Huntsman Corporation
Mechanical Engineer
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Role Overview
We’re seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our engineering and maintenance team at a chemical manufacturing facility in Llanelli, where you’ll drive asset reliability, continuous improvement, and mechanical integrity across the site.
In this hands-on technical role, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations in a hazardous process environment. Ideal for someone passionate about reliability, problem-solving, and operational excellence.
Job Responsibilities
- Proactively identify and implement plant reliability and maintenance improvements to prevent failures and optimise performance
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using KPIs to enhance efficiency, planning, and work quality
- Provide technical support and coaching to technicians, contractors, and the maintenance team
- Maintain technical documentation, including:
- Manuals
- Procedures
- Risk assessments
- Maintenance records
- Own and optimise preventative and condition-based maintenance (e.g., vibration analysis, oil sampling)
- Manage mechanical spare parts inventory, balancing availability, cost, and lead times
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and technical regulations, including auditing maintenance activities
- Collaborate with Operations to diagnose faults and resolve problems
- Contribute to Management of Change (MOC) processes and participate in:
- HAZOP studies
- Commissioning and equipment trials
- Support capital projects by providing input on:
- Design
- Equipment selection
- Commissioning activities
- Ensure compliance with pressure systems and statutory inspections
- Manage and supervise external contractors to guarantee safety and technical compliance
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Experience and Competencies
We’re looking for candidates with:
- A degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent qualification)
- Proven experience in a chemical (or COMAH) or complex manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of mechanical asset integrity and reliability engineering principles
- Experience using CMMS systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo)
- Knowledge of preventative maintenance and condition monitoring techniques
- Experience working in safety-critical and hazardous environments
- An advantage provided by ATEX environment experience
- Desirable: Chartership (or IMechE accreditation in progress)
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What Next?
This is a chance to join a multicultural, collaborative, and innovative team. To apply, simply reach out today—your application will be reviewed by our Talent Acquisition Partner, who will provide updates throughout the process. We commit to transparency and support!
About Us
At Huntsman, we are a people-first organization characterised by a family-like culture. Our global teams represent diverse perspectives, and we value the fresh ideas and experience employees at every career stage (from interns to veterans) bring.
In return, we offer the opportunity to become part of a dynamic, industry-leading business where safety, ethics, and excellence are always priorities.
Apply to join us and contribute to operations with integrity.
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