Senior Mechanical Technical Authority & Asset Integrity Leader

Wolviston Management Services; North East; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Tioxide Materials Ltd, via Wolviston Management Services, is recruiting a Mechanical Technical Authority to lead the engineering governance for all mechanical assets at the Greatham site in Hartlepool.

You will define standards, ensure compliance with UK regulations, oversee integrity programs, and sign off on critical design changes, maintenance plans and MOC activities, driving reliability and safe operations across the site.

Qualifications

• Essential degree in mechanical engineering and professional registration or active pursuit of CEng.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in COMAH/chemical/heavy process industries.
• Strong knowledge of Pressure Systems, Rotating & Static Equipment, and Piping.
• Deep understanding of Mechanical Integrity Management and Reliability Engineering.
• Solid grasp of UK standards: PSSR, PUWER, LOLER, COMAH, API 510/570/580, ASME/PD5500, BS EN, EEMUA.

Responsibilities

• Act as Mechanical Technical Authority within site framework and maintain standards and procedures.
• Provide mechanical assurance for COMAH compliance and review deviations.
• Lead Mechanical Integrity Programme and asset life planning.
• Oversee inspections, RBI strategies, and condition monitoring for reliability.
• Review and approve MOC activities and capital project inputs.
• Lead investigations and risk assessments for major incidents.

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or in progress

Job description

Tioxide Materials Ltd, via Wolviston Management Services, is recruiting a Mechanical Technical Authority to lead the engineering governance for all mechanical assets at the Greatham site in Hartlepool.

You will define standards, ensure compliance with UK regulations, oversee integrity programs, and sign off on critical design changes, maintenance plans and MOC activities, driving reliability and safe operations across the site.