Sr. Reliability Engineer

Arab Paper Manufacturing Co (WARAQ); Dammam; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Senior Reliability Engineer to enhance system dependability. The ideal candidate will implement strategies for asset management and reliability, conduct root cause analysis, and optimize maintenance plans. A Bachelor's degree in engineering and 10 years of experience in the field are required, along with strong analytical and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in asset management, reliability engineering, or maintenance management in a process industry setting.
• Strong knowledge of asset management principles, reliability engineering, and maintenance best practices.
• Professional certification in reliability is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement Reliability and Asset Management strategies to ensure reliability of the plant.
• Conduct proactive maintenance activities and root cause analysis to improve asset performance.
• Develop/optimize maintenance plans for timely execution to minimize downtime.
• Track department key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop action plans.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop strategies to mitigate asset failure risks.
• Implement predictive maintenance technologies to identify potential failures.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive asset registry.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Provide regular reports on asset performance and maintenance activities.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Concern for Safety

Quality & the Environment

Initiative

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Instrument)

Job description

A Senior Reliability Engineer ensures system/asset dependability by leading Root Cause Analysis, predictive maintenance, and design for reliability to reduce failures, improve uptime, and cut costs, often by applying Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles, performing Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), developing maintenance strategies, and collaborating with design teams on robust solutions, utilizing data analysis for proactive improvements.

Main Responsibilities

• Implement Reliability and Asset Management strategies to ensure the reliability of the plant and maximize the availability of equipment in the plant.
• Conduct proactive maintenance activities and root cause analysis to improve asset performance and availability.
• Develop/optimize maintenance plans and ensure timely execution to minimize downtime.
• Track and follow department key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure asset performance and reliability and develop action plan that lead to maximizing the asset availability based on data analysis.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop strategies to mitigate risks associated with asset failures and maintenance activities.
• Implement predictive maintenance technologies, such as condition monitoring and predictive analytics, to identify potential asset failures before they occur.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive asset registry, including equipment history, maintenance records, and performance data.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to asset management and reliability.
• Provide regular reports on asset performance, maintenance activities, and reliability metrics to Department Manager.
• Reviews and advises preventive maintenance schedules for various equipment in line with manufacturer recommendation, historical
• information on the equipment performance and experience on similar equipment to minimize maintenance cost.
• Supports Annual shut down preparation & execution based on the proactive strategies developed.
• Provides technical support to operations and maintenance through proper recommendations and reports.
• Keeps up the technological developments in the industries by working closely with the vendor and implement through proper redesign to enhance the components' life.
• Ensure the monthly and periodic reports are submitted to the concerned department.
• Reviews and assists the next in charge in the preparation of the department annual capital and expense budgets.
• Performing any other related job as required by immediate Supervisor/Direct Manager.

We are looking for a candidate with the following

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical/Electrical / Instrument) or any related field.
• Analytical Thinking, Communication, Concern for Safety, Quality & the Environment, Initiative, Leadership
• 10 years of experience in asset management, reliability engineering, or maintenance management in a process industry setting.
• Strong knowledge of asset management principles, reliability engineering, and maintenance best practices
• Professional certification in reliability is preferred.