Reliability Engineer - Asset Performance
Posted date [2026-09-30]
(ID: 52764)
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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 Description and Requirements
Reliability Engineer - Asset PerformanceJob Snapshot
Role: Reliability Engineer - Asset Performance
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Engineering
Experience: Minimum 6 years, including at least 4 years in the same or similar role in the oil and gas industry
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
ADNOC Group\'s Reliability Engineer - Asset Performance role in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates offers an opportunity in the Oil and Energy industry to support equipment reliability, asset performance monitoring, and maintenance optimization. The engineer provides technical guidance to operational and technical departments, investigates equipment failures, and recommends maintenance approaches that reduce unplanned interruptions and improve equipment performance.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Engineering
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Job Purpose
Provide technical expertise and practical engineering support on reliability
assessment, monitoring, and improvement. Work with operational and technical teams to identify equipment issues, evaluate maintenance strategies, and support proactive equipment care.
Key Responsibilities
Reliability Studies and Maintenance Strategy
- Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) to investigate equipment failures and determine contributing factors.
- Carry out Asset Performance Management (APM) and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) studies.
- Support the shift from reactive repair work toward preventive maintenance and condition monitoring.
- Select appropriate maintenance strategies to reduce the business impact of equipment failures.
- Use predictive tools and reliability methods to identify emerging equipment problems before failure occurs.
Equipment Performance and Technical Recommendations
- Maintain bad actor equipment listings and related performance reports.
- Investigate recurring equipment problems and provide recommendations for corrective improvements.
- Advise on mechanical equipment upgrades and refurbishment during major overhauls and new installations.
- Recommend modifications or replacement of equipment where necessary to resolve technical problems.
- Help operational sites establish monitoring methods that reflect actual equipment condition.
Engineering Projects and Asset Lifecycle Support
- Lead and participate in brownfield and greenfield engineering activities aimed at improving reliability and optimizing maintenance costs.
- Review new-project equipment packages and provide input on equipment selection and redundancy.
- Participate in equipment reviews and evaluation of proposed technical solutions.
- Identify equipment obsolescence concerns and communicate relevant risks to technical teams.
- Lead assigned reliability engineering activities involving mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines.
Ideal Profile
Bachelor\'s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
At least 6 years of professional experience is required, including a minimum of 4 years in the same or a similar role within the oil and gas industry.
The position calls for practical familiarity with equipment reliability assessment, failure investigation, maintenance strategy development, and asset condition monitoring, as reflected in the responsibilities of the role.
Technical Skills
- Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
- Asset Performance Management (APM)
- Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
- Preventive and predictive maintenance approaches
- Equipment condition monitoring
- Mechanical equipment refurbishment and upgrade assessments
- Equipment selection and redundancy reviews
- Brownfield and greenfield engineering coordination
- Cross-disciplinary reliability engineering across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems
Business Impact
The engineer helps operational teams identify equipment deterioration earlier, address repeated failures, and select maintenance strategies based on equipment reliability and operational requirements. Recommendations on refurbishment, replacement, and project equipment selection support asset performance and maintenance cost optimization.
About the Company
ADNOC Group is an Abu Dhabi-based energy company with operations across the oil and gas value chain. Its technical and operational teams manage equipment reliability and maintenance activities supporting oil and gas operations.
Key Responsibilities
Reliability Studies and Maintenance Strategy
- Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) to investigate equipment failures and determine contributing factors.
- Carry out Asset Performance Management (APM) and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) studies.
- Support the shift from reactive repair work toward preventive maintenance and condition monitoring.
- Select appropriate maintenance strategies to reduce the business impact of equipment failures.
- Use predictive tools and reliability methods to identify emerging equipment problems before failure occurs.
Equipment Performance and Technical Recommendations
- Maintain bad actor equipment listings and related performance reports.
- Investigate recurring equipment problems and provide recommendations for corrective improvements.
- Advise on mechanical equipment upgrades and refurbishment during major overhauls and new installations.
- Recommend modifications or replacement of equipment where necessary to resolve technical problems.
- Help operational sites establish monitoring methods that reflect actual equipment condition.
Engineering Projects and Asset Lifecycle Support
- Lead and participate in brownfield and greenfield engineering activities aimed at improving reliability and optimizing maintenance costs.
- Review new-project equipment packages and provide input on equipment selection and redundancy.
- Participate in equipment reviews and evaluation of proposed technical solutions.
- Identify equipment obsolescence concerns and communicate relevant risks to technical teams.
- Lead assigned reliability engineering activities involving mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines.
Ideal Profile
Bachelor\'s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
At least 6 years of professional experience is required, including a minimum of 4 years in the same or a similar role within the oil and gas industry.
The position calls for practical familiarity with equipment reliability assessment, failure investigation, maintenance strategy development, and asset condition monitoring, as reflected in the responsibilities of the role.
Technical Skills
- Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
- Asset Performance Management (APM)
- Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
- Preventive and predictive maintenance approaches
- Equipment condition monitoring
- Mechanical equipment refurbishment and upgrade assessments
- Equipment selection and redundancy reviews
- Brownfield and greenfield engineering coordination
- Cross-disciplinary reliability engineering across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems
Business Impact
The engineer helps operational teams identify equipment deterioration earlier, address repeated failures, and select maintenance strategies based on equipment reliability and operational requirements. Recommendations on refurbishment, replacement, and project equipment selection support asset performance and maintenance cost optimization.
About the Company
ADNOC Group is an Abu Dhabi-based energy company with operations across the oil and gas value chain. Its technical and operational teams manage equipment reliability and maintenance activities supporting oil and gas operations.
