Explore this job opportunity as an Operational Reliability Engineer for an onshore project based in Angola. Employment will be with our client, a drilling and construction contractor.

Information about the job:

• Job Title: Operational Reliability Engineer.
• Projects: Onshore Project.
• Location: Angola.
• Status: Single Status.
• Start Date: ASAP.
• Rotation: 35/21.
• Duration: 12 months (renewable).
• Salary: USD 9,000 Monthly.
• Employer: Our client, a drilling and construction contractor.

Requirements/Qualifications/Competence:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Strong working knowledge of production facility operations and lifecycle support.
• Hands-on exposure to pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and operations phases.
• Solid understanding of HSE systems, risk management, and change management processes.
• Ability to interface effectively with engineering teams, vendors, licensors, and contractors.
• Experience with operational troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance improvement.
• Familiarity with QA/QC certification processes and system documentation control.
• Proficient English communication skills (written and spoken).
• Technical background in electrical systems, including diagnostic and preventive measures for electrical equipment.
• Understanding of engines with combined mechanical and electrical systems, with focus on electrical performance and reliability.

Tasks:

• Support technical activities across pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, test runs, and operational phases.
• Ensure all assigned activities comply with applicable HSE standards and safety requirements.
• Participate in safety reviews, PSSR sessions, and HSE meetings, providing technical input.
• Conduct field safety and quality observations and formally report findings.
• Assist with progress reporting and operational readiness assessments.
• Troubleshoot complex operational and HSE-related technical issues, including electrical failures beyond routine operations scope.
• Perform diagnostics and preventive measures on electrical equipment and engines.
• Lead or coordinate root cause investigations and prepare technical reports.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and replication of effective technical solutions across assets.
• Provide ongoing technical oversight of production operations to support performance targets.
• Coordinate operational technical matters with Corporate Engineering, Procurement, and Maintenance teams.
• Support shutdown planning activities, including scope definition, budgeting, and resource planning.
• Manage technical change processes, including risk assessments, HAZID/HAZOP, and documentation updates.
• Review and maintain operating manuals, procedures, and engineering documentation.
• Contribute to design reviews, commissioning readiness reviews, and system acceptance activities.
• Review spare parts and consumables lists and support technical procurement activities.
• Assist project teams during bidding, execution, and transition from commissioning to operations.