The Director of Reliability and Asset Integrity is responsible for the strategic leadership and oversight of all asset reliability programs, integrity assessments, and risk mitigation strategies across the organization. This role ensures mechanical, structural, and pressure-containing assets operate safely, efficiently, and within design standards throughout their lifecycle. The director will establish a culture of proactive reliability, condition monitoring, and regulatory compliance to reduce failures and optimize asset value.
Lead the development and execution of asset integrity and reliability programs, aligned with organizational goals and risk tolerance.
Implement and manage asset reliability strategies such as Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA).
Oversee inspection programs for static and rotating equipment, including pressure vessels, piping, tanks, and critical infrastructure.
Ensure compliance with asset integrity codes and regulations (e.g., ASME, API, ISO 55000, OSHA, PED).
Champion digitalization initiatives in predictive maintenance, condition monitoring (vibration, ultrasound, thermography), and asset performance management (APM).
Supervise the Asset Integrity Management System (AIMS) and ensure full lifecycle traceability for all assets.
Lead multidisciplinary teams including reliability engineers, inspection specialists, and maintenance planners.
Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and HSE teams for integrity management during shutdowns, major repairs, and CAPEX projects.
Develop asset risk matrices, integrity KPIs, and reports for executive management.
Drive workforce competency programs and technical training on reliability tools, systems, and standards.
Institutionalize RCM, FMEA, and proactive maintenance philosophies across critical plant systems and equipment.
Execute RBI frameworks and fitness-for-service (FFS) assessments on critical pressure systems, rotating assets, and infrastructure.
Lead complex root cause investigations into asset failures and develop action plans to prevent recurrence.
Leverage real-time data from condition monitoring tools and integrate with CMMS/APM platforms to make data-driven decisions.
Ensure adherence to international codes and best practices (API 580, API 581, ASME B31.3, ISO 55000).
Establish and track metrics like Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF), Integrity Compliance Rate, and Overall Asset Health Index.
Education: Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Reliability Engineering
Experience: 15+ years in reliability engineering, asset integrity, or maintenance leadership, including 5+ years in a senior role
Certifications: CMRP, API 580/581, ASME Plant Inspector, ISO 55000, or equivalent certifications preferred
Preferred Industry: Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Petrochemical, Mining, or Heavy Process Industries
Deep expertise in static & rotating equipment integrity management
Strong command of risk assessment tools, RBI software (e.g., Meridium, PCMS, Antea), and AIMS platforms
Strong leadership and stakeholder management across engineering, safety, and operations
Effective communicator with technical and executive audiences
Experience in lifecycle cost analysis, shutdown integrity planning, and inspection turnaround coordination
Strategic thinker with a results-driven mindset and a safety-first approach
Based at HQ or main plant facility with regular site visits
Occasional extended hours or travel during shutdowns, audits, or incident investigations
Must comply with PPE and plant safety requirements when on-site