Responsible Mechanical Engineer

We are recruiting for an experienced Responsible Mechanical Engineer to join a major chemical manufacturing site in Greatham.

The plant is entering an exciting new stage of development, with renewed focus on engineering standards, asset integrity, reliability and safe production .

This is a senior technical role where you will act as the sites mechanical engineering authority, ensuring assets are designed, installed, maintained, inspected and operated in line with UK legislation, COMAH requirements and recognised engineering best practice .

What youll be doing

You will:

• Lead mechanical engineering strategy, asset integrity and asset life planning.
• Ensure fixed and rotating equipment is maintained, inspected and operated safely.
• Oversee compliance with PSSR, COMAH and mechanical integrity standards .
• Act as the technical interface with external specialists, inspection bodies and competent authorities.
• Approve repairs and modifications involving EHS-critical equipment.
• Lead and develop mechanical engineering duty holders and Qualified Persons.
• Support engineering improvement plans and capital equipment renewal activity.
• Help strengthen engineering capability across a complex manufacturing site.

What were looking for

You will need:

• A M...