Responsible Mechanical Engineer

Overview

As a Responsible Mechanical Engineer at Huntsman Wilton you will safeguard the safe, reliable operation of key production assets within a COMAH top-tier environment. You will be the mechanical authority on site, shaping asset integrity, maintenance governance, and long-term reliability strategies. The role offers visibility and impact across maintenance, CAPEX projects, and plant improvements. You will work with cross-functional teams to drive safer, cost-effective operations and asset health at scale.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mechanical and pressure systems in compliance with legal, company, and industry standards
• Define maintenance strategies balancing integrity, reliability, and cost
• Act as Design Authority for mechanical aspects of CAPEX and site projects
• Develop detailed work scopes and specifications for major overhauls and shutdowns
• Own and maintain functional technical data in the site registry
• Provide functional leadership to engineering, maintenance, and contractor resources
• Develop asset life plans and identify repair/refurbishment/replacement needs
• Optimize spares strategy and inventory to ensure availability while controlling costs
• Drive mechanical engineering improvement plans and embed best practices
• Manage engineering and maintenance budget aligned with site objectives

Key requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline), or equivalent hands-on experience
• 15+ years of experience in chemical, petrochemical, or COMAH environments
• Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment and rotating machinery
• Knowledge of pressure systems and Fitness for Service concepts
• Maintenance and reliability engineering best practices
• Experience with SAP or similar maintenance systems
• Track record of contributing to CAPEX projects and plant reliability initiatives
• Membership (or eligibility) of a relevant professional engineering body

• Strong technical authority and decision-making confidence
• Structured, analytical mindset with risk management focus
• Ability to work autonomously and collaborate across global teams
• Mechanical equipment and rotating machinery expertise
• Pressure systems and Fitness for Service awareness
• Maintenance and reliability engineering best practices

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