Reliability Engineer

KBR, Inc.; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 299,000 - 413,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Reliability Engineer to enhance refinery asset reliability. Responsibilities include preparing criticality assessments and leading asset analysis. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, strong refinery processes knowledge, and at least 10 years of experience in the Oil/Gas industry. They will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to implement reliability programs and ensure operational excellence. This is a full-time role based in Jubail, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Oil / Gas / petrochemical industry.
• Experience in static and rotating equipment, instrument and electrical systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a diversified and critical environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a framework for criticality assessment and reliability improvement.
• Lead Asset Criticality Analysis for refinery assets.
• Champion reliability methodologies to sustain operational excellence.

Skills

Site Reliability background

Knowledge of Refinery Processes

Root cause failure analysis

Leadership

Data analysis

Verbal and written English

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Mechanical or relevant engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

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Title

Reliability Engineer

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world‑class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Responsibilities

• To prepare framework and methodology for criticality assessment and Reliability improvement program of refinery assets.
• To lead and perform Asset Criticality Analysis for all the refinery assets.
• To collect all data for criticality assessment, lead/conduct Asset Criticality assessment workshops, compile workshop findings in suitable reports and populate the data in required format for uploading in SAP with supporting documents.
• Champion the implementation of various reliability methodologies for all asset types by establishing reliability programs to sustain operational excellence.
• Lead the team as the focal point of contact for reviews and technical matters related to reliability culture development in projects and operating facilities with guidance to safeguard the asset reliability throughout the asset lifecycle.
• Administer and perform the Asset Lifecycle management procedures such as Asset criticality ranking, SAP Taxonomy, Asset Operating Limits (IOW), Asset maintenance development procedures, and Master data developments in SAP, Bill of Materials (BOM) in SAP, active SAP‑PMs implementation and effectiveness.
• Initiate and conduct essential studies for facilities and operational asset improvements, while providing specialized technical service in relevant engineering disciplines, act as a consultant on complex engineering problems, designs, and/or projects, and coordinate with plant-wide teams.
• Responsible to adapt lessons learned from benchmark and safety cases identified from events, providing recommendations in consultation with management to provide continuous assurance methodology is applied to sustain the health of Safety‑Critical Equipment concerning the Total Reliability program are sufficient to mitigate any potential threats arising from changes in major hazard scenarios.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams assigned to analyse specific integrity and performance analysis, and suggest methods for the prevention of chronic failures. Support review of the Total Reliability program KPIs.
• Report to Project Manager and lead the Reliability section to deliver the periodic outcomes and weekly/fortnightly report on project progress.
• Work closely with the project execution team to ensure complete familiarization and commitment with the Reliability Transformation Program, which will be a key factor for the success of this Reliability Transformation Project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical or relevant engineering with sound fundamentals and technical skills in the discipline is required.
• The candidate shall have site Reliability background and strong knowledge in Refinery Processes.
• The candidate shall have training in root cause failure analysis methodology e.g. Apollo Root Cause Analysis by Reality Charting or similar methodology, and be able to facilitate RCA and ACA process.
• Knowledge of SIS and RBI will be added advantage.
• Minimum 10 years’ of relevant experience in Oil / Gas / petrochemical industry. Experience in static and rotating equipment, instrument and electrical system and understanding their failure modes and potential solutions is desirable.
• Experience with operations, maintenance, pre‑commissioning, commissioning and hand‑over activities is an advantage.
• Well aware of key performance indicators related to reliability of plant operation and be able to support and drive those KPIs.
• Experience in administering the Asset Lifecycle management procedures such as Asset criticality ranking, SAP Taxonomy, Asset Operating Limits (IOW), Asset maintenance development procedures, and Master data developments in SAP, Bill of Materials (BOM) in SAP, active SAP‑PMs implementation and effectiveness.
• Leadership and Team Management.
• Knowledge of the Oil and Gas Industry.
• Experience in Asset Life cycle Management processes.
• Implementing predictive maintenance policies and increasing asset availability.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a diversified and critical environment.
• Data analysis and report writing skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficient in verbal and written English.

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R2117113

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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