Mechanical Technical Authority

NES Group Ltd; Durham; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Group Ltd is recruiting a Mechanical Technical Authority to provide site-wide engineering leadership, governance and asset integrity assurance at our Teesside-based operation.

You will own mechanical standards, lead integrity across pressure systems and equipment, and guide MOC, CAPEX, and contractor activities while supporting COMAH, PSSR and safety-critical programmes. A senior SME role offering mentorship and strategic oversight across the site.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• CEng or aiming for Chartered status is preferred.
• 10+ years in chemical, petrochemical or high-hazard environments.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical engineering standards, spec and assurance.
• Lead mechanical integrity across pressure systems and rotating equipment.
• Oversee asset integrity, RBI and corrosion programmes.
• Provide input into MOC, CAPEX, projects and contractor activities.
• Support COMAH, PSSR and related engineering standards.
• Lead technical investigations and root cause analysis.
• Act as senior mechanical SME, mentoring across the site.

Skills

Mechanical leadership

Stakeholder management

Technical governance

Root cause analysis

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

CEng or working towards Chartered status

Job description

Mechanical Technical Authority

Teesside

Permanent

Competitive Salary & Benefits

We're working with a leading chemical manufacturing business to recruit a Mechanical Technical Authority to provide site-wide mechanical engineering leadership, technical governance and asset integrity assurance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own mechanical engineering standards, specifications and technical assurance.
• Lead mechanical integrity across pressure systems, piping and fixed/rotating equipment.
• Oversee asset integrity, reliability, RBI, corrosion and safety-critical equipment.
• Provide technical input into MOC, CAPEX, projects and contractor activities.
• Support COMAH, PSSR and relevant engineering standards and legislation.
• Lead technical investigations, root cause analysis and engineering improvements.
• Act as a senior mechanical SME, providing guidance and mentoring across the site.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering.
• CEng or working towards Chartered status.
• 10+ years' experience within chemical, petrochemical, energy or another high-hazard/process environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical integrity, pressure systems and fixed/rotating equipment.
• Experience with COMAH, PSSR and relevant engineering standards.
• Strong technical leadership and stakeholder management skills.

This is a senior technical position offering the opportunity to take ownership of mechanical standards, integrity and engineering assurance across a major manufacturing site.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients