Senior Mechanical Engineer

NES Fircroft; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a 12-month contract at the Wytch Farm oilfield near Corfe Castle. The role involves managing mechanical and integrity duties for static equipment, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering stakeholder relationships. Candidates should have a Mechanical Engineering degree and a minimum of 8 years' experience in oil and gas. A valid UK driving license is required.

Benefits

Support with visas and work permits

Safety and compliance benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of senior mechanical engineering experience in oil and gas preferred.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards it is desirable.
• Knowledge of UK onshore safety legislation and standards is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform senior mechanical and integrity engineering duties for static equipment.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Manage integrity risks and maintain stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Stakeholder communication

Corrosion management

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

NES Fircroft is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our client's team at the Wytch Farm oilfield near Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset. This is an initial 12-month contract with potential for extension. The role involves working on-site Monday to Friday.

The position's responsibilities include performing senior mechanical and integrity engineering duties for static equipment, ensuring compliance with standards, and managing integrity risks. A key focus is on regulatory compliance (PSSR, PSR, COMAH) and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Safety Ownership

• Apply the nine Life Saving Rules to ensure safety.
• Promote safety, environmental, and risk discussions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Senior Asset Engineering tasks.
• Approve piping isometrics for construction.
• Approve purchase specifications for valves, materials, and ratings.
• Approve quality packs for fabrication.
• Prepare technical specifications for static equipment.
• Review management of change (MOC) proposals impacting asset integrity.

Integrity Management

• Share and escalate asset risks appropriately.
• Perform code-compliant calculations and review third-party reports.
• Maintain pipeline risk assessments and prepare annual integrity reviews.
• Prepare monthly integrity KPIs.
• Conduct weekly remote interrogation of cathodic protection systems.
• Review vendor reports, challenge recommendations, and follow up actions.
• Review and revise engineering standards.

Corrosion Management

• Follow corrosion management strategies and understand corrosion mechanisms.
• Contribute to corrosion risk assessments.
• Review and approve risk-based assessments for inspections.
• Endorse corrosion under insulation (CUI) inspection plans.
• Investigate corrosion failures and apply lessons learned.
• Approve repair methods for corrosion issues.
• Identify trends affecting asset integrity and KPIs.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards it is desirable.
• API/EEMUA certifications are desirable.
• Minimum 8 years of senior mechanical engineering experience in oil and gas preferred; candidates with at least 5 years in related industries will be considered.
• Knowledge of UK onshore safety legislation, codes, and standards for pressure equipment and pipelines.
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder relationship abilities.
• Attention to detail in high-hazard environments.
• Self-motivated with a solutions-oriented approach.
• Mentoring experience is a plus.
• Valid UK driving license required.

With over 90 years of combined experience, NES Fircroft is a leading engineering staffing provider across multiple sectors worldwide. We support contractors with visas, work permits, benefits, and accommodation, ensuring safety and compliance.