Senior Reliability Engineering Expert

KinTec Recruitment Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the energy sector is seeking a Senior Reliability Engineering Expert for a permanent expatriate role. This unique opportunity offers a tax-free salary along with generous benefits such as accommodation, annual flights, and schooling support. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of experience in operations and maintenance within the oil, gas, or petrochemical sectors, demonstrating a strong background in reliability engineering and asset integrity management. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a passion for innovative technologies, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Accommodation

Annual flights

Schooling support

Transportation

Attractive bonuses

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in oil, gas, or petrochemical sectors.
• Professional certification such as P.E. or C.Eng. preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on reliability processes and equipment optimisation.
• Lead root cause analyses for critical equipment and systems.

Skills

Reliability Engineering

Equipment Optimisation

Risk Mitigation

Root Cause Analysis

Data Architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Senior Reliability Engineering Expert – Expatriate Role (Middle East)
Location: Middle East
Employment Type: Permanent (Single or Marital Status)
Interview Schedule: June / July (1st stage via Microsoft Teams)

We are currently seeking a highly experienced Senior Reliability Engineering Expert for a permanent position with a global operator in the energy sector. This is a long-term expatriate opportunity offering tax-free salary, accommodation, annual flights, schooling support, transportation, and attractive bonuses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert-level guidance on complex reliability processes and equipment optimisation through detailed engineering analysis

• Identify future operational challenges and perform reliability assessments to evaluate system performance and integrity

• Proactively anticipate and mitigate risks associated with system and equipment failures

• Lead and facilitate comprehensive root cause analyses for critical equipment and systems

• Implement innovative technologies to improve equipment reliability and enhance operational efficiency

• Deliver technical leadership in the design and development of reliability metrics, KPIs, and associated data architecture

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

• Minimum 20 years of experience in operations and maintenance within oil, gas, or petrochemical sectors

• Strong background in reliability engineering and asset integrity management

• Professional certification such as Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Chartered Engineer (C.Eng.) preferred

• Proven track record in implementing reliability strategies within complex industrial environments

This is a unique chance to join a leading global operator and contribute to high-value projects in a strategic region for energy development. The role is suited to individuals with strong technical acumen and a proactive, solutions-driven approach.