– Top Tier COMAH – Staff – Great Salary + Bonus + Benefits – County Durham Our leading top-tier COMAH regulated client based in Teesside is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer on a staff basis. You will provide on-site engineering & management for projects across the site's operations, including technical support for the projects. Management of the working area and contractors, ensuring that specifications/design are being strictly followed and that work is proceeding safely and efficiently. Role & Responsibilities:
To demonstrate safety leadership on day-to-day activities by providing a high-profile presence on site and by conducting formal and informal auditing on a frequent basis, ensuring that onsite contractors are fully executing and complying with the scope of work, site engineering & EHS standards and current legislation. Using your knowledge and experience to review constructability of projects at design phase to save time, material, and money. Aiding the plant Engineers in reviewing and approving designs for projects, including adherence to Management of Change procedures. Working with manufacturers to ensure that new vessels, complex piping systems, and valves are constructed in accordance with drawing, specifications, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs). Ensuring that all installation works are carried out to agreed site and industrial best practice standards, identifying defects for rectification by the Contractor. Supporting selected contractor(s) in identifying conflicts and technical problems in construction progress, offering solutions or communicating issues to the project team for resolution. Overseeing site installation activities daily, maintaining a log of key activities carried out, and leading weekly project meetings to coordinate work and feedback progress to the Project team. Prior to work starting, ensuring the contractor develops a programme of works, reviewing RAMS and other documentation provided by the contractor. During site works, liaising with production teams to ensure that permits to work can be issued for future work. On completion of works, reviewing contractor cold test documentation and inspecting the installation for defects. Managing communication to ensure key operational actions are progressed, tracked, and audited. Managing smaller projects/modifications on behalf of the Project Manager, including control of budgets, cost variations, and compensation events. Deputising for the Project Manager as required. Ensuring commercial awareness of work being carried out, including a working understanding of specific Contract requirements. Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent industry experience. Project experience on a top-tier COMAH plant, ideally in the chemicals, refinery, power generation, oil & gas sectors or similar environment. Willingness and ability to travel occasionally, visiting manufacturers of new equipment in the UK and Europe. Practical experience of mechanical installations (piping, steelwork, Mechanical fitter, civils), preferably within a COMAH environment. A UK driving license.
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