Reliability Engineering Manager

Unilever; Sumatera Utara; On-site; IDR 800,000,000 - 1,200,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Unilever is seeking a Reliability Engineering Manager to lead asset integrity and reliability strategies for critical processing equipment at our Indonesian plant. You will guide preventive and predictive maintenance efforts and drive cost-effective improvements across the plant operations.

Your role will require coordinating with Operations, Engineering, HSE, and Project teams, ensuring safety standards, and delivering data-driven reliability improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience with reliability, maintenance, or asset management in chemical, petrochemical, or oil & gas sectors.
• Strong knowledge of reliability methodologies (RCM, RCA, FMEA, RBI).
• Familiarity with process safety (HAZOP, SIL, PSM).
• Experience with CMMS/EAM systems (SAP PM, Maximo) and predictive analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute reliability and asset integrity strategies for critical processing equipment.
• Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs leveraging RCM, TPM, RBI, and FMEA.
• Ensure compliance with process safety standards and lead risk assessments (HAZOP, SIL).
• Drive improvements in equipment reliability, availability, and lifecycle performance while reducing maintenance costs.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and monitor KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, OEE) for data-driven decisions.
• Plan and execute plant shutdowns and turnarounds for critical repairs and improvements.

Skills

RCM

RCA

FMEA

RBI

HAZOP

SIL

CMMS

Maximo

Tools

SAP PM

Maximo

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Reliability Engineering Manager to join our leadership team. This role is pivotal in enhancing equipment reliability, minimizing operational risks, and driving efficient, cost-effective plant operations.

As a key leader, you will shape reliability strategies, strengthen asset integrity, and play a critical role in ensuring operational excellence and sustainable performance across the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute reliability and asset integrity strategies for critical processing equipment (reactors, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, piping)
• Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs leveraging RCM, TPM, RBI, and FMEA methodologies
• Ensure compliance with process safety standards (OSHA PSM, IEC, API, and local regulations) and lead risk assessments (HAZOP, SIL)
• Drive improvements in equipment reliability, availability, and lifecycle performance while reducing maintenance costs and recurring failures
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and monitor key KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, OEE) to enable data-driven decision-making
• Plan and execute plant shutdowns and turnarounds, ensuring timely and effective delivery of critical repairs and improvements
• Ensure adherence to EHS regulations and industry standards (API, ASME, ISO 55000) and maintain audit readiness
• Utilize CMMS/EAM systems (SAP PM, Maximo) and digital tools to enhance maintenance planning and predictive analytics
• Lead, coach, and develop reliability and maintenance teams while collaborating closely with Operations, Engineering, HSE, and Project teams

What We’re Looking For

A proactive and results-driven Mechanical Reliability professional with strong technical expertise, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to drive change in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Requirements & Experience

• 8–12+ years of experience in reliability, maintenance, or asset management within chemical, petrochemical, or oil & gas industries
• Willing to be relocated to Sei Mangkei, North Sumatera
• Professional English fluency
• Strong exposure to continuous process plants and hazardous operations
• Hands-on experience with reliability methodologies (RCM, RCA, FMEA, RBI)
• Solid understanding of process safety (HAZOP, SIL, PSM).
• Strong technical knowledge of rotating/ static equipment, pressure vessels, piping, and instrumentation
• Experience with predictive maintenance technologies