Global Reliability and Maintenance Advisor

SBM Offshore; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SBM Offshore seeks a Global Reliability and Maintenance Advisor to ensure facilities and equipment operate efficiently, providing expert advice on preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies across departments.

You will lead maintenance programs, diagnose issues, ensure compliance with safety standards, and maintain detailed records. A Master’s or PhD in Engineering and 15+ years of relevant experience, including CMMS proficiency, are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in maintenance management or related expert field.
• Proven experience in leading and managing maintenance teams.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance processes, equipment, and safety regulations.
• Experience with CMMS and other maintenance software.

Responsibilities

• Optimize performance and longevity of facilities and equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment issues, coordinating with technical staff.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain records of maintenance, inspections, and schedules; prepare management reports.
• Train and mentor maintenance staff to ensure skills and knowledge.
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes and adopt best practices.

Skills

Maintenance management

Project management

CMMS

Maintenance strategy

Analytics & reporting

Education

Master’s or PhD in Engineering

Tools

CMMS software

Maintenance software

Job description

Our people enable continuous progress through commitment, collective expertise, and unique capabilities, shaping the future of energy and beyond.

About Us

SBM Offshore is a global leader in deepwater ocean infrastructure, delivering floating production solutions across the full asset lifecycle—from design and construction to installation and operation. Supported by a global team of more than 8,000 professionals, the company operates a long-term, asset-backed business model that delivers high-availability assets and predictable cash flows. SBM Offshore combines engineering expertise, operational reliability, and selective innovation to support safe, efficient, and lower‑carbon energy production, while extending its capabilities into new opportunities across the blue economy.

Global Reliability and Maintenance Advisor

Purpose

As Global Reliability and Maintenance Advisor, you ensure that facilities, equipment, and machinery operate efficiently and effectively. You are responsible for providing expert advice on best practices for maintenance and reliability, including preventive, predictive, and corrective strategies. This often involves consulting with various departments to address their specific needs.

Responsibilities

• You play a key role in optimizing the performance and longevity of equipment and facilities, ensuring they operate smoothly and efficiently.
• You assist in diagnosing and resolving issues related to equipment and machinery. This may involve hands‑on work or coordinating with other technical staff to identify and address problems.
• You ensure that maintenance activities comply with relevant regulations and safety standards. This includes keeping up‑to‑date with legal requirements and industry standards.
• You maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including logs of repairs, inspections, and maintenance schedules. You prepare reports for management to review performance and identify areas for improvement.
• You train and mentor maintenance staff to ensure they have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively. This might include organizing training sessions or providing on‑the‑job guidance.
• You identify opportunities for improving maintenance processes and practices. This could involve adopting new technologies, revising maintenance procedures, or implementing best practices from industry standards.

Education

• Master’s or PhD degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in maintenance management, project management, or a related expert field.
• Proven experience in leading and managing maintenance teams.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance processes, equipment, and safety regulations.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and other maintenance software.

Functional Competencies

• Integrity and Reliability - Predictive maintenance
• Analytics and reporting
• Reliability, operability and safety
• Integrity and Reliability - Maintenance and Preservation Strategy
• Integrity and Reliability - Computerized Maintenance Management System
• Change Management
• External benchmark
• Risk Management