Europe Mechanical Engineer & Project Engineer
Position focuses on ensuring regulatory compliance and mechanical integrity across Europe.
Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical integrity assessments for high‑risk assets across all European sites.
- Maintain and update the Mechanical Integrity Criticality Assessment Register.
- Develop written schemes of examination (RBI/WSE) with external consultants.
- Approve mechanical and structural designs for new or modified equipment.
- Manage key capital projects at the Barry site, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
- Collaborate with site leaders, maintenance teams, and engineering personnel to agree on repair plans and decisions from inspections.
- Use SAP and other tools to report asset condition, inspection compliance, and identify end‑of‑life or overdue assets.
Required Education & Experience
- University degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum 10 years in Mechanical or Project Engineering within chemical or process industries.
- Proven experience managing Mechanical Integrity programmes, including:
- Written Schemes of Examination (WSE)
- Inspection planning
- Degradation analysis
- Repair execution
- Strong understanding of EU standards and directives, such as:
- Pressure Equipment Directive (2014/68/EU)
- Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC)
- Seveso Directive
- Excellent verbal and written communication, including working with non‑native English speakers.
Preferred Skills & Competencies
- Technical leadership as SME in mechanical integrity and structural design.
- Project management from scope development through execution.
- Analytical thinking for degradation mechanisms, failure modes, and material suitability.
- Collaboration with cross‑functional teams and external consultants.
- Systems knowledge: SAP for asset condition reporting.
- Standard development experience (pipe classes, vessel design, metallurgy).
- Willingness to travel up to one week at a time within Europe.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Robust benefits package.
- Supportive culture and career development opportunities.
Location
Barry is a seaside town in Wales, close to Cardiff, offering good schools, transport links, and local amenities.
