Reliability Engineer – Mechanical Assets

The Reliability Engineer – Mechanical Assets is responsible for enhancing equipment reliability, availability, and maintainability by analyzing failure data, conducting root cause investigations, and developing preventive and predictive maintenance strategies. The role focuses on improving asset performance, reducing downtime, and extending the lifecycle of rotating and static mechanical equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Asset Performance Monitoring:

• Analyze maintenance data and performance trends for pumps, compressors, gearboxes, turbines, and other mechanical assets.

• Track KPIs such as Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), and asset availability.

2. Failure Analysis & RCA:

• Lead or support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for recurring or high-impact equipment failures.

• Recommend engineering solutions, design modifications, or operational changes to prevent recurrence.

3. Reliability Strategy Implementation:

• Develop and refine reliability strategies including Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and risk-based inspection (RBI) plans.

• Optimize maintenance programs to balance reliability, risk, and cost.

4. Condition Monitoring:

• Interpret data from vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and ultrasonic testing.

• Collaborate with condition monitoring teams to schedule corrective actions based on data trends.

5. Maintenance Optimization:

• Review historical work orders to improve preventive maintenance (PM) plans and reduce reactive maintenance.

• Provide input into Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for better planning and tracking.

6. Reliability Projects and Modifications:

• Support design and execution of asset upgrades, replacements, or modifications to improve reliability.

• Participate in project commissioning and ensure reliability criteria are met during handover.

7. Standards & Compliance:

• Ensure mechanical systems comply with applicable codes and standards (API, ASME, ISO, ANSI, etc.).

• Contribute to audits, inspections, and documentation related to mechanical integrity and performance.

Key Focus Areas:

1. Asset Performance Analysis and KPI Tracking (MTBF, MTTR, Availability)

2. Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Investigations

3. Development and Execution of RCM, FMEA, and Reliability Strategies

4. Integration of Condition Monitoring Data into Maintenance Plans

5. Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Optimization

6. Improvement Projects for Equipment Reliability and Lifecycle Cost

7. Compliance with Industry Standards (API 610, ASME, ISO 14224, etc.)

8. Maintenance Data Interpretation and Use of CMMS Tools

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

• 4–8 years of experience in reliability, mechanical maintenance, or asset integrity engineering

• Experience working with mechanical equipment in industrial settings (e.g., utilities, oil & gas, power, manufacturing)

• Familiarity with tools such as RCFA, FMEA, RCM, and reliability databases

• Proficiency with CMMS platforms and data analytics tools is an advantage

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of mechanical equipment failure modes

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability

• Effective communication and reporting skills

• Experience working in cross-functional maintenance or project teams

• Continuous improvement mindset with focus on asset performance