Reliability Engineer

Reliability Engineer – Operated Assets

Wood is recruiting for a Reliability Engineer assigned to the Operated Assets function for a 12-month fixed term. The role will be based at the client’s Aberdeen City Centre office on a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote).

The Reliability Engineer will improve the reliability, integrity, and safety of equipment and systems across operations using data‑driven analysis, engineering principles, and proactive maintenance strategies to reduce failures, optimise asset life, and support safe, cost‑effective operations.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects that support green hydrogen and fuel switching, as well as local clients with energy transition.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice.
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, four‑times base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle.
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests.
• Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Asset Reliability & Performance
  • Analyse asset performance data to identify trends, recurring failures, and improvement opportunities.
  • Develop and maintain asset reliability models, including criticality assessments and failure mode analysis.
  • Implement reliability centred maintenance (RCM), failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA/FMECA), and condition monitoring strategies.
• Maintenance Strategy Development
  • Optimise preventive and predictive maintenance plans to ensure efficient asset care.
  • Recommend maintenance task changes based on reliability insights and operational performance.
  • Support digitalisation of maintenance data, KPIs, and dashboards.
• Equipment Failure Investigation
  • Lead or support root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and integrity issues.
  • Develop corrective and preventive actions, tracking implementation and effectiveness.
• Surveillance & Ownership
  • Support pro‑active technical monitoring and exception‑based surveillance.
  • Conduct reviews of content and implementation of Technical Monitoring Plans (TMPs).
  • Support and provide guidance on frontline surveillance and equipment ownership.
• Reliability Tools & Methods
  • Skill at applying techniques such as:
    • Condition monitoring (vibration, thermography, lubrication analysis).
    • Reliability statistics and modelling.
  • Knowledge of techniques such as:
    • Reliability growth and RAM (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability) modelling.
    • Weibull analysis.
• Continuous Improvement & Standards
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce unplanned downtime and optimise cost of ownership.
  • Ensure compliance with asset integrity standards, engineering procedures, and safety regulations.
  • Support engineering design reviews to incorporate reliability into new projects and modifications.
• Cross Functional Support
  • Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and HSE teams to ensure safe and reliable performance.
  • Provide technical guidance to maintenance engineers, technicians, and planners.
  • Participate in shutdown/turnaround planning and risk assessments.

Qualifications

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Reliability, or related).
• Knowledge of reliability engineering principles (RCM, FMEA, RCA, reliability modelling).
• Strong analytical skills with experience in CMMS/EAM systems (e.g. SAP).
• Ability to interpret maintenance and asset performance data.

Desirable

• Experience in oil & gas, manufacturing, chemicals, utilities, or heavy industry.
• Offshore Certification such as BOSIET.
• Certification such as CMRP, CRE, or equivalent.
• Site experience in the introduction and development of reliability processes and procedures.
• Familiarity with condition monitoring techniques.
• Root Cause Analysis Certification.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Key Competencies

• Problem solving and critical thinking.
• Data analysis and fact-based decision making.
• Technical report writing.
• Collaboration and influencing.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Safety focused behaviour.
• Self motivated.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non‑exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.