Mechanical Technical Authority

Wolviston Management Services; North East; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Tioxide Materials Ltd, via Wolviston Management Services, is recruiting a Mechanical Technical Authority to lead the engineering governance for all mechanical assets at the Greatham site in Hartlepool.

You will define standards, ensure compliance with UK regulations, oversee integrity programs, and sign off on critical design changes, maintenance plans and MOC activities, driving reliability and safe operations across the site.

Qualifications

• Essential degree in mechanical engineering and professional registration or active pursuit of CEng.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in COMAH/chemical/heavy process industries.
• Strong knowledge of Pressure Systems, Rotating & Static Equipment, and Piping.
• Deep understanding of Mechanical Integrity Management and Reliability Engineering.
• Solid grasp of UK standards: PSSR, PUWER, LOLER, COMAH, API 510/570/580, ASME/PD5500, BS EN, EEMUA.

Responsibilities

• Act as Mechanical Technical Authority within site framework and maintain standards and procedures.
• Provide mechanical assurance for COMAH compliance and review deviations.
• Lead Mechanical Integrity Programme and asset life planning.
• Oversee inspections, RBI strategies, and condition monitoring for reliability.
• Review and approve MOC activities and capital project inputs.
• Lead investigations and risk assessments for major incidents.

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or in progress

Job description

Wolviston Management Services are recruiting on behalf of Tioxide Materials Ltd for a Mechanical Technical Authority to join their Engineering team at their manufacturing facility in Greatham, Hartlepool, please see details below;

Job Purpose:

The Mechanical Technical Authority provides technical leadership and governance for all mechanical assets across the Greatham site. The role is responsible for defining engineering standards, ensuring compliance with statutory and corporate requirements, maintaining mechanical asset integrity, approving engineering practices and supporting long-term reliability and lifecycle management strategies.

The Mechanical Technical Authority acts as a technical approver for significant mechanical engineering decisions and ensures that mechanical risks are identified, assessed and controlled throughout the asset lifecycle.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Technical Authority and Governance:

Act as the designated Mechanical Technical Authority within the site Technical Authority Framework. Own and maintain the site's mechanical engineering standards, specifications and engineering procedures. Provide mechanical engineering assurance to support COMAH compliance, review and approve technical deviations and act as the site mechanical subject matter expert. Establish and maintain engineering governance processes that support the safe and reliable operation of plant assets and conduct periodic engineering assurance reviews to verify compliance with standards and identify opportunities for improvement.

Mechanical Integrity Management:

Lead the site Mechanical Integrity Programme, maintaining asset life plans and technical oversight of critical mechanical assets to ensure they remain fit for purpose, safe and reliable throughout their lifecycle. Define maintenance, inspection and performance standards for safety-critical mechanical equipment and verify the ongoing effectiveness of mechanical barriers that prevent loss of containment and major accident events.

Engineering Standards, Compliance and Digital Asset Management:

Maintain mechanical engineering standards, statutory and corporate compliance, and accurate asset data within EAM, inspection and integrity systems to support effective engineering assurance and governance.

Corrosion, Inspection, Degradation and Reliability Management:

Provide technical oversight of inspection, corrosion control and RBI strategies, ensuring damage mechanisms, inspection findings and repair methods are effectively managed while using condition monitoring, failure analysis and continuous improvement techniques to improve asset reliability, availability and maintainability.

Management of Change:

Review and approve mechanical Management of Change activities, ensuring engineering risks are assessed and asset integrity and regulatory compliance are maintained. Review and approve deviations from mechanical engineering standards where appropriate.

Capital Projects and Contractor/Vendor Support Management:

Provide mechanical technical authority input to capital projects and specialist contractors, ensuring designs, commissioning, acceptance and supplier support activities align with Tioxide engineering standards.

Incident Investigation and Risk Management:

Lead or support mechanical failure and loss of containment investigations, providing engineering expertise for risk assessments, process safety reviews and improvement actions that support Major Accident Prevention and Process Safety Management programmes.

Technical Leadership:

Provide coaching and mentoring to engineering and maintenance personnel, supporting competency development, graduate engineers and technical professionals while promoting engineering excellence and best practice across the site.

Experience and Qualifications:

Essential

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or actively working towards Chartered status.
• Minimum 10 years' experience within a COMAH, chemical, petrochemical, energy or heavy process industry environment.
• Extensive knowledge of:
• Pressure Systems
• Rotating Equipment
• Static Equipment
• Piping Systems
• Mechanical Integrity Management
• Reliability Engineering
• Strong understanding of UK engineering legislation and standards including:
• Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR)
• PUWER
• LOLER
• COMAH Regulations
• API 510, 570 and 580 principles
• ASME and PD5500
• BS EN Mechanical Equipment Standards
• EEMUA Guidance
• Experience leading technical investigations and root cause analysis.

Desirable

• Chartered Membership of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
• API, ASME, EEMUA or equivalent industry qualifications.
• Experience acting as a Technical Authority within a major hazard facility.
• Knowledge of RBI, RCM and asset management systems.

Benefits

• We offer a Workplace Pension Scheme via Legal & General, there is a 4% minimum employee contribution, the company will match your own contributions up to a maximum of 8%. We also allow employee Additional Voluntary Contributions to help you save for the future.
• Private Medical Insurance (optional), Life Assurance and Income Protection are all included as contractual benefits with us, providing desired security where it matters most.

About the Organisation

Tioxide manufactures premium-performance titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigments, marketed under the TIOXIDE and DELTIO brands, and supplied to customers worldwide across a range of essential applications.

Headquartered in Stockton-on-Tees in the UK, Tioxide combines more than 50 years of manufacturing heritage with advanced technical expertise, strong customer partnerships, and a commitment to continuous innovation.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of LB Group, the world's leading TiO2 pigment and titanium sponge manufacturer, Tioxide is entering an exciting new chapter. As the business continues to evolve, we are welcoming new talent to help build on our strong heritage and contribute to our future success.

At Tioxide, you'll have the chance to make a real impact in a business where people work together, take ownership, deliver on their commitments and continually look for better ways of doing things.

Whether you're starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll be joining a business with a proud history, a supportive team and a clear vision for the future.