Mechanical Support Engineer - Lead Maintenance & Projects

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

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