Senior Mechanical Engineer

25 days’ annual leave + public bank holidays

Based on site at West Thurrock

Pin Point Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a well-established chemical manufacturing organisation at its West Thurrock site.

This is a key engineering position, acting as the group focal point for mechanical engineering and supporting the safe, reliable and efficient operation of plant and equipment. The role will cover a broad range of mechanical equipment, including pipework, pressure vessels, rotating equipment, heat exchangers, boilers and air compressors
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The successful candidate will ideally have senior mechanical engineering experience within Chemical, Oil & Gas or a similar Upper Tier COMAH environment
, together with experience of mechanical integrity, reliability engineering and delivering large-scale capital projects.

• Lead mechanical engineering activities across the West Thurrock site and provide support across the wider UK group.
• Provide technical expertise across mechanical equipment, piping and plant modifications.
• Support the design, installation and commissioning of new equipment and engineering projects.
• Work closely with maintenance and inspection teams to improve plant reliability and equipment performance.
• Develop and improve mechanical engineering standards, specifications and procedures.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical issues and provide technical solutions to production and maintenance teams.
• Support capital projects from initial scoping through to delivery, including contractor management.
• Carry out risk assessments, root cause analysis and reliability studies.
• Participate in MOCs, HAZOPs and other safety studies.
• Ensure engineering activities meet health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and improvements in plant performance and energy efficiency.

• Proven senior mechanical engineering experience within Chemical, Oil & Gas or a similar Upper Tier COMAH environment
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• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment, pressure vessels, pumps, heat exchangers, piping systems and utilities
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• Experience with mechanical integrity, reliability engineering and maintenance best practice.
• Experience delivering multimillion-pound capital engineering projects
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• A Mechanical Engineering degree;
  Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership would be advantageous.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication and project management skills.
• The ability to influence and work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• A strong commitment to health, safety and environmental standards.