Mechanical Technician

The Company

Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery, located in North Lincolnshire, is a key asset of the Prax Group, a British multinational energy conglomerate dealing in crude oil, petroleum products and biofuels and is the only British refiner remaining in the UK energy market.

The refinery processes up to 5.4 million tonnes of crude oil per year (up to 113,000 barrels a day) and incorporates some of the most advanced refining and conversion processes in Europe, supplying products by road, rail, sea and pipeline.

We are investing heavily for the long-term with a plan to develop a leading, low carbon next generation refinery, serving our customers for decades to come. We are actively looking for new talent to join us as we continue on our current growth trajectory. 

The Candidate

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Technician who is responsible for delivering planned and reactive mechanical maintenance, supporting plant modifications, and participating in turnarounds and inspections to ensure operational integrity and reliability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Health & Safety Compliance – Promote a strong HSEQI culture by adhering to Golden Safety Rules, reporting incidents, and participating in risk assessments, audits, and reviews. 

• Corrective Action Delivery – Execute corrective actions promptly and to the required quality standards in alignment with compliance reporting. 

• Planned Maintenance Execution – Conduct routine and reactive maintenance activities as scheduled and maintain all associated records and documentation. 

• Plant Modifications – Execute plant modifications related to process equipment and control systems in line with engineering procedures. 

• Project Commissioning Support – Support the implementation and commissioning of capital projects when required. 

• Turnaround & Inspection (T&I) Preparation – Contribute to the preparation of outages and T&I scopes, ensuring thorough planning and schedule adherence. 

• T&I Work Execution – Manage T&I work scopes with a focus on lifecycle cost, reliability, and compliance with technical standards. 

• Maintenance Oversight – Supervise major maintenance tasks ensuring adherence to site and statutory standards for both technical and commercial elements. 

• Technical Documentation – Ensure all technical records are updated post-T&I, incorporating lessons learned and creating improvement action plans. 

• Engineering Compliance – Operate in accordance with Engineering Management standards (Eng Man No. 13) to meet departmental objectives. 

• Data Review & Reporting – Participate in HSEQI campaigns, complete required reports and support data review processes. 

• Performance Monitoring – Attend relevant meetings and assist in performance tracking activities. 

• Scope Challenge – Contribute to work list development and ensure scope alignment with defined criteria. 

• Lessons Learnt Integration – Aid in developing post-event learning and ensure application of past experience. 

• Interdepartmental Coordination – Collaborate effectively with other departments to ensure seamless delivery of maintenance and project objectives. 

Qualifications/Experience Required:

• Time-served in a mechanical discipline 

• HNC or HND in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant discipline 

• Proficient in IT systems and maintenance documentation 
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience within a relevant large petrochemical or similar heavy industrial environment 
• Strong knowledge of refinery process equipment and systems 
• Excellent communication, coordination, and team-working skills 
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities 

A comprehensive remuneration package is offered for this position which includes a competitive salary and attractive employee benefits such as company pension, private healthcare, performance bonus.

Internal applicants are invited to apply via employee central > home>careers and search for the job title. All applications should be submitted electronically including a CV that should provide a basic résumé of previous employments but give a more detailed account of the applicant’s career, experience, and development at PRAX Lindsey Oil Refinery to-date. A copy of the detailed Job description is available from Caroline Brewis in the HR department.

External applicants can apply by clicking on this link: https://careers.prax.com/job-invite/3456