Mechanical Support Engineer

Todd Hayes Ltd; Wareham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Bonus

Private Medical Insurance

Private Dental Insurance

Flexible Benefit Allowance

Life Assurance

Excellent Pension Provision

23 Days Holiday

Profit 'Units' Sharing Scheme

Job summary

Todd Hayes Ltd. is assisting a leading independent Oil & Gas Operator in recruiting a Mechanical Support Engineer for their Wytch Farm asset in Dorset.

The role focuses on providing day-to-day mechanical engineering support across the asset and leading the Mechanical Technician Team to deliver a safe, efficient maintenance service. The successful candidate will contribute to developing and implementing the long-term mechanical infrastructure strategy for the asset, with a Mon-Fri, 7.5-hour

Qualifications

• Technical competence within a mechanical engineering discipline, recognised apprenticeship, or equivalent technical qualification (HND preferred).
• Ten years relevant experience, at least five years within a petrochemical environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and safely deliver the asset work schedule with the technician team.
• Liaise with technicians, contractors and others to ensure efficient maintenance and minor modification work.
• Coordinate the engineering review and approval of plant modifications.
• Plan and deliver minor mechanical projects / minor modification work as required.
• Analyse plant breakdowns and implement actions for improved performance; specify modifications to plant equipment and systems.
• Manage the effectiveness of equipment maintenance strategies.
• Review and optimise inventory requirements for mechanical equipment; manage non-inventory procurement.
• Support the training and development of technicians.

Skills

Rotating equipment

Pumps

Compressors

Engines

Gearboxes

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Piping systems

PSVs & valves

Pressure systems

Risk assessment

Process safety management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Strategic leadership

Education

HND in mechanical engineering

Mechanical engineering apprenticeship

Equivalent technical qualification

Job description

Mechanical Support Engineer

Our client, a leading independent Oil & Gas Operator, are currently seeking a Mechanical Support Engineer to join their team in Wytch Farm, Dorset.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing day-to-day mechanical engineering support across the asset, including leading the Mechanical Technician Team to deliver a safe, efficient, and reliable maintenance service. The successful candidate will also contribute to the development and implementation of the long-term mechanical infrastructure strategy for the asset.

This is a Mon-Friday, 7.5-hour role based in their offices.

Key Requirements Include:

Skills and Competencies:

• Broad experience with mechanical equipment in a hazardous process industry including
  • Rotating Equipment (including pumps, compressors, engines, gearboxes) and their associated sealing and lube oil systems
  • Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems.
  • Piping systems, including PSVs, valves, filters and associated equipment
  • Pressure systems, including vessels, exchangers and associated equipment
• Proficient in the application of the principles of risk assessment and process safety management
• High standards of workmanship, attention to detail and concern for accuracy.
• Proven team-working and influencing skills.
• Able to take strategic leadership role for assigned responsibilities.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation.

Qualifications

• Technical competence within a mechanical engineering discipline, recognised apprenticeship, or equivalent technical qualification (HND preferred)
• Ten years relevant experience, at least five years within a petrochemical environment

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Work with the technician team to plan and safely deliver the asset work schedule
• Liaise with technicians, contractors and others to ensure efficient execution of maintenance and minor modification work
• Co-ordinate the engineering review and approval of plant modifications
• Plan and deliver minor mechanical projects / minor modification work as required
• Analyse plant breakdowns and implement actions for improved performance; specify modifications to plant equipment and systems.
• Manage the effectiveness of equipment maintenance strategies.
• Review and optimise inventory requirements for mechanical equipment. Manage non-inventory procurement requirements including specification of equipment.
• Support the training and development of technicians.

There are a number of Safety Critical Tasks that you will be made aware of and systems you will be required to competently operate.

Benefits:

• Discretionary Bonus
• Private Medical Insurance
• Private Dental Insurance
• Flexible Benefit Allowance
• Life Assurance
• Excellent Pension Provision
• 23 Days Holiday
• Profit 'Units' Sharing Scheme

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.