At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to deliver safe and efficient mechanical engineering support.
- Company: Join Perenco's dynamic Maintenance Team at Wytch Farm, Dorset.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, private medical insurance, and 25 days holiday.
- Other info: Full-time office role with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a vital role within the petrochemical industry.
- Qualifications: Technical competence in mechanical engineering with relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
This is an excellent opportunity to join Perenco’s Maintenance Team at Wytch Farm, Dorset. The role is responsible for providing day-to-day mechanical engineering support across the asset, including leading the Mechanical Technician Team to deliver a safe, efficient, and reliable maintenance service. The successful candidate will also contribute to the development and implementation of the long-term mechanical infrastructure strategy for the asset. This is a Mon-Friday office role based on-site.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Work with the technician team to plan and safely deliver the asset work schedule
- Liaise with technicians, contractors and others to ensure efficient execution of maintenance and minor modification work
- Co-ordinate the engineering review and approval of plant modifications
- Plan and deliver minor mechanical projects / minor modification work as required
- Analyse plant breakdowns and implement actions for improved performance; specify modifications to plant equipment and systems
- Manage the effectiveness of equipment maintenance strategies
- Review and optimise inventory requirements for mechanical equipment. Manage non-inventory procurement requirements including specification of equipment
- Support the training and development of technicians
There are a number of Safety Critical Tasks that you will be made aware of and systems you will be required to competently operate.
Key Requirements Include:
- Skills and Competencies:
- Broad experience with mechanical equipment in a hazardous process industry including:
- Rotating Equipment (including pumps, compressors, engines, gearboxes) and their associated sealing and lube oil systems
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems
- Piping systems, including PSVs, valves, filters and associated equipment
- Pressure systems, including vessels, exchangers and associated equipment
- Proficient in the application of the principles of risk assessment and process safety management
- High standards of workmanship, attention to detail and concern for accuracy
- Proven team-working and influencing skills
- Able to take strategic leadership role for assigned responsibilities
- Able to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation
Qualifications & Experience:
- Technical competence within a mechanical engineering discipline, recognised apprenticeship, or equivalent technical qualification (HND preferred)
- Ten years relevant experience, at least five years within a petrochemical environment
Benefits:
- Discretionary Bonus
- Private Medical Insurance
- Private Dental Insurance
- Flexible Benefit Allowance
- Life Assurance
- Excellent Pension Provision
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
- Profit ‘Units’ Sharing Scheme
Job location: Europe, United Kingdom, Wytch Farm (Dorset)
Candidate criteria: Education level 3-year university degree, Experience level 4 to 10 years
Mechanical Support Engineer employer: Perenco
Perenco is an outstanding employer, offering a dynamic work environment at Wytch Farm, Dorset, where employees are empowered to lead and innovate within the Maintenance Team. With a strong focus on safety and efficiency, the company provides excellent benefits, including private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, and opportunities for professional growth through training and development. Join us to be part of a collaborative culture that values your contributions and rewards your hard work with a discretionary bonus and profit-sharing scheme.
