Reliability Engineer

Wood is currently recruiting for a Reliability Engineer assigned to the Operated Assets function for a 12 months fixed term duration. The Reliability Engineer will be based with our client's Aberdeen City Centre office, on a hybrid working arrangement of 3 days in office and 2 remotely., The Reliability Engineer is responsible for improving the reliability, integrity, and safety of equipment and systems across operations. This role uses data-driven analysis, engineering principles, and proactive maintenance strategies to reduce failures, optimise asset life, and support safe, cost effective operations., 1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. Surveillance & Ownership

• Support Pro Active Technical Monitoring and Exception Based Surveillance
• Conduct reviews of content and implementation of Technical Monitoring Plans (TMP's)
• Support and provide guidance on frontline surveillance and equipment ownership

5. Reliability Tools & Methods

• Skill at Apply 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

6. 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

7. 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

Essential

• 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

• 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, 4x 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

Operated Assets sits with Wood's Operations EMEA business and is based in Aberdeen. We build long term strategic relationships with clients across each of our 4 sub-service lines: Decommissioning, Operations & Maintenance, Duty Holder and Optimised Energy. We project manage decommissioning scopes and provide skilled people offshore to help our clients get the best out their assets and keep them ahead. We introduce the latest digital and decarb tools Wood has to offer making sure we are continuously driving value for clients and keep making them smarter and faster., At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges., Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people. www.woodplc.com