Mechanical Technician

Why Join BPA? At BPA, we are at the forefront of the hydrocarbon transport and storage industry, proudly owned 50/50 by BP and Shell—two of the world's leading oil majors. With around 180 dedicated professionals across the UK, we play a vital role in “Keeping the UK Moving 24/7/365” by operating a variety of onshore facilities and providing our renowned operational and engineering consultancy services worldwide. Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our lively membership in key industry bodies and our adherence to internationally accredited standards.

Our People: What sets BPA apart is our people. Our clients choose us for our professionalism, capability, and depth of experience. With over a century of combined industry knowledge, our Leadership team is passionate about developing the potential of our staff. We invest heavily in ongoing training and development to ensure our teams not only have fulfilling careers but also deliver ‘best in class’ technical advice and services to our clients.

What will you be doing? To maintain the integrity of mechanical systems ensuring compliance with company and statutory requirements and in response to breakdowns. To oversee and develop a system which implements and records the completion of maintenance and inspection on plant and equipment at allocated locations. You will also provide maintenance and inspection services to maintain 98% plant availability targets within COMAH Top Tier storage Terminals and pipeline systems operated by BPA.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Complete maintenance, testing and adjustments on mechanical systems including equipment covered by the Pressure System Safety Regulations (PSSR) and critical to Process Safety Management considering COMAH Regulations.
• Attain and maintain competency as an authorised person to work on mechanical systems including responsibility to produce and implement mechanical isolations.
• Complete and supervise maintenance, fault finding and repair on all Mechanical Systems within operational sites. Systems include high-pressure pipework, high-pressure multi-stage pumps, PSSR equipment, bulk storage tanks, actuation systems, oily water separation / treatment systems, fiscal metering, level gauging, security.
• Complete fault finding on EC&I systems within competency limits including 24/7 breakdown response.
• Operating Authority responsibilities under the BPA Permit to work system including supervision of colleagues and contractors in safe systems of work, including preparation of risk assessments, work procedures, issuing mechanical isolation certificates and gas test certificates.
• Act as focal point for engineering projects having an input into all stages of the project plan ensuring works are planned and completed with due regard to requirements for safety and operations.
• Work to planned maintenance and inspection procedures and schedules, using the maintenance management system including the upkeep of plant history files.
• Source suppliers, obtain quotes, agreement of Terms and conditions, raise orders for goods and services required for maintenance and inspection responsibilities in accordance with the company purchasing system.

What do we need from you? A recognised professional qualification in a relevant mechanical discipline to NVQ level 3 or equivalent standard or extensive demonstrable experience in lieu of this. Awareness of fundamental Health and Safety practices in the workplace. Experience of maintenance, Root cause fault analysis and ability to work under pressure and respond to emergency situations including dealing with emergency services and statutory bodies. Experience of working in a hazardous process Industry would be hugely advantageous. Please note a full valid UK driving license is required for this role. You will also be provided with a company van.

Benefits: Tools/Equipment, Generous pension (up to 12% employer contribution, 2% employee), Annual bonus scheme (up to 12% of annual salary), Life insurance (4x annual salary), 28 days holiday + 8 days bank holidays, Additional holiday purchase scheme, Family friendly policies, Employee assistance support scheme, Various well-being initiatives.

Salary: Basic salary of £30,000 - £35,000 + benefits.

Diversity & Inclusion: Research has shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all requirements. At BPA, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every detail in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.