Chemical Plant Mechanical Engineer — Reliability & CI

Huntsman; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsman in Llanelli is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our established engineering and maintenance team at a chemical manufacturing facility. You will drive asset reliability, continuous improvement, and mechanical integrity across the site in a hazardous process environment.

This hands-on technical role focuses on reliability, problem solving, and operational excellence, supporting cross-functional teams and mentoring technicians while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in chemical, COMAH, or complex manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of asset integrity, reliability engineering, and CMMS usage (SAP/Maximo).

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement plant reliability and maintenance improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement using KPI metrics.
• Provide technical support and coaching to technicians and contractors.
• Maintain technical documentation incl. risk assessments.
• Own preventative and condition-based maintenance (e.g., vibration, oil sampling).
• Manage mechanical spare parts and lead times.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations, including audits.
• Support MOC processes, HAZOP studies, and commissioning activities.
• Input into capital projects, from design to commissioning.
• Support pressure systems compliance and statutory inspections.
• Manage external contractors safely and technically.

Skills

Asset integrity

Reliability engineering

CMMS

Hazardous environments

ATEX knowledge

Safety compliance

Stakeholder coaching

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

IMechE accreditation in progress

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Job description

Huntsman in Llanelli is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our established engineering and maintenance team at a chemical manufacturing facility. You will drive asset reliability, continuous improvement, and mechanical integrity across the site in a hazardous process environment.

This hands-on technical role focuses on reliability, problem solving, and operational excellence, supporting cross-functional teams and mentoring technicians while upholding safety and regulatory standards.