Maintenance Engineer - Dorset
This candidate is a highly skilled and reliable mechanical engineering professional with extensive experience across the Oil and Gas, Refinery, Petrochemical, and Water Treatment industries. With expertise in managing complex projects within budget and time constraints, they have a solid track record of overseeing facility infrastructure and equipment to ensure continuous functionality and minimise downtime. Proficient in both rotating and static equipment, as well as piping and mechanical systems, they excel in high-pressure environments through strong problem-solving, leadership, and organisational skills. They also bring excellent communication abilities and the capacity to build effective relationships with clients, team members, and management.
In their recent role as a Maintenance Engineer, they ensured the operational efficiency of production facilities, including the maintenance of thermoforming and extrusion machinery. They have also held a senior role within the oil and gas sector, where they led a team of technicians and mechanics, managed the mechanical workshop, and implemented shutdown protocols for large-scale equipment maintenance. Their responsibilities included failure analysis reporting, manpower planning, and overseeing commissioning and testing processes. This role required a high degree of technical proficiency in process operations, along with an in-depth understanding of health, safety, and environmental standards.
Earlier roles showcase this candidate's foundational expertise in technical drawing interpretation (P&ID, GA drawings), hands-on maintenance of a wide range of mechanical apparatus, and experience with both preventive and corrective maintenance protocols. Their background includes experience in quality engineering within the automotive industry and further mechanical maintenance in petrochemical settings, demonstrating their adaptability across sectors. With strong credentials in quality control, piping, and process engineering, they are well-suited for challenging positions requiring in-depth technical knowledge and management capabilities.
Key Highlights:
Extensive Industry Experience: Over 15 years across Oil and Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, and Water Treatment industries, with expertise in maintenance, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
Leadership and Project Management: Led mechanical teams, managed shutdowns, and conducted manpower resource planning to support facility operations.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using DCS systems, conducting FMEA, and performing root-cause analysis for equipment failures.
Health, Safety, and Compliance: Adheres to rigorous health and safety standards, including hands-on experience with HSE protocols in high-risk environments.
Certifications and Skills: Holds certifications in NDT, Piping, HVAC, MEP design, and AutoCAD, complemented by technical skills in Maximo, Catia, and Revit.