Mechanical Engineer (Static Equipment)

One of RHL's long established Oil & Gas sector clients is now actively seeking applications for an experienced Mechanical Engineer (Static Equipment).
This is a newly created role planning and managing a programme of Mechanical and mixed trades Minor New Works Projects on hazardous area sites.
Location: Torpoint. Cornwall.
Site based with some flexinbility to work at home when not required on site.
Salary: up to �60,000 + Excellent Pension + Generous Annual Leave
Travel required to other sites in England and Scotland from time to time.

This opportunity would suit an individual with a hazardous area process plant environment, with experience of COMAH and CDM regs, who is interested working client side.

The role

• Support the technical authority in providing leadership and guidance within the team on Mechanical matters for senior management.
• Lead the management and inspection of Static Equipment to include pipelines, tanks, vessels, and associated equipment,
• Function as an EMMUA 159 / API 653 Tank Assessor for all OPA managed facilities,
• Plan and manage the programme of works for Engineering Projects & Mechanical tasks associated with Engineering in line with company standards and relevant and UK / European legislation, ATEX, PLSG, API, EEMUA etc,
• Develop Mechanical scopes of work at concept, FEED, and detailed design level,
• Develop budgets and forecasts for programme of work,
• Liaise with other members of the Asset Technical Team on standards & codes,
• Produce detailed programme of works/Gantt charts etc,
• Working knowledge of COMAH, MOC, and CDM regulations,
• Previous experience of managing multiple site works.

Experience required

• You will have extensive experience of leading direct and indirect technical engineering projects and Stakeholder groups / teams engaged in the delivery of complex projects within demanding time, quality, and cost constraints,
• Able to demonstrate good management / people relationship skills, in particular team management and dealing with Contractors,
• Solid understanding of good project management principles; able to act as an "intelligent client."
• Excellent communication skills at all levels,
• Mechanical engineering design and installation in a hazardous area process plant environment,
• Ability to develop new ideas and solutions and have an awareness of current and new emerging technologies,
• Working knowledge of current legislation relating to industry such as API, EEMUA, ASME, ATEX, BS, PSLG, COMAH, CDM etc.
• You must hold a relevant Mechanical Engineering degree or HNC/HND with relevant experience, and be able to demonstrate significant project management experience, preferably within a COMAH regulated industry/operation.