Job description

The Root Cause Analysis Specialist (Equipment Failure and Safety Incident Investigation) is responsible for leading and facilitating detailed Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for critical equipment failures and safety incidents within large refinery or petrochemical engineering environments. The role applies structured Root Cause Analysis methodologies including TapRooT, ICAM, 5-Why, FTA, and Apollo Root Cause Analysis / Apollo Root Cause Methodology to identify technical, human, and systemic root causes of operational failures and safety events. The specialist evaluates failure mechanisms, equipment failure modes, technical evidence, operational timelines, system logs, and technical documentation to determine root causes and contributing factors. The role develops corrective actions and recommendations in coordination with responsible departments and supports the defect elimination process to prevent recurrence of incidents and failures. Responsibilities include maintaining the RCA database, tracking corrective action implementation, verifying effectiveness of mitigation measures, and conducting post-implementation reviews to monitor recurring failure indicators and operational reliability trends. The position supports Management of Change (MOC) processes related to failure mitigation and system improvements while ensuring proper investigation documentation and reporting standards. The specialist also trains internal teams on Root Cause Analysis techniques and investigative tools such as TapRooT, Apollo Root Cause Analysis, ICAM, 5-Why, and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA). The role requires strong technical understanding of equipment failure modes and engineering systems typically found in large refinery or petrochemical facilities and the ability to evaluate complex technical evidence and documentation during incident investigations. Certification as a Certified TapRooT® Investigator is required, while Apollo Root Cause Methodology certification and CRL are considered additional qualifications. The position requires extensive engineering experience including long-term technical exposure in refinery or petrochemical facilities combined with hands-on facilitation of Root Cause Analysis and defect elimination initiatives.