Senior Mechanical Engineer - Oil & Gas Maintenance Lead

NES Fircroft; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft in Dorset is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to provide day-to-day support across the asset and lead the Mechanical Technician Team to deliver safe, reliable maintenance.

You’ll also play a role in improving equipment reliability and contributing to the longer-term mechanical engineering strategy for the site, working with technicians, contractors and operations to ensure safe execution.

Qualifications

• Broad mechanical engineering background
• Experience in petrochemical/oil & gas or hazardous process environment
• Rotating machinery experience including pumps, compressors, engines and gearboxes
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems, piping, valves, PSVs and pressure equipment
• Recognised mechanical engineering qualification; apprenticeship or equivalent; HND preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Mechanical Technician Team to plan and deliver maintenance safely and effectively
• Coordinate with technicians, contractors and stakeholders to ensure efficient work delivery
• Provide engineering support for plant modifications, breakdowns and reliability improvements
• Plan and deliver minor mechanical projects and modifications
• Develop and maintain mechanical equipment maintenance strategies
• Support procurement and inventory reviews for mechanical equipment
• Provide training and development support for technicians
• Apply strong process safety, risk management and engineering compliance

Job description

NES Fircroft in Dorset is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to provide day-to-day support across the asset and lead the Mechanical Technician Team to deliver safe, reliable maintenance.

You’ll also play a role in improving equipment reliability and contributing to the longer-term mechanical engineering strategy for the site, working with technicians, contractors and operations to ensure safe execution.