Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

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Mechanical Engineer

• Full time, permanent role
• Starting salary £73,000 per annum.

Dragon LNG are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering team. The Mechanical Engineer will provide engineering support and direction for the maintenance, reliability and performance of rotating and static mechanical equipment at the Dragon LNG terminal, alongside the delivery of associated mechanical engineering projects.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the role will support the development of mechanical engineering and maintenance strategies, driving process safety, equipment reliability and plant availability. The successful candidate will manage major and minor engineering projects through to implementation, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, industry standards and Company procedures.

The role will work closely with Operations and Maintenance teams, providing technical expertise and engineering assurance across the terminal. The Mechanical Engineer will also provide line management and support to the Quality and Inspection Engineer, contribute to the development of Apprentices and support future projects identified within the Project Funnel.

The role responsibilities include:

• Provide engineering support across all mechanical activities, ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of rotating and static mechanical equipment.
• Develop and optimise maintenance strategies, using equipment performance, maintenance history and condition-monitoring results to improve reliability and plant availability.
• Provide technical advice on proposed plant modifications through the Management of Change process, contributing to HAZOPs, LOPA and other safety reviews.
• Lead and support mechanical engineering projects, reviewing design documentation, providing technical input and ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with the Project Management Framework.
• Provide line management and oversight of the Quality and Inspection Engineer, ensuring effective delivery of inspection programmes, anomaly closeout and appropriate maintenance priorities.
• Monitor equipment performance, investigate faults and malfunctions, review condition-monitoring reports and implement appropriate corrective actions using Root Cause Analysis techniques where required.
• Provide mechanical engineering assurance for Safety Critical Elements, ensuring compliance with performance standards and appropriate management of impairments and associated risks.
• Manage mechanical engineering budgets and key contracts, monitoring operational and capital expenditure.
• Support the development of a highly skilled and motivated team through mentoring, coaching, training and effective communication.

The successful candidate will have:

• Significant mechanical engineering and maintenance experience with rotating and static process equipment in an oil or gas processing environment.
• Experience in troubleshooting, reliability improvement and providing technical support for equipment such as pumps, compressors, fans, heat exchangers and valves.
• Experience supervising and providing guidance to others.
• A degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements associated with a top-tier COMAH installation.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards (desirable).
• Knowledge of Written Schemes of Examination (WSE) and Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) (desirable).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.
• A results-oriented approach, with a focus on achieving maximum maintenance performance, plant safety and reliability.

Please click here to view the full: Job Description.
To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter to recruitment@dragonlng.com
Application deadline: Tuesday 24th November 2026