RCM Instrument Engineer | Saudi Arabia

Hudson IT and Manpower; Dammam; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson IT and Manpower seeks an experienced RCM Instrument Engineer for assignments in Saudi Arabia. You will lead reliability-centered maintenance initiatives for instrumentation, control, and automation systems to improve equipment reliability, availability and lifecycle performance.

The role requires hands-on RCM experience following SAE JA1011/JA1012, with exposure to GE APM Meridium and SAP CMMS. A Bachelor's in instrumentation/electrical engineering and a mandatory CMRP certification are

Qualifications

• :Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation / Electronics / Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• :Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience in Instrumentation Maintenance / Reliability / Engineering.
• :Minimum 3+ years hands-on RCM experience.
• :RCM experience based on SAE JA1011 / JA1012.
• :Experience on large-scale industrial / EPC projects.
• :Strong knowledge of Field Instruments, Process Analyzers, Control Valves, PLC, DCS, SIS.
• :Experience with GE APM Meridium and SAP CMMS / SAP PM.
• :CMRP Certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute RCM studies for instrumentation and control systems in accordance with SAE JA1011 / JA1012.
• Apply the seven RCM questions to identify appropriate maintenance strategies.
• Develop reliability strategies for field instrumentation, process analyzers, control valves, PLC, DCS and SIS.
• Conduct FMEA / FMECA studies to identify potential failure modes and consequences.
• Perform RCA / RCFA and develop effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Analyze instrument failure data, alarms, trends, and maintenance history.
• Calculate and analyze MTBF and optimize maintenance frequencies.
• Develop maintenance plans, calibration routines, and inspection strategies.
• Lead and facilitate RCM / FMECA workshops with multidisciplinary teams.
• Train instrumentation technicians and engineers in RCM principles.
• Utilize GE APM Meridium and SAP CMMS for reliability activities.
• Support asset health monitoring and continuous reliability improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with maintenance, operations, engineering and other stakeholders.

Skills

Field Instruments

Process Analyzers

Control Valves

PLC

DCS

SIS

RCM

FMEA/FMECA

RCA/RCFA

GE APM Meridium

SAP CMMS

SAP PM

SAE JA1011/JA1012

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation / Electronics / Electrical Engineering or related discipline

CMRP Certification

Tools

SAE JA1011/JA1012

Job description

We are currently hiring for the position of RCM Instrument Engineer for KSA

POSITION DETAILS

Position: RCM Instrument Engineer
Location: Saudi Arabia
Employment Type: Work Visa
Working Hours: 8 Hours per Day / 5 Days per Week

SALARY

The salary will be based strictly on the candidate's total relevant experience:

Total Experience in the similar background should be, Minimum 8 years to 11 years is Must

Important: The salary is fixed according to the above experience bracket. There will be NO salary negotiation after selection.

JOB PURPOSE

The RCM Instrument Engineer will lead and support Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) initiatives for instrumentation, control and automation systems, with the objective of improving equipment reliability, availability and lifecycle performance.

The position requires practical knowledge and hands‑on application of RCM methodology in accordance with SAE JA1011 / JA1012.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and execute RCM studies for instrumentation and control systems in accordance with SAE JA1011 / JA1012.

• Apply the seven RCM questions to identify appropriate maintenance strategies.

• Develop reliability strategies for:

  • Field instrumentation

  • Process analyzers

  • Control valves

  • PLC systems

  • DCS

  • SIS / Safety Instrumented Systems

• Conduct FMEA / FMECA studies to identify potential failure modes and their consequences.

• Perform RCA / RCFA and develop effective corrective and preventive actions.

• Analyze instrument failure data, alarms, trends, condition‑monitoring information and maintenance history.

• Calculate and analyze MTBF and use reliability data to optimize preventive maintenance and calibration frequencies.

• Develop and optimize instrumentation maintenance plans, calibration routines and inspection strategies.

• Lead and facilitate RCM / FMECA workshops with multidisciplinary teams.

• Train and mentor instrumentation technicians and engineers in RCM principles and reliability practices.

• Utilize GE APM Meridium and SAP CMMS for reliability and maintenance activities.

• Support asset health monitoring, bad‑actor analysis and continuous reliability improvement initiatives.

• Coordinate with maintenance, operations, engineering and other relevant stakeholders.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in:

• Oil & Gas

• Petrochemical

• Refinery

• Power

• Utilities / Industrial facilities

Experience with applicable international engineering/reliability standards and working in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments will be an advantage.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation / Electronics / Electrical Engineering or related discipline

• Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience in Instrumentation Maintenance / Reliability / Engineering

• Minimum 3+ years of hands‑on RCM experience

• Hands‑on RCM experience must be based on SAE JA1011 / JA1012

• Experience working on large-scale industrial / EPC projects

• Strong technical knowledge of:

  • Field Instruments

  • Process Analyzers

  • Control Valves

  • PLC

  • DCS

  • SIS

• Strong experience in FMEA / FMECA

• Strong experience in RCA / RCFA

• Hands‑on experience with GE APM Meridium

• Hands‑on experience with SAP CMMS / SAP PM

• CMRP Certification is MANDATORY