Instrumentation Reliability Engineer - Plant Systems
Posted date [2026-04-29]
(ID: 44683)
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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: Instrumentation Reliability Engineer - Plant Systems
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering
Experience: Minimum 8 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Instrumentation Reliability Engineer hiring opportunity in Abu Dhabi, UAE within the Oil and Energy sector for professionals experienced in instrumentation systems, reliability engineering, and maintenance strategy development. This role focuses on improving plant operability, equipment reliability, and maintenance performance across Borouge plants by implementing advanced reliability programs, root cause analysis, and instrumentation integrity management.
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 Instrumentation Reliability Engineer plays a critical role in maintaining operational excellence by ensuring instrumentation and control systems perform safely and efficiently across plant operations. The position supports productivity, uptime, and plant integrity through proactive maintenance strategies, reliability-centered maintenance, and continuous improvement of instrumentation assets.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate and facilitate Reliability Centered Maintenance and Instrument Protective Function analysis to optimize maintenance strategies for instrumentation systems
* Develop and improve predictive, preventive, and major maintenance programs for plant equipment and control systems
* Introduce Root Cause Analysis techniques and lead equipment failure investigations for instrumentation-related incidents
* Provide technical guidelines and support for Root Cause Analysis methodology and reliability software applications
* Perform troubleshooting, design reviews, and failure analysis to identify corrective actions, modifications, and repair requirements
* Develop and implement the Reliability Management System for Instrumentation Engineering to ensure a structured and consistent reliability improvement process
* Support the development of comprehensive Maintenance Management Systems for instrumentation and control systems
* Maintain and enforce engineering codes of practice and ensure compliance with technical standards and operating procedures
* Establish and manage reliability, availability, and integrity threat databases for instrumentation assets
* Develop reliability and integrity improvement plans in coordination with maintenance leaders and plant managers
* Identify chronic equipment failure modes and recommend cost-effective long-term technical solutions
* Track and implement reliability recommendations to ensure successful deployment of plant improvement initiatives
* Review statutory requirements based on ADNOC standards, OEM recommendations, and international regulations to prepare procedures and work instructions
* Propose improvements in maintenance processes and operational procedures to reduce risks and improve plant safety standards
* Promote HSE excellence by supporting crisis management, risk registers, and safe workplace practices across all operations
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline
* Minimum 8 years of total experience in maintenance within petrochemical, oil and gas industries
* At least 4 years working as Senior Engineer in reliability engineering and troubleshooting
* Strong experience as Reliability Engineer in instrumentation and control systems
* Deep understanding of maintenance strategies, equipment reliability, and plant instrumentation performance
* Good knowledge of HSE policies applicable to petrochemical and chemical operations
* Experience with planning tools, reliability methodologies, and maintenance optimization techniques
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to work across complex operational environments
* Fluent English communication skills both written and verbal
Skills Set
* Instrumentation Reliability Engineering
* Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
* Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
* Instrument Protective Function Analysis
* Preventive and Predictive Maintenance
* Maintenance Strategy Development
* Plant Instrumentation Systems
* Reliability Management Systems
* Asset Criticality Analysis
* Reliability Availability Maintainability (RAM)
* Bad Actor Management
* HSE Compliance and Risk Management
Why Join Us
* Opportunity to work on advanced petrochemical operations within one of the region’s leading energy organizations
* Exposure to critical plant instrumentation systems and large-scale reliability improvement projects
* Strong career growth in reliability engineering and plant asset management
* High-impact role supporting production continuity, safety, and operational excellence
* Collaborative engineering environment focused on innovation and sustainable plant performance
About the Company
ADNOC Group and Borouge are globally recognized leaders in oil, gas, and petrochemical operations headquartered in Abu Dhabi. With strong investment in engineering excellence, reliability, and sustainable industrial growth, they provide professionals the opportunity to contribute to world-class operations and future-focused energy solutions.
