FABRIC MAINTENANCE LEAD

Role Duration

Fixed Term

Location       

Aberdeen

Closing Date

10/01/2025     

about the role

The Fabric Maintenance Lead is accountable for delivery of Fabric Maintenance at all offshore and onshore sites across the INEOS FPS North Assets. The programme of maintenance and upgrades on the offshore and landline sites will allow the Forties Pipeline System to be operated in a Safe and reliable manner up to 2040+.

The focus of this role is to lead Fabric Maintenance and SIPs projects and associated activities from initiation through to close-out whilst providing technical support to the relevant stakeholders as required. We are looking for an individual on a fixed term basis until the end of November 2026.

What does the day to day look like?

• Plans and supervises the execution of all preparatory and execution works associated with the Fabric Maintenance and SIPs activities for North Assets in line with the FPS North strategy.
• Develops and delivers a Fabric Maintenance and SIPs strategy to achieve the targets within the annual North Performance Contract.
• Manages compliance with legal requirements, site standards and business goals to optimise plant operations, engineering integrity, site SHE objectives, costs, reliability and productivity. 
• Monitors and co-ordinates the annual budget allocation for Fabric Maintenance and SIPs activities across the North Assets focused on spend verification, accurate forecasting and cost reduction through resource streamlining and activity grouping.  
• Maintains the North Asset Repair Register to ensure the activity set is managed within the Target Completion Dates to drive effective compliance with Work Order Management.
• Forecasts the required cost profile of Fabric Maintenance and SIPs activities across a twenty four month horizon in accordance with mid to long term business targets and integrity driven objectives.
• Co-ordinates effective change management to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of the annual activity set.
• Ensures scopes of work are planned, executed and documented in accordance with INEOS processes and procedures (e.g. Management of Change, Control of Work, BOLE and WO Management).

what do I need?

Minimum Qualifications:

• ONC/HNC in Engineering discipline or equivalent work experience

Minimum Experience:

• 5 years of relevant experience in Oil and Gas.
• Relevant experience of Project Engineering and Asset Operations.

Job Knowledge/ Skills:

• Familiarity with Maintenance Management Systems such as Maximo or SAP.
• Experience in delivery of Fabric Maintenance campaigns on offshore and onshore installations within the Oil and Gas industry.
• Effective Vendor management and project co-ordination skills.

About us

When you join us at FPS, you are part of a much larger family. INEOS is a truly global company, with a diverse portfolio of businesses ranging from petrochemicals and healthcare to consumer brands and sports interests. Our products touch and enhance every aspect of modern life.

The Forties Pipeline System (FPS) plays a key role in safely and reliably transporting hydrocarbons from the central North Sea, onshore for processing.

We pride ourselves in offering a working environment that is friendly and welcoming. We will give you the support and space to develop yourself, feel empowered and to have a fulfilling professional career with us.

We are constantly striving for operational excellence, whether improving the energy efficiency of our plants, developing new ways of working or delivering on our net zero commitments. We like to push the boundaries and challenge conventional thinking.

Sustainability is fundamental to everything we do. Our business is already underpinning the journey and transition to a low-carbon future across Scotland and the UK. More information on our latest Environmental Public statement can be found here.

So; if you share our vision for a sustainable future, if you possess the skills and competencies to help deliver our net zero road map and if you want to be a part of the remarkable next step in the development of our business, we’d like to hear from you.

What’s in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with a 34 days holidays per year (inclusive of bank holidays), a competitive salary and a discretionary business bonus scheme (opportunity of up to 20%).

We have a range of benefits available including a generous contributory pension scheme, holiday purchase scheme, gym facilities/ gym membership, enhanced maternity/ paternity leave, salary sacrifice car leasing, life assurance and an employee assistance programme which includes mental and physical wellbeing, financial and legal advice and support.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining Ineos FPS.  If you would like to discuss any adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact opportunities.uk@ineos.com.

what happens now?

Application Process

All applications should be made on line and interested candidates should submit their CV via our website.

Pre-screen

Applicants with a successful CV may be invited to an online MS Teams or telephone call to further discuss the role, the organisation and your suitability.

Formal Interview

Successful applicants will be invited to face to face interview, which will consist of behavioural and technical questions. For some roles the recruitment process may also include technical testing, behaviour questionnaires and/ or a delivering a presentation.

Pre-employment process

Before commencing work with Ineos FPS you will need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a pre-employment medical, employment history reference and qualification verification check. Some roles may also require a criminality check.