Job Title: Mechanical Technician (Projects) Location: Field Based Department: Operations South Reports to: Operations Senior Project Team Leader Join Our Team at BPA: Officially Where it's a Great Place to Work!
About BPA: At BPA, we are at the forefront of the hydrocarbon transport and storage industry, proudly owned 50/50 by BP and Shell-two of the world's leading oil majors.
With around 180 dedicated professionals across the UK, we play a vital role in "Keeping the UK Moving 24/7/365" by operating a variety of onshore facilities and provide our renowned operational and engineering consultancy services worldwide.
Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our lively membership in key industry bodies and our adherence to internationally accredited standards.
Our People: What sets BPA apart is our people.
Our clients choose us for our professionalism, capability, and depth of experience.
With over a century of combined industry knowledge, our Leadership team is passionate about developing the potential of our staff.
We invest heavily in ongoing training and development to ensure our teams not only have fulfilling careers but also deliver 'best in class' technical advice and services to our clients.
What's the Job About?
In this role, you will work primarily on projects to ensure the integrity of mechanical systems while maintaining compliance with company policies and statutory regulations.
You will be responsible for overseeing and developing a system that tracks and records the completion of maintenance and inspections across allocated locations.
Your work will involve performing a variety of maintenance and operational tasks on both COMAH Top Tier and Lower Tier storage terminals, as well as pipeline systems operated by BPA.
What You'll Be Doing: Ensure 98% plant availability by maintaining mechanical systems at COMAH Top Tier terminals and pipelines.
Attain and maintain authorisations to safely work on high-pressure systems and comply with DSEAR/ATEX regulations.
Conduct and supervise maintenance, fault-finding, and repairs on mechanical systems, including PSSR-regulated equipment.
Plan, manage, and implement mechanical isolations and safe systems of work under the Permit to Work system.
Act as a focal point for engineering projects, ensuring alignment with safety and operational needs.
Supervise works near buried pipelines and support emergency responses.
Engage in procurement activities, sourcing suppliers and managing orders within company procedures.
Undertake functional training, contribute to team projects, and participate in working groups to drive improvement.
What You'll Need - Essential Skills & Experience: A recognised professional qualification in a relevant mechanical discipline (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent), or extensive demonstrable experience in lieu of formal qualifications.
Strong awareness of fundamental Health and Safety practices in the workplace.
Proven experience in maintenance and root cause fault analysis, with the ability to work under pressure and respond effectively to emergencies, including liaising with emergency services and statutory bodies.
A full, valid driving licence.
Excellent numeracy skills and a strong command of both written and spoken English.
Desirable Completion of a mechanical apprenticeship.
Experience working in a hazardous process industry.
What's on Offer Basic Salary: £30,000 - £35,000, depending on skills and experience.
Overtime: Overtime paid at time and a half (x1.5) and double time (x2).
Company Van: A company van is provided Generous Pension Scheme: Our company contribution ranges from 6% to 12%, with a minimum employee contribution of just 2%.
Life Insurance: Benefit from coverage at 4 times your annual salary.
Annual Bonus: Earn up to 12% of your salary based on company performance, with an additional 6% for standout performers.
Generous Holiday Entitlement: 28 days (FTE) plus 8 bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days.
Annual Party: Celebrate with us at our company-sponsored event which includes an overnight stay for you and your guest.
Family-Friendly Policies: Access a range of accommodating policies, many with day 1 rights tailored to support work/life balance.
Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential support including counselling, resources for financial wellbeing and mental health and a suite of savings and discounts to make your money go further.
Join us and become a vital part of a team that literally Keeps the UK Moving 24/7/365!
Apply today and be part of our journey!
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At BPA, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
So, if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every detail in the job description, we encourage you to still apply.
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