Reliability Engineer

Airswift; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a highly experienced Reliability Engineer for a major Oil and Gas company in Fort McMurray, AB. This is a 1-year contract with the possibility of extension. The role focuses on reliability strategies for fixed equipment and leads RCM and RBI assessments.

The successful candidate will analyze performance data, identify degradation mechanisms, and develop inspection and mitigation plans, working closely with multiple technical teams to ensure assets’ reliability and integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Engineering (or another engineering discipline with relevant experience).
• 5-10 years of experience in Refining, Upgrading, Petrochemical, Oil Sands, Heavy industrial environments.
• Hands-on experience facilitating RCM (Reliability-Centered Maintenance) and RBI assessments.
• Fixed equipment reliability experience.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Willingness to relocate to Fort McMurray (site-based position).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and sustainment of fixed equipment reliability strategies for Syncrude assets.
• Conduct and facilitate Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) assessments and RBI assessments.
• Analyze equipment performance and failure data to identify degradation mechanisms.
• Develop inspection and mitigation strategies for fixed equipment.
• Collaborate closely with Inspection, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Process Technical teams.

Skills

RCM

RBI

Fixed equipment reliability

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering

Tools

API 581

Job description

Airswift is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Reliability Engineer to join a major Oil and Gas company in Fort McMurray, AB, on a 1-year contract with the possibility of extension.

Position Summary

The Reliability Engineer will lead the development and sustainment of fixed equipment reliability strategies for Syncrude assets.

The role focuses on conducting and facilitating Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) assessments, analyzing equipment performance and failure data, identifying degradation mechanisms, and developing inspection and mitigation strategies.

This position requires close collaboration with Inspection, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Process Technical teams.

Must-Have Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Engineering (or another engineering discipline with relevant experience)
• 5-10 years of experience in:
• Refining
• Upgrading
• Petrochemical
• Oil Sands
• Heavy industrial environments
• Hands-on experience facilitating:
• RCM (Reliability-Centered Maintenance)
• RBI (Risk-Based Inspection) assessments
• Fixed equipment reliability experience
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Willingness to relocate to Fort McMurray (site-based position)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using API 581 methodology
• Knowledge of:
• Damage mechanisms
• Corrosion/degradation assessment
• Probability of failure evaluation
• Risk-based maintenance strategies

Fort McMurray, AB.