Specialist Engineer – Reliability (RAM Analysis)

About the role

KBR is seeking a Specialist Engineer to support the SMS Reliability Analysis Services Project for ADNOC in Abu Dhabi. The role demands deep expertise in reliability engineering, data interpretation and stakeholder communication.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and perform Reliability, Availability, Maintainability (RAM) analysis for plant systems and equipment across ADNOC assets.
• Monitor and assess key performance indicators such as MTTR, MTBF, and overall availability using validated data sources (e.g., SAP, Maximo).
• Develop, validate, and optimise equipment‑specific maintenance strategies and preventive maintenance programmes using RCM, FMEA/FMECA and asset‑criticality assessments.
• Facilitate and lead Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) and provide structured recommendations to prevent recurrence of failures.
• Review existing preventive maintenance history and execution data to re‑engineer and optimise PM strategies for effectiveness and alignment with field practices.

Required profile

• Minimum 12 years of extensive experience in RAM analysis, reliability measurement, RCA facilitation, FMEA/RCM implementation and PM optimisation, preferably with ADNOC or other major operators.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Control, Corrosion, Metallurgy, Process or a related engineering discipline.
• Relevant certifications such as CRE (Certified Reliability Engineer), CMRP (Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional) and Certified Oil & Gas Maintenance Engineer.

Required skills

• RAM analysis (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability)
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• FMEA / FMECA
• Reliability‑Centered Maintenance (RCM)
• Preventive maintenance optimisation
• Data handling in SAP and Maximo