Mechanical Engineer (Static Equipment - Tanks & Vessels)

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting a Mechanical Engineer with vast expertise in static equipment, particularly tank and vessel design, for a proposal involving methanol storage systems. This role is working for the Design Consultancy.

The Mechanical Engineer position comes with a day rate from 450.00 to 500.00 outside of IR35.

Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• • Lead or support the design and analysis of tanks and pressure vessels, with a focus on methanol storage.
  • Conduct structural integrity assessments and FEA (Finite Element Analysis) or equivalent methods.
  • Oversee or contribute to the design and installation of nitrogen blanketing systems.
  • Prepare technical documentation, analysis reports, and contribute to safety and compliance reviews.
  • Interface with other engineering disciplines, project stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
  • Ensure designs meet COMAH regulations, industry codes (e.g., API 650, ASME), and internal standards.
  • Proven experience in mechanical engineering with focus on static equipment.
  • Expertise in tank and vessel design, including detailed knowledge of design codes and standards.
  • Experience performing FEA or other structural integrity analyses.
  • Familiarity with nitrogen blanketing systems and their integration into COMAH-regulated environments.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical safety standards and hazardous area classification.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Experience working on Tier 1 COMAH sites.
  • Chartered Engineer status or working towards it.
  • Experience in process safety or hazardous chemical storage design.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Mechanical Engineer position:

• • Hull area (Hybrid position)
  • 450.00 to 500.00 per day
  • June 2025 start
  • 12 months
  
  
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