Job description

Support the implementation of Operations Excellence and Compliance by independently assessing the effectiveness of reliability engineering, maintenance, inspection, and asset integrity programs across KJO. Monitor reliability performance, verify compliance with corporate standards and industry best practices, conduct technical audits and field assessments, evaluate equipment reliability and integrity risks, verify implementation of corrective actions, and promote continual improvement to enhance asset reliability, operational availability, process safety, and business performance.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Policies, Processes and Procedures

• Ensure compliance with KJO policies, Operations Excellence (OE) requirements, Asset Integrity standards, Reliability Engineering practices, and applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in the development, review, and continual improvement of Operations Excellence procedures, reliability standards, and asset integrity governance documents.
• Monitor implementation of Operations Excellence initiatives related to Asset Integrity, Reliability Engineering, Inspection, Maintenance, and Integrity Management across KJO.

Operations Excellence & Compliance

• Conduct compliance assessments, audits, technical reviews, and field verification activities to evaluate adherence to approved standards, engineering practices, and corporate requirements.
• Verify implementation and effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions resulting from audits, assessments, incidents, failures, and Operations Excellence observations.
• Monitor closure of Operations Excellence observations and validate supporting evidence prior to recommending closure.

Reliability & Integrity

• Review Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Risk-Based Inspection (RBI), Fitness-for-Service (FFS), Asset Integrity Management (AIM), and maintenance strategies to verify compliance with corporate standards and industry best practices.
• Assess implementation of preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs and verify their effectiveness in improving equipment reliability.
• Evaluate equipment reliability, availability, maintainability, integrity performance, and lifecycle management through technical assessments and performance reviews.
• Verify implementation of mechanical integrity programs, inspection strategies, corrosion management, and integrity assurance activities.

Performance Monitoring & Analysis

• Monitor and analyze reliability and asset integrity KPIs including equipment availability, Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), equipment criticality, inspection compliance, and maintenance effectiveness.
• Analyze reliability trends, recurring failures, integrity risks, and performance gaps to identify continual improvement opportunities.
• Benchmark reliability and asset integrity performance against corporate objectives and recognized industry best practices.
• Prepare dashboards, technical reports, and management presentations supporting informed decision-making.

Failure Analysis & Risk Management

• Review Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations, failure reports, equipment integrity assessments, and lessons learned to verify quality and effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Evaluate reliability risks and verify implementation of appropriate mitigation measures.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability, asset integrity, operational availability, process safety, and maintenance effectiveness.
• Support implementation of reliability improvement initiatives based on data analysis, audits, and performance assessments.

Governance, Audits & Reporting

• Support corporate Operations Excellence assessments, internal audits, external audits, and management reviews related to reliability, inspection, maintenance, and asset integrity.
• Review reliability databases, SAP records, FRACAS information, inspection records, and technical documentation to verify completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Prepare executive reports highlighting compliance status, reliability performance, operational risks, outstanding actions, audit findings, and improvement recommendations.

Coordination & Technical Support

• Coordinate with Maintenance, Operations, Inspection, Projects, Engineering, Process Safety, and other departments regarding Operations Excellence initiatives and compliance activities.
• Provide technical guidance on reliability engineering methodologies, asset integrity management, reliability KPIs, and Operations Excellence requirements.
• Facilitate workshops, awareness sessions, and technical meetings related to reliability improvement and compliance initiatives.

Safety, Health & Environment

• Complies with all relevant safety, health and environmental procedures to ensure a healthy and safe work environment.

Additional Responsibilities

• The post holder may be required to undertake additional duties, which may be reasonably expected and forms part of the function of the post.

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Design Drafting Section and Engineers in OND, OFD, MSSD, PMD, ECD, ISD, etc. as required.

External: GES Contractors and Vendors.

Skills

Academic & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Materials, Industrial Engineering, or another relevant Engineering discipline.
• Certifications such as Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP), API 580 (Risk-Based Inspection), API 510, API 570, or API 653, ISO 55001 Asset Management, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (preferably Black Belt), TAPRooT® or equivalent, ISO 9001 Internal Auditor, NEBOSH or equivalent, PMP are preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in one or more of the following:
• Reliability Engineering
• Asset Integrity
• Mechanical Integrity
• Inspection Engineering
• Maintenance Engineering
• Operations Excellence
• Technical Assurance
• Risk Management
• Process Safety Management

Languages

• The minimum English language required is KJO L5 – Upper-Intermediate.