Responsible Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Senior technical authority role at a major Teesside industrial site, focused on keeping mechanical assets safe, compliant and reliable while shaping long-term asset integrity strategy. You will lead mechanical engineering activities, govern standards, and liaise with external specialists and authorities to support CAPEX, maintenance and asset renewal. This position offers broad impact spanning safety-critical engineering governance and multi-disciplinary collaboration.

Pay / Benefits

• visa and work permit assistance
• accommodation support
• market-leading benefits packages
• confidential discussion opportunities

Responsibilities

• Maintain mechanical asset integrity across fixed and rotating equipment
• Ensure pressure systems integrity including PSSR and COMAH compliance
• Oversee engineering standards, governance, and regulatory compliance
• Approve repairs/modifications to EHS-critical equipment
• Lead asset life planning and engineering improvement strategies
• Collaborate with external engineering specialists, inspection bodies and Competent Authority
• Support CAPEX, maintenance and asset renewal strategies
• Lead and develop mechanical engineering duty holders and technical teams

Key requirements

• Degree-qualified, Chartered Engineer with 10+ years in chemical, petrochemical, process or high-hazard manufacturing environments
• Strong experience with Upper Tier COMAH sites, mechanical integrity, pressure systems and PSSR
• Knowledge of ASME, API and HSE/HSG guidance

• Leadership
• Stakeholder engagement
• Communication and collaboration
• Mechanical integrity of fixed and rotating equipment
• Pressure systems and PSSR/compliance
• COMAH awareness and regulatory governance

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