NES Fircroft
Mechanical Engineer
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Mechanical Engineering Lead
Dorset
Monday to Friday | 7.5 hours per day
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Engineering professional to join an established oil & gas operation in Dorset.
The role will provide day-to-day mechanical engineering support across the asset, with responsibility for supporting and leading the Mechanical Technician Team to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable maintenance. You’ll also play an important role in improving equipment reliability and contributing to the longer-term mechanical engineering strategy for the site.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading and supporting the Mechanical Technician Team, helping to plan and deliver maintenance activities safely and effectively.
- Coordinating with technicians, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure maintenance and minor modification work is delivered efficiently.
- Providing engineering support for plant modifications, breakdowns, and equipment reliability improvements.
- Planning and delivering minor mechanical projects and modifications.
- Developing and maintaining effective mechanical equipment maintenance strategies.
- Supporting mechanical equipment procurement and reviewing inventory requirements.
- Providing technical support and contributing to the training and development of technicians.
- Applying strong standards of process safety, risk management, and engineering compliance.
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Requirements
The role requires a broad mechanical engineering background, ideally gained within a petrochemical, oil & gas, chemical, or other hazardous process environment. You should have strong experience with mechanical equipment, including rotating machinery such as pumps, compressors, engines, and gearboxes, alongside hydraulic and pneumatic systems, piping, valves, PSVs, and pressure equipment.
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The ideal candidate will have a recognised mechanical engineering qualification, apprenticeship, or equivalent technical background, with an HND or similar qualification preferred. Around 10 years’ relevant experience is expected, including significant experience within a petrochemical or comparable process environment.
Essential Skills
- Strong communication, leadership, and influencing skills.
- Ability to take ownership of engineering responsibilities.
- Ability to work effectively across both technical and operational teams.
This is a Monday-Friday position offering the opportunity to take a key technical role within an established engineering and maintenance environment.
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