Senior Reliability Engineer
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Job Title: Senior Reliability Engineer
Department: Operations
Location: Kingsbury site in Tamworth
Join Our Team at BPA: Officially Where it’s a Great Place to Work!
At BPA, we’re proud to be jointly owned by BP and Shell - two of the world’s leading oil majors - which gives us the strength and stability of industry giants. Yet, with a close-knit team of around 180 professionals across the UK, we maintain a genuinely friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment. Our size means every individual is valued, and we work together as one team -sharing knowledge, supporting each other, and celebrating our successes collectively. This whole-team focus allows us to deliver industry-leading hydrocarbon transport and storage solutions, while providing the personal touch that only a united team can offer!
Our People:
What sets BPA apart is our people. We are committed to the development and growth of everyone in our team. Our leadership are invested in ongoing training, professional qualifications, and mentoring to help staff reach their full potential. For example, we offer regular technical training, support for gaining industry-recognised certifications, and opportunities to take on new responsibilities or lead projects. By encouraging continuous learning and providing clear pathways for progression, we ensure that everyone can enjoy a rewarding career and, together, deliver outstanding technical advice and services to our clients.
What will you be doing?
This is a senior engineering role focused on maximising the reliability, availability and performance of BPA’s operating assets with a focus on above ground assets such as pumps and valves. The role involves leading reliability risk assessments, analysing asset performance data, developing maintenance strategies, and embedding reliability principles across operations and projects. You will work closely with engineering, operations, maintenance and projects teams to drive continuous improvement, ensure regulatory compliance, and support safe, efficient and cost‑effective asset management.
You will:
- Lead reliability risk assessments using methodologies such as FMEA, FMECA, HAZOP and Root Cause Analysis.
- Develop and oversee condition monitoring strategies and define asset health indicators.
- Analyse reliability, performance and failure data to identify trends and provide evidence‑based recommendations.
- Design, optimise and continuously improve maintenance strategies to reduce downtime and extend asset life.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance and project teams to embed reliability best practice.
What you will need:
- Degree‑qualified Engineer (Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Science, or related discipline).
- Experienced in reliability engineering or a closely related field within an asset‑intensive industry.
- Strong working knowledge of reliability methodologies including FMEA, FMECA, RCA and RCM.
- Hands‑on experience using CMMS systems for maintenance planning, asset history and performance reporting.
- Ability to analyse complex data and translate findings into practical, actionable improvements.
- Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence cross‑functional teams.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards chartership (preferred).
Basic Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
Benefits:
- Ongoing training and development opportunities to support your professional growth
- Company car
- Generous pension (up to 12% employer contribution, 2% minimum employee)
- Annual bonus scheme (up to 12% of annual salary) with an extra 6% possible for standout performance – that’s 18%!
- Life insurance (4x annual salary)
- 28 days holiday + 8 days bank holidays plus the ability to buy/sell holidays
- Family friendly policies from day 1 of employment
- An award winning Private Medical Insurance scheme with additional perks
- Employee assistance support scheme
- Various well-being initiatives
Join us and become a vital part of a team, Keeping the UK Moving 24/7/365!
Diversity & Inclusion
We know that diverse teams drive innovation and excellence. Research shows that people from underrepresented groups may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every requirement. At BPA, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every detail in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.