Job Description

Depot Engineer

(Location: Plumley, Cheshire)

The role:

We are looking to appoint a Depot Engineer to be based at our PSD (Petroleum Storage Depot) located at Plumley, Cheshire, to be responsible for the safe and effective running of the maintenance and project management functions within our PSD, to meet all the necessary OPA and regulating requirements including environmental, COMAH and CDM 2015.

The Depot Engineer role is accountable for all Engineering matters at the Depot, working as part of the team, the role entails responsibility for all stages of development and implementation of site projects in accordance with the agency's policies.

There is also a requirement to provide local support for site based MNW (Minor New Works) projects and/or engineering works in collaboration with the nominated Project Engineers/Managers. This may involve concurrently overseeing multi-disciplined contractors who conduct engineering projects/maintenance and construction activities on depot assets.

The role requires good organisational and administration skills. Good communication and interpersonal skills are also required to build strong working relationships within a safety critical environment, promoting a process safety culture and willing to say "stop" when witnessing unsafe acts.

A full (preferably clean) driving licence is essential for this post as some occasional travel will be required.

Responsibilities:

The Depot Engineer is accountable for all engineering matters onsite regardless of discipline, ensuring the Depot Manager is advised at all times the status of plant, equipment, engineering, and maintenance projects. These duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Accountable for ensuring the compliance with the Planned Preventative Maintenance schedule of inspections for all site assets via Agility (CMMS). Maintain plant equipment in order to maximise availability of fuel delivery of fuel to authorised demanders in line with relevant SLAs and OPA objectives and targets. Ensure that accurate maintenance activity and asset technical records are maintained for the depot facilities at all times. This should include but is not limited to site Piping and Instrument Diagrams, Electrical Distribution Drawings, and individual asset technical specifications. Management and compliance with the OPA Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) at all times, including the review, monitoring, and issuing of permits and supervision of contractors. Responsible to liaise with OPA Project Engineers and contractors/suppliers to ensure the Risk Assessments, Job Method Statements and skilled person competence are satisfactory to allow work to be approved. Responsible for the development, implementation and periodic review of critical spares selection and stock levels. Review Maintenance related procedures to ensure compliance to Statutory, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or Relevant Good Practice to ensure the OPA meets obligations under COMAH legislation. Provide technical input into inspection findings to ensure continued fitness for service of depot assets and to ensure repairs are conducted in a timely manner and are compliant to the correct codes. Ensures the relevant inspection reports are completed and closed out within the correct timescales and the relevant repairs are compliant to the correct codes. Ensure the relevant knowledge is captured, documented, updated, and appropriately communicated for critical repairs, overhauls etc, through the development of Maintenance Procedures and other technical information. Provide technical engineering assistance to supervisors and technicians around fault finding and repair of plant and equipment. Working in partnership with the HSSEQ Function to implement, manage and maintain the corporate HSSEQ Management System and Standards for the Depot. Excellent knowledge around preventative and predictive maintenance strategies (e.g., Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM)) Monitor and manage compliance at the Depot through routine auditing, ensuring all corrective actions are followed through and closed out.

The candidate:

Candidates will need to be experienced in maintenance supervision, and have extensive knowledge around Engineering, Maintenance, and Construction Processes. You'll need to have a minimum qualification of HNC / HND in an engineering discipline with at least five years' experience in a responsible engineering role, within a high hazard industry.

You will need to be able to demonstrate strong management, leadership, communication, and influencing skills, with a focus on ensuring all depot assets are maintained correctly, ensuring a positive safety culture is maintained. You will need to have excellent organisational, people management, and administration skills.

Knowledge/Skills:

Able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the petroleum supply chain and the working arrangements of a Petroleum Depot. Excellent knowledge around preventative and predictive maintenance strategies (e.g., Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM)) Have extensive experience of leading, driving, and managing direct Mechanical Technicians, ensuring compliance with Planned Preventative Maintenance schedules. Working knowledge of COMAH and CDM regulations Working knowledge of project management principles Ability to act as the "intelligent client." Ideally hold a relevant health and safety management qualification, or able to demonstrate an excellent safety management record. Have extensive knowledge around Project Management principles, processes, and tools. Has knowledge and experience around being able to prepare and update policies, procedures, written instructions around critical repairs, overhauls etc.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person