Senior EI Maintenance Engineer - Uptime & Shutdown Lead

argentenergylimited; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Medicash

Enhanced sick pay

Cycle to work

Employee Assistance Program

Enhanced Pension

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Argent Energy is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to ensure high plant uptime across Stanlow sites and the Argent Oil Terminal. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm, with paid call-out and overtime options.

You will lead maintenance planning, support the EI team leader, and ensure compliance with Argent policies as well as EA/HSE/EEMUA standards. Develop others and drive safe, reliable operations.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years EI maintenance experience in Oil/Gas/Chemical industries.
• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship; COMPEX Ex01-Ex04.
• IOSH/NEBOSH – Workplace Safety.
• HNC/HND in an engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Support and deputise for the EI team leader in the development and execution of maintenance plans.
• Ensure both preventative and corrective maintenance is carried out in a timely manner and complies with Argent policies / standards and external standards e.g. EA, HSE, EEMUA.
• Act as technical support on maintenance issues.
• Take a lead role in the planning and execution of shutdowns across all plants.
• Maintain and update the CMMS and provide robust feedback for maintenance works.
• Actively support the development of colleagues and apprentices.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance engineering

Instrumentation knowledge

Safety mindset

Training & development

Prioritisation

Organisation

Communication

Analytical

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

HNC/HND in engineering

IOSH/NEBOSH

Job description

Argent Energy is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to ensure high plant uptime across Stanlow sites and the Argent Oil Terminal. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm, with paid call-out and overtime options.

You will lead maintenance planning, support the EI team leader, and ensure compliance with Argent policies as well as EA/HSE/EEMUA standards. Develop others and drive safe, reliable operations.