Senior Engineer - Assets Reliability And Systems - Mechanical

Dubai Airports; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Airports is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead assets reliability and HVAC systems. You will drive reliability improvements, perform failure analyses, and lead root-cause investigations to minimize downtime while ensuring safe and efficient airport operations.

You will collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to optimize asset lifecycle and monitor performance using reliability tools. The role requires a mechanical engineering degree and 5–7 years in reliability, with knowledge of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in assets reliability and HVAC.
• Knowledge of FMECA/REM, risk-based maintenance and RCA.
• Experience across HVAC systems and asset classes.
• Familiarity with reliability tools and software systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reliability assessments and failure analysis for HVAC systems.
• Develop and implement reliability improvement plans to reduce downtime.
• Lead root cause investigations and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations to optimize asset lifecycle.
• Monitor health and performance trends using reliability data.
• Support continuous improvement for safe, efficient airport operations.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Collaboration

Reliability principles

HVAC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Reliability software

Job description

Job Description:

THIS IS WHERE GAME-CHANGING HAPPENS

ENGINEERING SERVICES

Senior Engineer - Assets Reliability & Systems - HVAC

The team is doubling the size of our business. At the same time, they're keeping maintenance costs down and driving asset capability up. With full responsibility for assets from creation to disposal, their watchword is reliability. Better still, they make sure we don't just do what we legally need to do but go further. So, we'll embrace your fresh ideas to improve our use of energy and environmental resources. It's all about meaningful change.

What you'll deliver

• Conduct reliability assessments and failure analysis for HVAC systems, including Chillers, hydraulic networks, pumping system and BMS Systems.
• Develop and implement reliability improvement plans to enhance asset performance and reduce downtime.
• Lead root cause investigations and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to optimize maintenance strategies and asset lifecycle management.
• Monitor health and performance trends through data analysis and reliability tools.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable airport operations.

What you bring

• You should be educated to a bachelor's degree in mechanical Engineer or related, acquired 5- 7 years of relevant & overall experience
• You'll have knowledge of equipment Criticality & risk-based maintenance approaches, such as FMECA, REM; Root Cause Analysis
• You'll have knowledge and experience in all HVAC related systems and asset classes.
• Youll have strong understanding of reliability engineering principles, root cause analysis, and condition monitoring techniques.
• Youll be proficiency in reliability tools and software systems.

Life at Dubai Airports

At Dubai Airports, you'll be part of a world-class team that keeps the world's busiest international airport running smoothly. We take pride in creating an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to contribute to one of the most dynamic and fast-paced aviation hubs in the world. You'll work alongside passionate professionals who are committed to reliability, safety, and customer experience - all while shaping the future of aviation in Dubai.