Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Site Engineering Manager to lead all engineering functions at our COMAH-regulated chemical manufacturing site. This role is pivotal in ensuring asset integrity, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of plant reliability, availability, and safety. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemical, high hazard or process industries and excellent leadership capabilities.
Responsibilities
* Lead and manage all site engineering activities, including maintenance, projects, reliability, and utilities.
* Maintain and improve asset integrity and site infrastructure in line with COMAH requirements.
* Work knowledge and understanding of compliance with COMAH, PUWER, DSEAR, LOLER, and other relevant legislation.
* Manage a multidisciplinary engineering team, including mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and external contractors.
* Develop and execute the site's engineering strategy, including planned preventive maintenance, asset management, and capital project delivery.
* Serve as the engineering lead for Process Safety Management activities.
* Own and improve Engineering KPIs related to downtime, reliability, cost, and HSE compliance.
* Collaborate with Operations, SHEQ, Projects, and external stakeholders including the HSE.
* Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis, reliability-centred maintenance, and lean methodologies.
Qualifications
* Degree qualified in Mechanical or Chemical or Process Engineering, or time-served HND with significant hands-on engineering leadership experience.
* Proven track record in an engineering leadership role within a chemical or process manufacturing environment.
* Strong experience on a COMAH regulated site.
* In-depth knowledge of UK regulatory compliance (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001) for high-hazard sites.
This position is based at a COMAH-regulated chemical manufacturing site. The business is committed to the long-term success of the site, and you will be part of a collaborative team focused on driving operational performance and delivering manufacturing excellence.
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