Asset Reliability Engineer

Mission

The Asset Reliability Engineer at RINA Consulting S.p.A. is responsible for driving the enhancement of asset performance through the development and implementation of reliability-centred maintenance (RCM) programmes specifically designed for the energy sector. This role is essential in managing detailed technical documentation, performing comprehensive reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM) analyses, and producing authoritative technical publications and training materials. The Engineer leads critical project activities, ensuring the delivery of timely, high-quality solutions that meet client expectations while adhering to industry standards and best practices.

Key Accountabilities

As an Asset Reliability Engineer, you will assume a pivotal role in upholding and advancing the strategic and operational aspects of reliability engineering within the maintenance and optimisation of vital energy infrastructure assets. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading RCM Programme Development: Designing and overseeing the implementation of reliability-centred maintenance strategies by identifying critical equipment, analysing failure modes, and recommending effective maintenance approaches to enhance operational reliability and availability.
• Project Technical Documentation Management: Ensuring the creation, organisation, and control of accurate, detailed technical documentation covering specifications, procedures, calculations, and reports. This documentation must meet rigorous industry standards and client obligations, supporting transparent communication and compliance.
• Execution of RAM Studies: Conducting comprehensive reliability, availability, and maintainability assessments to pinpoint potential performance improvements and minimise risks associated with asset failure or downtime.
• Development and Delivery of Training and Publications: Authoring high-quality technical materials such as white papers and training content that share deep expertise and innovation in asset reliability. Effectively presenting and facilitating these materials to clients and internal teams to promote knowledge transfer and capability building.
• Task Ownership and Leadership: Taking full responsibility for assigned project tasks, upholding project timelines, objectives, and standards. Leading engineering analyses, solution development, and documentation review processes, while collaborating seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams to ensure excellence in delivery.

This role also involves proactive identification of opportunities to improve asset reliability through data-driven insights and adherence to best practices, ensuring that the engineering solutions provided contribute sustainably to clients' operational success.

Education

Qualifications

To excel as an Asset Reliability Engineer, candidates should possess the following qualifications:

• Approximately 5 years of experience in asset maintenance management, ideally within an engineering consultancy setting, demonstrating a solid understanding of maintenance engineering principles and practices.
• Proficiency in the use of specialised reliability software such as MAROS or BlockSim is advantageous. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite are required to efficiently manage documentation and support analytical activities.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities, capable of guiding and nurturing junior engineers by fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment
• Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills that enable effective management of complex tasks and strategic decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven aptitude for working effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations governing asset maintenance and reliability engineering, ensuring compliance and best practice adherence.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related discipline is essential.

These qualifications provide a solid foundation for making meaningful contributions to RINA Consulting’s asset reliability engineering objectives within the dynamic energy sector.

Compensation Data

The salary range and job grade for this position are defined based on objective, role-related criteria and responsibilities in accordance with CCNL RINA (CNEL code I480). The gross annual salary range foreseen is between €40.000 and €50.000 and will be finally defined on candidate’s professional experience, qualifications, competencies and overall alignment with the role. In addition, an annual variable compensation component is provided, based on both Company and individual performance objectives in accordance with the current policies and collective agreements. The overall compensation package is complemented by the Company's welfare.

Competencies