Mechanical Engineer

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

Description

Role Overview

We have a great opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join our established engineering and maintenance team at our chemical manufacturing facility in Llanelli.

In this role, you will play a key part in driving asset reliability, continuous improvement, and mechanical integrity across the site. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations within a hazardous process environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands-on technical role with a strong focus on reliability, problem solving, and operational excellence.

Role Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and implement plant reliability and maintenance improvements to prevent failures and optimise performance
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, using KPIs to enhance efficiency, planning, and work quality
• Provide technical support and coaching to technicians, contractors, and the wider maintenance team
• Manage and maintain technical documentation, including manuals, procedures, risk assessments, and maintenance records
• Own and optimise preventative and condition-based maintenance activities (e.g. vibration analysis, oil sampling)
• Take ownership of mechanical spare parts management, balancing availability, cost, and lead times
• Ensure all activities comply with safety standards and technical regulations, including auditing maintenance work
• Support fault diagnosis and problem solving in collaboration with Operations
• Contribute to Management of Change (MOC) processes and participate in HAZOP studies, commissioning, and equipment trials
• Provide input into capital projects, including design, equipment selection, and commissioning activities
• Support pressure systems compliance and statutory inspections
• Manage and supervise external contractors, ensuring safety and technical compliance

Experience and Competencies

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent qualification
• Proven experience in a chemical, COMAH, or complex manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of mechanical asset integrity and reliability engineering principles
• Experience using CMMS systems (e.g. SAP or Maximo)
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance and condition monitoring techniques
• Experience working in safety-critical and hazardous environments
• Exposure to ATEX environments is an advantage
• Chartered status (or working towards IMechE accreditation) is desirable

About Us

At Huntsman, we pride ourselves on being a people-oriented organization.

Our family-like atmosphere is cultivated by our diverse groups of team members around the world.

We welcome the talent, experience and fresh ideas that employees at all stages of their careers, from interns to seasoned professionals, bring to Huntsman.

In return, we offer you the opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic, industry-leading company, where safety and ethics always come first.