Senior Mechanical Engineer – Plant Reliability & Projects

Pin Point Recruitment; Essex; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Public bank holidays

Job summary

Pin Point Recruitment is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical engineering at the West Thurrock site. You will oversee mechanical equipment, piping and plant modifications, ensuring safe, reliable operation and delivering efficiency improvements.

The role requires senior mechanical experience in chemical/Oil & Gas or COMAH environments, with strong knowledge in mechanical integrity, reliability engineering, and managing multimillion-pound capital projects.

Qualifications

• Senior mechanical engineering experience in Chemical, Oil & Gas or similar Upper Tier COMAH environment.
• Experience with mechanical integrity, reliability engineering and maintenance best practice.
• Experience delivering multimillion-pound capital engineering projects.
• Mechanical Engineering degree; Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership advantageous.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering activities across the West Thurrock site and provide support across the wider UK group.
• Provide technical expertise across mechanical equipment, piping and plant modifications.
• Support the design, installation and commissioning of new equipment and engineering projects.
• Work with maintenance and inspection teams to improve plant reliability and equipment performance.
• Develop and improve mechanical engineering standards, specifications and procedures.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical issues and provide technical solutions to production and maintenance teams.
• Support capital projects from scoping through delivery, including contractor management.
• Carry out risk assessments, root cause analysis and reliability studies.
• Participate in MOCs, HAZOPs and other safety studies.
• Ensure engineering activities meet health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in plant performance and energy efficiency.

Skills

Senior mechanical experience

Rotating equipment knowledge

Pressure vessels knowledge

Piping systems knowledge

Project management & problem-solving

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Pin Point Recruitment is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical engineering at the West Thurrock site. You will oversee mechanical equipment, piping and plant modifications, ensuring safe, reliable operation and delivering efficiency improvements.

The role requires senior mechanical experience in chemical/Oil & Gas or COMAH environments, with strong knowledge in mechanical integrity, reliability engineering, and managing multimillion-pound capital projects.