RELIABILITY ENGINEER (WASTEWATER TREATMENT)

Duncan & Ross; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dubai is looking for a Reliability Engineer to enhance the performance of sewage treatment plant assets. The role focuses on developing and implementing reliability strategies, analyzing KPIs, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should possess a BSc in Engineering and strong knowledge of reliability engineering principles. Experience with CMMS/EAM systems and proficiency in data analysis are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• Strong knowledge of reliability engineering methodologies.
• Proficient in data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance reliability strategies for STP assets.
• Monitor and analyze reliability KPIs.
• Conduct FMEA and lead RCA for failures.
• Implement improvement plans for chronic equipment issues.
• Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance for optimization.

Skills

Reliability engineering principles

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Knowledge of FMEA

Experience with CMMS/EAM systems

Reporting skills

Education

BSc in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation)

Job description

Purpose of the Job

• Develop and enhance the reliability and asset performance of critical Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) assets
• Minimize unplanned downtime, improve equipment availability, and optimize lifecycle performance
• Support safe, compliant, and cost-effective plant operations through data-driven reliability engineering

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve reliability strategies for critical STP assets
• Monitor and analyze reliability KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, availability, failure trends)
• Conduct FMEA, RCM studies, and lead RCA for major and recurring failures
• Identify chronic equipment issues (bad actors) and implement improvement plans
• Analyze CMMS/EAM data to identify trends and support decision-making
• Develop dashboards and reports to communicate reliability performance
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support predictive maintenance techniques
• Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance teams to optimize maintenance plans and job frequencies
• Support commissioning, modifications, and upgrades with embedded reliability considerations
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements

Key Qualifications

• BSc in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, or related discipline)
• Strong knowledge of reliability engineering principles and methodologies (FMEA, RCM, RCA)
• Experience working with CMMS/EAM systems and reliability KPIs
• Strong data analysis, problem-solving, and reporting skills
• Experience in STPs, water treatment plants, utilities, or continuous-process environments
• Knowledge of environmental and regulatory compliance in wastewater operations
• Exposure to digital tools, dashboards, and maintenance analytics
• Professional certifications (CMRP, CAMA, or equivalent) are an advantage

Vertical: Engineering