Europe Mechanical Engineer & Project Engineer

Europe Mechanical Engineer & Project Engineer (m/f/d) – Bakelite

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At Bakelite, you’ll help us create a better tomorrow with sustainable and innovative chemistry today.

We’re Everywhere. Everywhere you look, you’ll find products enabled by Bakelite, from stronger homes to safer automobiles and everywhere in between. With more than 100 years of history and strong customer relationships, we boldly engineer sustainable products to tackle our world’s most challenging demands.

• You’ll help shape our future. As a Bakelite associate, you’re part of a diverse, global population creating the next generation of the company and we expect you to put your fingerprint on it.
• We champion our associates. At Bakelite, you don’t just climb the career ladder – you pave your personal path through continued learning and development.
• Together, we will protect the planet. From our processes to our products, we focus on opportunities that grow our profitability and improve and protect the planet.
• Safety is a core value. At Bakelite, safety is a 24/7 mindset. We are all safe today to ensure we are able to show up tomorrow – for our families and friends, for each other and for our communities.
• We care. Plain and simple, we care about our associates. From the top on down, we place a high value on our culture and the associate experience. We offer competitive compensation, robust benefits and support our associates every step of their career.

• Ensures regulatory compliance across Europe.
• Mitigates risk of mechanical failures.
• Drives capital project success.
• Sets engineering standards across the region.
• Leads cross‑functional collaboration for asset reliability.

Barry, Wales, United Kingdom.

Barry is a vibrant seaside town located on the southern coast of Wales, just 9 miles from Cardiff, the Welsh capital. It offers a blend of natural beauty, historical charm, and modern conveniences, with several popular beaches, including the award‑winning Whitmore Bay, making it a great spot for relaxation and outdoor activities. The town also offers good local schools, friendly communities, and excellent transport links, including a direct rail connection to Cardiff and the M4 corridor.

• Lead Mechanical Integrity Assessments:
  Oversee integrity assessments for high‑risk mechanical assets across all European sites, responding to inspection outcomes and managing changes as needed.
• Maintain and Update Criticality Registers:
  Own and regularly update the Mechanical Integrity Criticality Assessment Register based on new findings and the addition of new assets.
• Develop Written Schemes of Examination:
  Work with external consultants to create and maintain Risk‑Based Inspection (RBI) and Written Schemes of Examination (WSE) for pressure vessels, tanks, pipework, and other assets.
• Approve Mechanical and Structural Designs:
  Review and give final approval for all mechanical and structural designs for new or modified equipment across EU sites.
• Manage Capital Projects:
  Lead, plan, and execute key capital projects at the Barry site, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders:
  Work closely with site maintenance leaders, site leaders, and engineering teams to agree on repair plans and key decisions arising from integrity inspections.
• Monitor and Report Asset Condition:
  Use SAP and other tools to report on asset condition, compliance of inspections, and identify assets requiring end‑of‑life planning or overdue assessments.

• 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…