Transport Engineer

Mexichem S.A.B. de C.V; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global materials company is seeking a Transport Engineer for its Runcorn site. Responsibilities include providing technical support for the safe transportation of pressurised gases, ensuring compliance with international regulations, and contributing to safety audits. Ideal candidates will have relevant engineering qualifications and experience in transport systems, with knowledge of ADR regulations highly desirable.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a technical support role for transport equipment.
• ADR Awareness & Dangerous Goods Safety Training is advantageous.
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for transportation equipment design and maintenance.
• Liaise with equipment manufacturers for compliance and safety evaluations.
• Conduct audits and inspections of logistics providers.

Skills

Technical support for transport equipment

Knowledge of ADR regulations

Experience with ISO tanks and bulk tankers

Education

Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

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You are purpose driven. Growth minded. Ready to stretch your potential. That’s the spirit of the community you will find at Orbia: where the purpose to advance life around the world drives our global team of over 23,000 every single day.

From creating solutions to deliver clean water, secure food supplies and reliable information to steering material advances that power the future of green and smart cities, transportation, and healthcare, we never settle for “good enough” when there’s an opportunity to make life better. Where purpose comes to life, it changes lives. This is what we live for.

Fluor and Energy Materials, an Orbia business, is hiring a Transport Engineer to be based across our Thornton Science Park and Runcorn sites inCheshire, UK.

Main Purpose

To offer technical support to internal and external customers transporting Fluor and Energy Materials products worldwide.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for the specification, design, and maintenance of transportation equipment (e.g., ISO tanks, cylinders, bulk tankers) used for the safe handling and distribution of pressurised gases in accordance with ADR and other international transport regulations.
• Support the development and implementation of transport engineering standards, procedures, and best practices to ensure the integrity and safety of gas containment systems during transit.
• Liaise with equipment manufacturers and suppliers to evaluate and approve transportation vessels, valves, and safety devices, ensuring suitability for product-specific requirements such as pressure ratings, materials compatibility, and temperature control.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for transport-related incidents, including leaks, pressure losses, or non-conformities related to gas containment systems.
• Conduct or support technical audits and inspections of third-party logistics providers to ensure compliance with regulatory and company transport safety standards.
• Work closely with HSE and compliance teams to ensure all transport systems meet international and regional legislation (e.g. ADR, RID, IMDG, IATA), including classification, labelling, and packaging requirements.
• Provide engineering input into asset lifecycle management of transport containers, including inspection intervals, requalification processes, and refurbishment strategies.
• Contribute to technical training for logistics and operations personnel on the handling, loading, and unloading of pressurised gas transport equipment.

Qualifications

• Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in either Mechanical Engineering/Chemical Engineering/Transport or Logistics Engineering/Process Engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree (BEng or BSc) in either Mechanical or Chemical Engineering/Logistics and Transport Engineering/Materials Engineering.
• ADR Awareness & Dangerous Goods Safety Training/Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Transport Management/IATA or IMDG Certification/BOC or BCGA Training in gas handling and safety would be advantageous.
• IOSH Managing Safely/NEBOSCH/Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) Awareness training or certification would be desirable.
• AutoCAD or SolidWorks Certification.
• Lean Six Sigma (Yellow/Green Belt)/AutoCAD or SolidWorks Certification/Project Management Qualification (Prince2 or APM) would be advantageous.

Knowledge/ Experience Required

2+ years of experience in technical support role for the specification, design, and maintenance of transportation equipment.

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Functional Area: FA Supply Chain (FA_SCH_01)