Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Specialist

Duties & Responsibilities: - Lead and facilitate detailed Root Cause Analysis for critical equipment failures and safety incidents. - Use structured RCA methodologies (TapRooT, ICAM, 5‑Why, FTA) to identify technical, human, and systemic root causes. - Develop recommendations and corrective actions with responsible departments. - Maintain the RCA database, track implementation, and verify effectiveness of actions. - Conduct post‑implementation reviews and monitor recurring failure indicators. - Train internal teams on RCA techniques and investigative tools. - Support Management of Change (MOC) reviews related to failure mitigation. Competencies: - Strong expertise in RCA tools (TapRooT, Apollo, etc.). - Analytical thinking with ability to identify systemic causes. - Excellent facilitation, interviewing, and communication skills. - Technical understanding of equipment failure modes. - Ability to evaluate evidence, timelines, logs, and technical documentation. - Strong report writing and investigation documentation skills. - Certified TapRooT® Investigator (Essential) - Apollo Root Cause Methodology certification (optional) - CRL Minimum Requirements: - Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (BE) or an equivalent qualification from a reputable university. Preferably Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation - Experience: Min. 15 years relevant technical experience in engineering field in large Refinery or Petrochemical Min. 5 years experience in RCA facilitation and defect elimination process is a must.