Engineer RCM

OQ8; al-Wusta; On-site; OMR 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

OQ8 in Oman seeks an experienced Reliability Engineer to lead RCM initiatives for critical assets in the operating context. You will conduct RCM assessments, develop corrective actions, and prepare comprehensive reports with root cause analysis and recommendations.

You will monitor failure trends, collaborate with cross-functional teams, guide junior engineers, and ensure adherence to standards and best practices, contributing to sustained asset reliability.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of reliability engineering experience, with a focus on RCM.
• Experience with reliability/maintenance software (CMMS/RCM).
• Strong communication, analytical and cross-functional teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct RCM analysis and determine maintenance strategies.
• Develop maintenance tasks to mitigate identified failure modes.
• Prepare reports including root cause analysis and recommendations.
• Coach and guide engineers; communicate findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Maintenance planning

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team leadership

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

CRE certification preferred

Tools

CMMS

RCM software

Job description

Provides robust engineering support while executing Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) as systematic approach to determine the

maintenance requirements of physical assets in their operating context at OQ8 under TL Reliability scope, acting as team player for RCM

method, process, standards by: (1) Conducting RCM assessment of variables associated with all engineering incidents in a timely manner

(2) Developing and implementing corrective actions, (3) Prepare and deliver a comprehensive report of the results of every investigation

including the Case Root Cause Analysis and recommendations, to identify areas of improvement and corrective actions, (4) Monitoring

and reporting on failure trends, (5) Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive reliability improvements, and (6) Guide young

engineers in related matters, in order to ensure that systems continue to do what their users require in their present operating context.

The position will act in accordance with OQ8’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and international

standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Oman’s government & other legal justifications, and best international

practices in consonance with national objectives.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Scope
• RCM analysis
• Steps
• Tools and Techniques
• Collaboration and Communication
• Compliance
• Reporting
• Training
• Collaboration and Communication
• Guidance / Coach

Accountabilities

• RCM analysis
• Functional Analysis: Identifying the functions of a system and the standards of performance required by its users.
• Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA): Determining the ways in which a system can fail (failure modes) and the consequences of those failures.
• Maintenance Strategies: Developing strategies to manage identified failure modes, which may include preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, condition-based maintenance, and run-to-failure approaches.
• Decision Logic: Applying a decision logic tree to determine the most appropriate maintenance strategy for each failure mode.

RCM Steps

• Identify critical assets and their functions.
• Determine failure modes and their effects.
• Assess the criticality of each failure mode.
• Develop maintenance tasks to mitigate the failures.
• Implement and continuously improve the maintenance program.

Tools and Techniques

• Implement the RCM tools & techniques: o 5 Whys: Asking "why" multiple times until the root cause is identified. o Fishbone (Ishikawa) Diagram: A visual tool to categorize potential causes of problems. o Fault Tree Analysis (FTA): A top-down approach to identify root causes by mapping out the pathways of failure. o Pareto Analysis: Identifying the most significant factors contributing to the problem based on the Pareto principle.

Communication

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, maintenance, operations, and safety.
• Communicate RCM findings and recommendations effectively to stakeholders.
• Provide guidance to the parties involved in an incident investigation to promote the positive impact of the incident investigation. Contribute to the development and execution of the process improvement, long-term strategic plan in alignment with the function and organization strategies.

Compliance

• Assists with internal and external QA/QC audits by resolving basic issues identified in audits.
• Support the development and implementation of departmental policies, systems, processes, procedures, and controls, and continuously identify and recommend improvements while ensuring compliance with engineering standards and relevant legislation.
• Ensure that the department recommendations and reports are accurate, relevant, and timely will lead to stakeholders being able to make informed and timely decisions.

Reporting

• Present regular and ad-hoc management reports on new opportunities, highlight critical issues and challenges and provide strategic insight to ensure effective decision-making.

Training

• Recommend training and workshops programs for leaders and employees.

Key interactions

• Internal: Senior Management, Function Heads, Department Managers, Employees
• External: Government Authorities, External Auditors, Insurance Companies, Contractors

Notable Working Conditions. Field Operations and office environment, Moderate to intensive computer screen use.

Education

• requirements · Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related field).
• Certifications: Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) or equivalent certification preferred.

Language

• requirements Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required)

Background and experience Competencies and skills

• 5-8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in reliability engineering, maintenance, or a related field, with a focus on RCM.
• Working experience in collaborative teams to improve equipment and process reliability within the organization.
• Experience with reliability and maintenance software (e.g., CMMS, RCM software)
• Knowledge of statistical analysis tools and techniques
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Diligence and organizational skills.
• Initiative-taking and initiative-taking approach
• People management.
• Planning and organizing.
• Technical writing, Recordkeeping.
• Presentation.
• Analytical thinking.
• Organization skills.
• Influencing - Encourages others to change their mindset and/or behaviours to achieve positive results. work.

Technical Skills

• Computer literacy including MS Office.
• Proficiency in RCM tools and methodologies: o 5 Whys: Asking "why" multiple times until the root cause is identified. o Fishbone (Ishikawa) Diagram: A visual tool to categorize potential causes of problems. o Fault Tree Analysis (FTA): A top-down approach to identify root causes by mapping out the pathways of failure. o Pareto Analysis: Identifying the most significant factors contributing to the problem based on the Pareto principle.
• Familiarity with industry standards and best practices in reliability engineering
• Ability to interpret technical data and generate actionable insights.
• Investigations, Reporting, Documentation.
• Knowledge of OHSAS 18001 and RC14001.
• Knowledge of risk management methods and practices.
• Knowledge of HAZOP or similar studies.
• Sound judgment in technical matters with good skills in engineering field materials specifications, integrity inspection, plant design optimization/modification, and applicable code &standards.
• Well-versed in design concept & engineering drawings, contracts, and shutdown/modification jobs.
• Broad understanding of relevant process on refinery/petrochemical plant & equipment regarding static, piping & storage tank, applicable code & standard (API, ASME, ASTM, PIP &, etc.) and project specs · Plant troubleshooting, equipment optimization & problem-solving.
• Project & Engineering Services experience such as:
• Piping, Static Vessel, and Above Ground Tank Design & Modification
• Project Execution and Material Engineering