Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Stanlow Manufacturing Complex, Ellesmere Port

• Competitive Salary
• 10% Company Contribution Pension rising to 15% with service.
• 25 days Holiday, increasing with service.
• Private Medical Insurance
• Additional Flex Benefits- including Holiday Purchase
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme with Exclusive access to a range of Discounts
• Free Secure on-Site Car Parking

About the Company

Do you want to work for the company that’s playing a leading role in delivering the North West’s low carbon future?  EET Fuels (Trading name of Essar Oil (UK) Limited) produces over 16% of the UK’s road transport fuels, provides key feedstocks to Britain’s petrochemical industry and is investing in developing low carbon fuels.

We are a major supplier in the North West and beyond with customers including most of the major retail brands operated by international oil companies and supermarkets, Manchester Airport, leading commercial airlines and the region’s trains and buses.

And we’re central to the innovative HyNet project which is redefining energy to achieve our regional low carbon ambitions and national policy targets. 

We employ over 800 expert and engaged colleagues, who are at the heart of everything we do.  The company has an embedded safety culture, technically challenging work across all the different parts of the business and some of the best training available in the energy industry.

For more information, please visit www.eetfuels.com

Please note, we work with a carefully selected set of recruitment agencies, and we are not looking to add to the current preferred suppliers list. We are unable to accept representations from agencies that are not on that preferred supplier list.

**The Roles

Following internal promotions, we have two vacancies for experienced maintenance technicians to join our refinery Maintenance Team. We are looking for individuals who can deliver proficient and reliable mechanical maintenance support to our Production Units. The ideal candidates will be responsible for overseeing the execution of preventive, legislative, and corrective maintenance tasks on mechanical equipment within the Production Units, ensuring compliance with site HSEQ standards.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Proficient in the installation and removal of refinery rotating or static equipment.
• Skilled in laser alignment techniques for precision machinery.
• Experienced in maintenance and repair of mechanical seals, bearings, and lubrication systems or static equipment such as heat exchangers and pipework.
• Capable of handling the fabrication and disassembly of flanges, including material identification and selection.
• Competent in working in confined spaces while adhering to safety protocols.
• Proficient in valve removal and reinstatement procedures.
• Experienced in conducting pressure testing on hoses and other refinery equipment.
• Skilled in interpreting engineering drawings and standards for effective maintenance activities.
• Knowledgeable in the maintenance of burners and soot blowers to ensure optimal performance.
• Possesses basic rigging skills for handling heavy equipment and machinery.
• Well-versed in refinery safety processes and relevant standards to maintain a secure working environment.

**About You

Our ideal candidate should have a recognised qualification in a Mechanical field (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ, ONC/HNC), or completion of a recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship.  You should have a sound understanding of operational safety management systems, including permit to work, and a thorough awareness of Engineering Quality Standards and management systems.  You should be proficient in Petrochemical repair and manufacturing techniques in both workshops and plant environments.  Proficient in IT skills, including MS Office and have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Closing Date

This vacancy will close on 20 May 2024.