Senior Reliability Engineer - Electrical Systems

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 293,793 - 367,242; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Long-term career growth opportunities

Job summary

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE is seeking a Senior Reliability Engineer to drive operational excellence in the Oil and Energy sector. The role requires expertise in electrical systems reliability, improving equipment reliability, and engaging in maintenance strategies across petrochemical facilities.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 7+ years in maintenance or reliability, and familiarity with RCM and FMEA. Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in maintenance or reliability engineering in oil and gas or petrochemical industry.
• Strong expertise in troubleshooting HV and LV systems, variable speed drives, UPS, and emergency generators.
• Professional certifications such as CMRP or CRE are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations of high-risk equipment failures and major incidents.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for electrical systems.
• Monitor maintenance performance and ensure compliance with established standards.

Skills

Electrical systems reliability and troubleshooting

Reliability centered maintenance and failure analysis

Root cause analysis and asset performance optimization

Preventive and predictive maintenance planning

HAZOP and risk assessment methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification

Tools

Reliability tools such as RCM, FMEA, and RCA

Job description

Senior Reliability Engineer – Electrical Systems

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE (Oil and Energy sector)

Overview

Senior Reliability Engineer role in Abu Dhabi, UAE within the Oil and Energy sector offers a high-impact hiring opportunity to drive operational excellence, improve equipment reliability, and implement advanced maintenance strategies across petrochemical facilities. This role focuses on electrical systems reliability, continuous improvement, and asset performance optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead investigations of high-risk equipment failures and major incidents and develop mitigation strategies
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for electrical systems
• Standardize maintenance procedures, checklists, and work instructions across plants
• Monitor maintenance performance and ensure compliance with established standards
• Utilize reliability tools such as RCM, FMEA, and RCA to optimize maintenance practices
• Act as focal point for reliability issues and provide technical guidance to maintenance teams
• Participate in audits, benchmarking studies, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Evaluate management of change processes and provide engineering input on modifications
• Support HAZOP studies and identify operational and safety risks
• Manage end‑of‑life processes for electrical equipment and ensure effective replacement planning
• Identify recurring equipment issues and implement long‑term reliability solutions
• Coordinate contracts and vendor support for maintenance and reliability activities

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 7 years of experience in maintenance or reliability engineering in oil and gas or petrochemical industry
• Strong expertise in troubleshooting HV and LV systems, variable speed drives, UPS, and emergency generators
• Hands‑on experience with reliability tools such as RCM, FMEA, and root cause analysis
• Knowledge of maintenance strategies, asset integrity, and operational excellence frameworks
• Strong communication and teamwork skills in multinational environments
• Professional certifications such as CMRP or CRE are an advantage

Skills Set

• Electrical systems reliability and troubleshooting
• Reliability centered maintenance and failure analysis
• Root cause analysis and asset performance optimization
• Preventive and predictive maintenance planning
• HAZOP and risk assessment methodologies
• Maintenance management systems and data analysis
• Continuous improvement and operational excellence tools

Benefits

Opportunity to work with ADNOC Group supporting Borouge operations in Abu Dhabi; engage in advanced reliability engineering and operational excellence initiatives; work on critical electrical systems in large‑scale petrochemical plants; competitive compensation and long‑term career growth opportunities.