Job Description:
Role Overview:
We have a great opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join our established engineering and maintenance team at our chemical manufacturing facility in Llanelli.
In this role, you will play a key part in driving asset reliability, continuous improvement, and mechanical integrity across the site. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations within a hazardous process environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands-on technical role with a strong focus on reliability, problem solving, and operational excellence.
Do you think you’re the right fit for this opportunity? Apply today!
Role Responsibilities:
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will:
Proactively identify and implement plant reliability and maintenance improvements to prevent failures and optimise performance
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, using KPIs to enhance efficiency, planning, and work quality
Provide technical support and coaching to technicians, contractors, and the wider maintenance team
Manage and maintain technical documentation, including manuals, procedures, risk assessments, and maintenance records
Own and optimise preventative and condition-based maintenance activities (e.g. vibration analysis, oil sampling)
Take ownership of mechanical spare parts management, balancing availability, cost, and lead times
Ensure all activities comply with safety standards and technical regulations, including auditing maintenance work
Support fault diagnosis and problem solving in collaboration with Operations
Contribute to Management of Change (MOC) processes and participate in HAZOP studies, commissioning, and equipment trials
Provide input into capital projects, including design, equipment selection, and commissioning activities
Support pressure systems compliance and statutory inspections
Manage and supervise external contractors, ensuring safety and technical compliance
Experience and Competencies:
We are looking for experienced candidates with ……..
A degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent qualification
Proven experience in a chemical, COMAH, or complex manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of mechanical asset integrity and reliability engineering principles
Experience using CMMS systems (e.g. SAP or Maximo)
Knowledge of preventative maintenance and condition monitoring techniques
Experience working in safety-critical and hazardous environments
Exposure to ATEX environments is an advantage
Chartered status (or working towards IMechE accreditation) is desirable
What next?
If you would like to join an innovative, collaborative and multicultural team, please apply now. Your application will be forwarded to a Talent Acquisition Partner, who will strive to get back to you as soon as they can. We understand that applying for a new job is a big decision and we will work hard to keep you updated and support you along the way.
About Us:
At Huntsman, we pride ourselves on being a people-oriented organization.
Our family-like atmosphere is cultivated by our diverse groups of team members around the world.
We welcome the talent, experience and fresh ideas that employees at all stages of their careers, from interns to seasoned professionals, bring to Huntsman.
In return, we offer you the opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic, industry-leading company, where safety and ethics always come first.
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Huntsman Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Huntsman Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Huntsman Corporation.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage (medical/dental/vision) and EAP are consistently described as solid, with multiple plan options cited. Strong health benefits are frequently highlighted as a relative strength in the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with employer contributions and equity through a stock incentive plan, with legacy pension arrangements for some groups. Retirement features are repeatedly referenced as a positive component of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, and floating days are described as good to very good in many roles. Vacation accrual is said to increase with seniority in some locations.
Huntsman Corporation Insights
What We Do
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2019 revenues of approximately $7 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions. We view our customers as valued partners. That’s why we believe in a collaborative approach to client relations and work directly with our customers to develop new chemical components that meet their unique needs. Our dedication to our customers is matched only by our dedication to the environment. As part of our commitment to bettering the industry, we strive to operate safe, clean, efficient facilities in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. This means actively seeking opportunities to leverage our resources to assist those in need around the world. It’s all part of our growth-driven approach, which reflects the spirit of free enterprise and is centered on creating mutual benefits for customers, employees, suppliers and the communities where we work.
