The Reliability Engineer plays a key role in ensuring the dependable performance and lifecycle efficiency of critical mechanical systems aboard marine vessels or within marine operations. This role involves conducting detailed reliability assessments, driving root cause investigations, and leading initiatives to enhance the reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM) of systems such as propulsion, HVAC, pumps, valves, gear systems, and auxiliary machinery. The engineer works cross-functionally with design, operations, and maintenance teams to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime in alignment with industry standards and marine regulatory compliance.
Perform reliability analysis and modeling (e.g., MTBF, Weibull analysis, life cycle cost analysis) for marine mechanical systems
Lead or support root cause failure analysis (RCFA), FMEA, and fault tree analysis (FTA) for high-impact failures
Develop and optimize reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) strategies and predictive maintenance plans
Monitor performance metrics (availability, failure rates, downtime) and recommend improvements
Drive implementation of reliability enhancements through design changes, operational procedures, or component upgrades
Work with classification societies (e.g., ABS, DNV, BV) to ensure compliance with marine standards and support inspections/audits
Support condition-based monitoring (CBM) programs (e.g., vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermal imaging)
Interface with OEMs and suppliers to evaluate reliability of components and ensure proper documentation
Prepare reliability reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal stakeholders and customers
Participate in dry dock, retrofit, or overhaul planning by providing reliability input on asset criticality and risk
Reliability modeling and performance optimization of shipboard mechanical systems
Preventive and predictive maintenance planning and execution
Equipment failure investigations and design-for-reliability input
Collaboration across maintenance, design, operations, and classification bodies
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Reliability Engineering, or related discipline (required)
Certification in reliability engineering (e.g., CRE, CMRP, RCM facilitator) is a plus
Experience:
3–6 years of experience in reliability engineering or marine mechanical maintenance
Hands-on knowledge of shipboard or marine platform mechanical systems (e.g., propulsion, HVAC, fluid systems)
Familiarity with classification society rules and marine operational environments (commercial, offshore, or defense)
Technical Skills:
Proficiency with reliability tools and techniques: FMEA, Weibull, RCA, FTA, RCM
Strong analytical and statistical skills with tools like Minitab, MATLAB, ReliaSoft, or Python
Experience with CMMS platforms (e.g., NS5, AMOS, Maximo) and asset performance monitoring tools
Understanding of CBM technologies and condition monitoring principles
Soft Skills:
Strong problem-solving skills and decision-making under uncertainty
Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting
Cross-functional collaboration and leadership in field and engineering teams
Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in operational environments