Specialist Engineer, Reliability

KBR, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Specialist Engineer focused on Reliability in Abu Dhabi. The role requires expertise in reliability analysis, assessment of RAM metrics, and development of preventive maintenance strategies.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and a minimum of 12 years of experience, preferably with ADNOC or other major operators. Certifications such as CRE and CMRP are essential. Offshore experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control, Corrosion, Metallurgy, Process or related Engineering fields is required.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in RAM analysis and PM optimization.
• Certifications such as Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform Reliability, Availability, Maintainability (RAM) analysis.
• Monitor key performance indicators such as MTTR, MTBF, and Availability.
• Review existing preventive maintenance history for optimization.

Skills

RAM analysis

Criticality assessment

Preventive maintenance strategies

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Job description

Specialist Engineer, Reliability

• Expert in a specific area of engineering, often with extensive experience and knowledge in that field.
• Ability to interpret asset performance data and present findings to stakeholders.
• Lead and perform Reliability, Availability, Maintainability (RAM) analysis for plant systems and equipment across ADNOC assets.
• Monitor and assess key performance indicators such as MTTR, MTBF, Availability, and other reliability indices through validated data sources (e.g., SAP, Maximo).
• Develop, validate, and optimize equipment‑specific maintenance strategies and preventive maintenance programs using RCM, FMEA/FMECA, including asset criticality assessment, and ensuring alignment with ADNOC Offshore policies, safety requirements (SIL), and industry best practices.
• Facilitate and lead Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) and provide structured recommendations to prevent recurrence of failures.
• Review existing preventive maintenance (PM) history and execution data to re‑engineer and optimize PM strategies for effectiveness, efficiency, and alignment with actual field practices.

Qualifications and Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control, Corrosion, Metallurgy, Process or related Engineering field (Master's Degree preferred).

• Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
• Certified Oil and Gas Maintenance Engineer
• Certification in the field of Reliability Engineering from reputed Organizations/Societies e.g. ASQ, SRE, CMRP/SMRP, TUV etc.

Experience

Minimum 12 years of extensive experience in RAM analysis, measurement of reliability, facilitation of RCAs and FMEA/RCMs, PM optimization, and asset criticality preferably with ADNOC or other major operators. Offshore experience is a plus.

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