Mechanical Technical Authority

NES Fircroft; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Mechanical Technical Authority for Teesside. You will own mechanical engineering standards, provide technical governance and drive asset integrity across the site.

The role requires extensive experience in high-hazard environments and leadership to mentor engineers and coordinate with project teams. Based at Teesside, the senior vacancy offers a broad scope to influence safety-critical equipment, compliance with COMAH/PSSR, and strategic input into CAPEX and MOC

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified mechanical engineer with leadership experience in high-hazard environments.
• Experience delivering mechanical integrity programs for pressure systems and rotating equipment.
• Knowledge of COMAH, PSSR and applicable engineering standards.
• Proven track record in technical governance and asset integrity assurance.
• Strong stakeholder management and mentoring capabilities.

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.
• Act as senior mechanical SME, guiding across the site.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mechanical integrity

Pressure systems

Stakeholder management

MOC & CAPEX input

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

CEng or 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 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.