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Europe Mechanical Engineer & Project Engineer The Impact You'll Have On The Organization and World
Ensures Regulatory Compliance Across Europe – Leads mechanical integrity efforts to maintain full compliance with EU and UK pressure equipment regulations, safeguarding operational safety and legal adherence across all European sites.
Mitigates Risk of Mechanical Failures – Provides expert leadership in mechanical integrity assessments and repair planning, significantly reducing the risk of critical equipment failures and unplanned downtime.
Drives Capital Project Success – Manages and executes key capital projects at the Barry site, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and alignment with strategic engineering goals.
Sets Engineering Standards Across the Region – Develops and approves mechanical and structural engineering standards and designs, establishing consistency and excellence in engineering practices across all EU sites.
Leads Cross-Functional Collaboration for Asset Reliability – Leads cross‐functional collaboration for asset reliability.
Life in Barry Barry is a vibrant seaside town located on the southern coast of Wales, just 9 miles from Cardiff, the Welsh capital. It offers a blend of natural beauty, historical charm, and modern conveniences, with several popular beaches, including the award‐winning Whitmore Bay, making it a great spot for relaxation and outdoor activities. The town also offers good local schools, friendly communities, and excellent transport links, including a direct rail connection to Cardiff and the M4 corridor.
Key Responsibilities Lead Mechanical Integrity Assessments – Oversee integrity assessments for high-risk mechanical assets across all European sites, responding to inspection outcomes and managing changes as needed.
Maintain and Update Criticality Registers – Own and regularly update the Mechanical Integrity Criticality Assessment Register based on new findings and the addition of new assets.
Develop Written Schemes of Examination – Work with external consultants to create and maintain Risk‐Based Inspection (RBI) and Written Schemes of Examination (WSE) for pressure vessels, tanks, pipework, and other assets.
Approve Mechanical and Structural Designs – Review and give final approval for all mechanical and structural designs for new or modified equipment across EU sites.
Manage Capital Projects – Lead, plan, and execute key capital projects at the Barry site, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Collaborate with Stakeholders – Work closely with site maintenance leaders, site leaders, and engineering teams to agree on repair plans and key decisions arising from integrity inspections.
Monitor and Report Asset Condition – Use SAP and other tools to report on asset condition, compliance of inspections, and identify assets requiring end‐of‐life planning or overdue assessments.
Required Education & Experience Degree: University degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Experience: Minimum of 10 years in a Mechanical or Project Engineering role within the chemical or process industries.
Mechanical Integrity Expertise: Proven experience managing Mechanical Integrity programmes, including: Written Schemes of Examination (WSE)
Inspection planning
Degradation analysis
Repair execution
Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of applicable EU standards and directives, such as: Pressure Equipment Directive (2014/68/EU)
Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC)
Seveso Directive
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, including working effectively with non‐native English speakers.
Preferred Skills & Competencies Technical Leadership: Ability to act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in mechanical integrity and structural design.
Project Management: Skilled in leading capital projects from scope
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