Mechanical Technical Authority

NES Group Ltd; Durham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary & Benefits

Job summary

NES Group Ltd is recruiting a Mechanical Technical Authority for Teesside. This senior role leads site-wide mechanical engineering governance and asset integrity, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.

You will own standards for mechanical engineering, drive integrity across pressure systems and equipment, and mentor engineers while supporting MOC, CAPEX and project activities in a major chemical manufacturing site.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• CEng or working towards Chartered status.
• 10+ years' experience in chemical/high-hazard environments.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical integrity, pressure systems and fixed/rotating equipment.
• Familiarity with COMAH, PSSR and relevant standards.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical engineering standards, specifications and technical assurance.
• Lead mechanical integrity across pressure systems, piping and equipment.
• Oversee asset integrity, RBI, corrosion and safety-critical equipment.
• Provide input into MOC, CAPEX, projects and contractor activities.
• Support COMAH, PSSR and relevant standards and legislation.
• Lead technical investigations and root cause analysis.
• Mentor and guide site mechanical SME.

Skills

Mechanical leadership

Stakeholder management

Technical governance

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

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 andManufacturingsectors 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