Mechanical Engineer

Job description

Mechanical Engineer (Integrity) 

Experience: 2-5 Years+

An exciting opportunity arisen for a developing Mechanical Engineer to join a specialist engineering consultancy within the asset Integrity team where you'll gain exposure to clients, take ownership of projects and develop specialist engineering expertise that directly influences critical operational decisions across the process industries. 

Rather than being focused on a single site or product, you'll work across a diverse portfolio of projects involving pressure vessels, piping systems, heat exchangers and storage tanks for clients within the pharmaceutical, energy, chemical, renewables and oil & gas sectors. 

The role would particularly suit an engineer who enjoys solving real-world engineering problems and wants to broaden their capabilities beyond traditional mechanical engineering. You'll work directly with clients, visit operating facilities, lead technical assessments and take projects from initial enquiry through to final recommendation and delivery.

Alongside developing your expertise in Fitness-for-Service assessments and asset life extension, you'll have the opportunity to expand your skillset in areas such as Finite Element Analysis (FEA), pipe stress analysis and advanced engineering assessment methodologies, supported by experienced specialists across Mechanical, Inspection, Materials and Process Safety disciplines

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Fitness-for-Service assessments using industry-recognised methodologies
• Assess inspection findings and determine suitable recommendations for continued operation, repair or further investigation
• Produce detailed engineering reports for clients
• Conduct client site visits and engineering surveys
• Manage projects including scope, budget and programme delivery
• Prepare technical proposals and tender documentation
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams

What we're looking for

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Practical experience or some exposure to API 579-1/ASME FFS-1
• Familiarity with pressure vessel and piping codes is desirable 
• Strong report writing and communication skills
• Ability or understanding of project timelines and ability to work across multiple projects simultaneously
• Any experience on chemical or process plants is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable Experience

• Pipe stress analysis
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• PSSR and PED knowledge
• 3D modelling and engineering drawings

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