Mechanical Technical Authority - Asset Integrity Lead

Wolviston Management Services Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Job summary

Tioxide Materials Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Technical Authority to lead governance and engineering integrity at the Greatham/Hartlepool site. You will define standards, approve critical mechanical engineering decisions, and ensure compliance with COMAH and related UK regulations.

Based at Hartlepool in England, the role offers a challenging, senior engineering leadership position with responsibility for asset lifecycle, MOC reviews, and collaboration with capital projects and vendors to

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or actively working towards Chartered status.
• Minimum 10 years' experience within COMAH/chemical/petrochemical/energy or heavy process industry.
• 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 PSSR, PUWER, LOLER, COMAH, API 510/570/580, ASME and PD5500, BS EN Mechanical Equipment Standards, EEMUA Guidance.
• Experience leading technical investigations and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Act as Mechanical Technical Authority within the site framework; own and maintain mechanical standards and procedures.
• Lead Mechanical Integrity Programme and oversee asset life plans for critical equipment.
• Define maintenance, inspection and performance standards for safety-critical equipment.
• Review and approve Management of Change activities and deviations from standards.
• Provide input to capital projects and contractor/vendor activities to align with engineering standards.
• Lead or support incident investigations and risk assessments for process safety.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to engineering and maintenance personnel.

Skills

Pressure Systems

Rotating Equipment

Static Equipment

Piping Systems

Mechanical Integrity Management

Reliability Engineering

Root Cause Analysis

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards Chartered status

Job description

Tioxide Materials Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Technical Authority to lead governance and engineering integrity at the Greatham/Hartlepool site. You will define standards, approve critical mechanical engineering decisions, and ensure compliance with COMAH and related UK regulations.

Based at Hartlepool in England, the role offers a challenging, senior engineering leadership position with responsibility for asset lifecycle, MOC reviews, and collaboration with capital projects and vendors to