems.
• Work with relevant technical teams to investigate persistent reliability issues.
• Recommend economically appropriate long-term solutions.
• Support the development corrective measures addressing recurring failures.
• Monitor implementation of agreed improvement actions.
• Contribute to reducing repeated equipment failures and associated maintenance requirements.

Reliability, Availability and Integrity Data Management

• Establish and maintain a database of reliability, availability, and integrity threats.
• Organize relevant information on the designated shared server.
• Record identified equipment reliability and integrity concerns.
• Maintain supporting information relating to equipment failures and corrective actions.
• Support consistent documentation of reliability-related findings.
• Ensure relevant technical information is available to authorized stakeholders.
• Update records as new findings and improvement actions are identified.
• Use available data to support reliability assessments and maintenance decisions.

Reliability and Integrity Improvement Planning

• Develop reliability, availability, and integrity improvement plans.
• Coordinate improvement planning with Maintenance Group Section Heads.
• Work with Maintenance Section Heads to establish relevant improvement priorities.
• Identify equipment and system issues requiring corrective measures.
• Recommend practical actions based on equipment performance and failure analysis.
• Support coordination of approved reliability improvement activities.
• Monitor progress against agreed improvement recommendations.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of equipment reliability and integrity.

Engineering and Technical Solutions

• Participate in the development of engineering solutions to improve equipment reliability.
• Evaluate technical options for addressing recurring equipment problems.
• Coordinate with relevant engineering specialists on proposed improvements.
• Review reliability implications of potential corrective measures.
• Recommend solutions that support effective long-term equipment performance.
• Consider economic factors when evaluating reliability improvements.
• Support technical discussions on equipment and system performance.
• Contribute reliability expertise to maintenance and engineering improvement initiatives.

Maintenance Strategy Optimization

• Review available maintenance history and equipment failure information.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing maintenance approaches.
• Use RCM findings to support maintenance strategy recommendations.
• Coordinate relevant technical assessments with maintenance personnel.
• Evaluate recurring maintenance problems and associated reliability concerns.
• Recommend improvements that address identified equipment failure modes.
• Support consistent application of approved maintenance strategies.
• Contribute to effective maintenance practices and equipment availability.

Technical Coordination and Guidance

• Work closely with Maintenance Group Section Heads and Maintenance Section Heads.
• Coordinate reliability activities involving multiple engineering disciplines.
• Provide technical guidance on reliability analysis and improvement methods.
• Facilitate communication of equipment failure investigation findings.
• Support maintenance teams in understanding reliability improvement recommendations.
• Coordinate follow-up on agreed corrective actions.
• Promote consistent use of reliability methodologies and supporting information.
• Maintain effective collaboration across relevant maintenance and engineering functions.

Continuous Reliability Improvement

• Identify opportunities to strengthen equipment reliability management practices.
• Review recurring equipment failures for potential long-term improvements.
• Recommend changes to reliability processes based on analytical findings.
• Support the implementation of approved engineering and maintenance solutions.
• Monitor completion of recommendations arising from reliability investigations.
• Promote consistent use of reliability analysis techniques.
• Contribute to improved maintenance effectiveness and equipment performance.
• Support a structured approach to ongoing reliability and integrity improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor 's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.

Professional Certifications

Relevant professional certifications, as applicable.

Required Knowledge and Technical Skills

• Reliability Management Systems.
• Reliability Centered Maintenance methodologies.
• Instrument Protective Function analysis.
• Equipment reliability and performance assessment.
• Equipment failure data analysis.
• Corrective maintenance history evaluation.
• Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
• RCA software and investigation techniques.
• Chronic equipment failure identification.
• Equipment failure mode analysis.
• Reliability, availability, and integrity assessment.
• Reliability and integrity threat database management.
• Maintenance strategy development and optimization.
• Engineering solutions for equipment reliability improvement.
• Long-term corrective action planning.
• Technical investigation and problem-solving.
• Multidisciplinary maintenance coordination.
• Reliability improvement planning.
• Technical documentation and data management.
• Monitoring and implementation of corrective recommendations.
• Evaluation of economically appropriate reliability solutions.

Budget and Reporting Arrangements

Revenue and budget responsibilities: As per the approved financial budget.

• Direct reports: As per the organization chart.
• Indirect reports: As per the organization chart.

Role Contribution

The Reliability Engineer supports ADNOC Group 's equipment reliability and maintenance improvement objectives by establishing effective reliability processes, analyzing equipment failures, and coordinating maintenance strategy optimization. Through Reliability Centered Maintenance, Instrument Protective Function analysis, Root Cause Analysis, and systematic management of reliability information, the role helps identify recurring equipment problems and develop appropriate long- term solutions. The successful candidate will work with maintenance and engineering stakeholders to improve equipment performance, support asset integrity, and maintain a consistent approach to reliability management across assigned activities.