Europe Mechanical Engineer & Project Engineer

Overview

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Europe Mechanical Engineer & Project Engineer: The Impact You’ll Have On The Organization and World

Responsibilities

• Ensures Regulatory Compliance Across Europe: Leads mechanical integrity efforts to maintain full compliance with EU and UK pressure equipment regulations, safeguarding operational safety and legal adherence across all European sites.
• Mitigates Risk of Mechanical Failures: Provides expert leadership in mechanical integrity assessments and repair planning, significantly reducing the risk of critical equipment failures and unplanned downtime.
• Drives Capital Project Success: Manages and executes key capital projects at the Barry site, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and alignment with strategic engineering goals.
• Sets Engineering Standards Across the Region: Develops and approves mechanical and structural engineering standards and designs, establishing consistency and excellence in engineering practices across all EU sites.
• Leads Cross-Functional Collaboration for Asset Reliability: Acts as the subject matter expert in mechanical integrity, collaborating with site leaders, maintenance teams, and external consultants to optimize asset performance and lifecycle planning.
• Life in Barry: Barry is a vibrant seaside town located on the southern coast of Wales, offering natural beauty, historical charm, and modern conveniences, with good transport links.

What is Needed to be Successful in this Role

(Required Skills/Abilities)

Required Education & Experience

• Degree: University degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years in a Mechanical or Project Engineering role within the chemical or process industries.
• Mechanical Integrity Expertise: Proven experience managing Mechanical Integrity programmes, including:
  • Written Schemes of Examination (WSE)
  • Inspection planning
  • Degradation analysis
  • Repair execution
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of applicable EU standards and directives, such as:
  • Pressure Equipment Directive (2014/68/EU)
  • Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC)
  • Seveso Directive
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, including working effectively with non-native English speakers.

Preferred Skills & Competencies

• Technical Leadership: Ability to act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in mechanical integrity and structural design.
• Project Management: Skilled in leading capital projects from scope development through to execution.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong capability in assessing degradation mechanisms, failure modes, and material suitability.
• Collaboration: Experience working cross-functionally with site leaders, maintenance teams, and external consultants.
• Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with SAP for asset condition reporting and compliance tracking.
• Standard Development: Experience in developing and maintaining engineering standards (e.g., pipe classes, vessel design, metallurgy).
• Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel within Europe for up to one week at a time, as required by the business.

Application

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Disclaimer

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Chemical Manufacturing

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