Europe Mechanical Engineer & Project Engineer; m​/f​/d

Europe Mechanical Engineer & Project Engineer

Position focuses on ensuring regulatory compliance and mechanical integrity across Europe.

• Lead mechanical integrity assessments for high‑risk assets across all European sites.
• Maintain and update the Mechanical Integrity Criticality Assessment Register.
• Develop written schemes of examination (RBI/WSE) with external consultants.
• Approve mechanical and structural designs for new or modified equipment.
• Manage key capital projects at the Barry site, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
• Collaborate with site leaders, maintenance teams, and engineering personnel to agree on repair plans and decisions from inspections.
• Use SAP and other tools to report asset condition, inspection compliance, and identify end‑of‑life or overdue assets.

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

• Technical leadership as SME in mechanical integrity and structural design.
• Project management from scope development through execution.
• Analytical thinking for degradation mechanisms, failure modes, and material suitability.
• Collaboration with cross‑functional teams and external consultants.
• Systems knowledge: SAP for asset condition reporting.
• Standard development experience (pipe classes, vessel design, metallurgy).
• Willingness to travel up to one week at a time within Europe.

• Competitive compensation.
• Robust benefits package.
• Supportive culture and career development opportunities.

Barry is a seaside town in Wales, close to Cardiff, offering good schools, transport links, and local amenities.