Mechanical Engineer

One of RHL's long established Oil & Gas sector clients is now actively seeking applications for an experienced Mechanical Engineer (Static Equipment).
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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: Portsmouth
Home/Remote plus travel to sites in England and Scotland
Salary: up to £60,000 + Excellent Pension + Generous Annual Leave
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.