Mechanical Engineer in Llanelli

We have a great opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join our established engineering and maintenance team at our chemical manufacturing facility in Llanelli. In this role, you will play a key part in driving asset reliability, continuous improvement, and mechanical integrity across the site. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations within a hazardous process environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands-on technical role with a strong focus on reliability, problem solving, and operational excellence.

Role 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 wider maintenance team.
• Manage and maintain technical documentation, including manuals, procedures, risk assessments, and maintenance records.
• Own and optimise preventative and condition-based maintenance activities (e.g. vibration analysis, oil sampling).
• Take ownership of mechanical spare parts management, balancing availability, cost, and lead times.
• Ensure all activities comply with safety standards and technical regulations, including auditing maintenance work.
• Support fault diagnosis and problem solving in collaboration with Operations.
• Contribute to Management of Change (MOC) processes and participate in HAZOP studies, commissioning, and equipment trials.
• Provide input into capital projects, including design, equipment selection, and commissioning activities.
• Support pressure systems compliance and statutory inspections.
• Manage and supervise external contractors, ensuring safety and technical compliance.

Experience and Competencies:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent qualification).
• Proven experience in a chemical, COMAH, or complex manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical asset integrity and reliability engineering principles.
• Experience using CMMS systems (e.g. SAP or Maximo).
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance and condition monitoring techniques.
• Experience working in safety-critical and hazardous environments.
• Exposure to ATEX environments is an advantage.
• Chartered status (or working towards IMechE accreditation) is desirable.

If you would like to join an innovative, collaborative and multicultural team, please apply now. Your application will be forwarded to a Talent Acquisition Partner, who will strive to get back to you as soon as they can. We understand that applying for a new job is a big decision and we will work hard to keep you updated and support you along the way.

At Huntsman, we pride ourselves on being a people-oriented organization. Our family-like atmosphere is cultivated by our diverse groups of team members around the world. We welcome the talent, experience and fresh ideas that employees at all stages of their careers, from interns to seasoned professionals, bring to Huntsman. In return, we offer you the opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic, industry-leading company, where safety and ethics always come first.