Electrical Reliability Engineer - Plant Operations
Posted date [2026-04-29]
(ID: 44684)
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Founded in 1971, ADNOC is a leading diversified energy group, wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. Our network of fully integrated businesses operates across the energy value chain, helping us to responsibly meet the demands of an ever-changing energy market.
Already in the top tier of the lowest carbon intensity oil and gas producers in the world, we are taking significant steps to make today’s energy cleaner while investing in the clean energies of tomorrow, strengthening our position as a reliable and responsible global energy provider. We are allocating an initial $23 billion to advance and accelerate lower-carbon solutions, investing in new energies and decarbonization technologies to enable our net zero by 2045 ambition and our commitment to zero methane emissions by 2030. ... |
Job Snapshot
Role: Electrical Reliability Engineer - Plant Operations
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering
Experience: Minimum 7 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Electrical Reliability Engineer hiring opportunity in Abu Dhabi, UAE within the Oil and Energy sector for professionals experienced in electrical maintenance, reliability engineering, and plant operational excellence. This role focuses on improving equipment reliability, standardizing maintenance strategies, and supporting continuous improvement across critical electrical systems in petrochemical and refinery operations.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering
Salary: 18000-28000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Electrical Reliability Engineer serves as the main focal point for electrical reliability across plant operations, ensuring safe and efficient performance of critical equipment such as drives, UPS systems, and emergency power systems. The role supports operational excellence by reducing failures, strengthening maintenance practices, and driving reliability-centered improvements across Borouge assets.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead investigations of major equipment failures and high-risk operational incidents to identify root causes and recommend effective mitigation plans
* Develop maintenance strategies, performance standards, and monitor implementation across plant electrical systems
* Standardize preventive and predictive maintenance plans, procedures, and engineering checklists across multiple plants
* Prepare and review work instructions, inspection forms, and maintenance documentation with maintenance engineering teams
* Coordinate establishment of maintenance contracts applicable across the site and shared plant operations
* Lead or participate in internal and external audits, benchmarking studies, and operational excellence initiatives
* Manage APMS systems using Meridium RCM and FMEA modules to optimize maintenance strategies and improve asset reliability
* Perform Root Cause Analysis for recurring failures and recommend sustainable corrective actions
* Evaluate Management of Change (MOC) requests and provide engineering inputs for plant modifications and reliability improvements
* Support end-of-life management processes for critical electrical equipment and recommend replacement strategies
* Participate in HAZOP studies related to plant modifications and identify potential operational and safety risks
* Drive BAD ACTOR elimination programs for recurring electrical reliability issues within assigned plant areas
* Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant performance, reliability, and operational efficiency
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification
* Minimum 7 years of experience as Maintenance or Reliability Engineer within oil and gas, petrochemical, or refinery industries
* Strong experience troubleshooting HV and LV Variable Speed Drives, UPS systems, Emergency Diesel Generators, and other critical electrical equipment
* Good knowledge of Reliability Centered Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis, and reliability improvement methodologies
* Experience using Meridium, RCM, FMEA, and related asset performance management systems
* Strong understanding of HAZOP studies, MOC processes, and operational risk management
* Excellent problem-solving and technical reporting skills
* Strong English communication skills both written and verbal
* Professional certifications such as CMRP, CRE, or equivalent are preferred
Skills Set
* Electrical Reliability Engineering
* Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
* Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
* HV and LV Variable Speed Drives
* UPS Systems
* Emergency Diesel Generators (EDG)
* Meridium RCM and FMEA
* Preventive and Predictive Maintenance
* HAZOP and MOC Processes
* BAD ACTOR Elimination
* Plant Operational Excellence
* Asset Performance Management
Why Join Us
* Opportunity to work on world-class petrochemical assets within one of the region’s leading industrial organizations
* Exposure to advanced reliability systems and critical plant electrical operations
* Strong career development in electrical engineering and reliability leadership
* High-impact role supporting plant safety, uptime, and operational excellence
* Collaborative engineering environment focused on innovation, standardization, and continuous improvement
About the Company
ADNOC Group and Borouge are leading energy and petrochemical organizations based in Abu Dhabi, delivering advanced industrial operations with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and sustainability. Through continuous investment in engineering excellence and operational performance, they offer professionals the opportunity to contribute to world-class plant reliability and future-ready industrial growth.
