Mechanical Engineer

• Background
• About the role
• Person requirements
• How to apply

Background

You will work as a mechanical engineer as part of a team responsible for the inspection of major hazard installations, providing expertise in the field of mechanical engineering and pressure systems integrity. Your technical advice should provide a sound basis for employers to set and maintain their own appropriate safety standards.

About the role

• Carry out inspections on mechanical engineering issues as part of the Division's work plan
• Investigate accidents and incidents
• Provide support for enforcement action, including the preparation of technical reports and provision of expert evidence in legal proceedings
• Provide expert advice on safety matters associated with your specialist topic as part of a team, assessing Safety Reports and verifying compliance with the Control of Major Accidents Hazard Regulations and the HSW Act
• Contribute to the development of the Directorate technical and operational strategy
• Represent HSE at meetings with fellow occupational professionals, industry, HSE operational and policy staff, including speaking and making presentations at conferences

Person requirements

• A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject
• Corporate membership of a relevant professional institution or the qualifications and experience to apply for membership and registration
• A good working knowledge of the application of your discipline skill to the chemical industry sector
• Mechanical Engineering principles e.g. mechanical integrity, safe design and use, risk assessment
• Vessels, pipe work and other containment e.g. pressure vessels and systems and hazardous substances storage
• Maintenance e.g. maintenance strategies, safe isolation, working in confined spaces, Permit to Work systems
• Inspection and testing e.g. plant and equipment where inspection and testing is key to avoiding failure. Test and inspection techniques, defect assessment methods
• Mechanical failure - includes mechanisms of mechanical failure, degradation of materials and life extension
• A full driving licence that permits you to drive in the UK is required unless reasonable adjustments can be made under the Equality Act 2010

If you require further information about the post please contact Robert Nixon at robert.nixon@hse.gsi.gov.uk or Stuart Pointer at stuart.pointer@hse.gsi.gov.uk.

How to apply

Apply for this role via the Civil Service on-line recruitment system, Civil Service Jobs. If you have a disability and you need an application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process please contact: Angela Coulton on 0151 951 4430 or email Angela.coulton@hse.gsi.gov.uk.

Please ensure you include your CV and a covering letter with your application. Your cover letter must include:

• Your level of responsibility;
• The breadth and depth of your experience;
• The technical quality and standard of your work.

This should be no more than two sides of A4 paper (font size 10).