Mechanical Engineer in Waterston
Listed on 2026-11-07
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Mechanical Engineer
Location: Pembrokeshire, onsite
HOURS: Full time, plus on call rota
Type: Staff role
Starting Salary: £73,000.00
Our client, based in the coastal region of Pembrokeshire and operating in the Oil & Gas industry, is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join their team.
Job Description / The roleThis is a key technical role supporting the maintenance, reliability and performance of rotating and static mechanical equipment, as well as delivering mechanical engineering projects across the site. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will work closely with Operations and Maintenance to keep the plant safe, reliable and available. This role would suit a hands on Mechanical Engineer from an oil, gas or process background who enjoys getting to the root of a problem, wants real ownership of a discipline, and is ready to lead and develop others.
Responsibilities- Provide mechanical engineering support for rotating and static equipment such as pumps, compressors, heat exchangers and valves
- Develop and improve maintenance strategies to drive reliability and performance
- Investigate equipment faults and failures using root cause analysis
- Provide mechanical input to Management of Change and safety reviews
- Manage mechanical engineering projects through to completion
- Line manage the Quality and Inspection Engineer and support the development of apprentices
- Act as budget holder for mechanical engineering
- Significant mechanical engineering and maintenance experience in an oil, gas or process environment
- Experience working on a top tier COMAH site
- A proven troubleshooter with a track record of improving equipment reliability
- A degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
- Excellent communication skills and a strong team player
- Experience supervising or mentoring others would be advantageous
- Chartered Engineer status, or working towards it, would be beneficial
- Knowledge of Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) would be beneficial
- Private medical insurance
- Life insurance
- Company bonus scheme
- Company pension scheme
- TDO fortnight
Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community
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