Job TITLE: Instrument Technician

Role Duration

Permanent

Location

North Assets onshore and offshore

Closing Date

10.02.2026

about the role

The Instrument Technician position is expected to provide expertise for the troubleshooting and maintenance of instruments, instrumented systems and fire and gas system at all Ineos FPS North sites. The Instrument Technician also takes part in pig recovery operations onshore and offshore. In addition, the role also completes general operational duties, including application of isolations, pigging operations, management of vendors, and emergency response duties.

This position reports to the Offshore or Onshore Installation Manager (OIM), the post holder is responsible for performing operations and preventative, breakdown or shutdown maintenance on all instrumentation/control equipment within the INEOS FPS North Assets, the FPS Landline and Unity offshore installation.

What does the day to day look like?

All employees are expected to adhere to and promote Ineos 20 Principles and 7 Life Saving Rules to colleagues and external vendors in all aspects of production and operation. 

Day to day duties include but are not limited to:

• Isolating authority control and process, isolations to be performed as per asset requirements.
• Performing Authority for vendor maintenance or project activities as required
• Detailed job planning for all maintenance and repair of instrument, electrical, analyser and metering related activities, including identification and purchasing of simple materials.
• To perform preventive, corrective and diagnostic maintenance on the process field instrumentation and control loops.
• To troubleshoot, repair, calibrate and test various types of process control instruments, relay logic and Safety Instrumented systems.
• To perform preventive and emergency maintenance on all equipment on site, as well as during machine scheduled or unscheduled shutdowns.
• To perform upgrade and retrofitting of new control instruments to the existing panels in the field and main control room.
• To input data into the Computerised Maintenance Management System CMMS (Maximo) maintenance system, such as work order activities, tasks, labour, materials and spares, failure reports and manpower statistics.
• Responsible for the creation and review of non-complex Instrument & Process operating procedures.
• To perform pigging operations at the FPS North Assets.

Each day requires focus, flexibility and taking ownership of activities and issues, with a positive attitude to overcome challenges.

what do I need?

Minimum Qualifications:

• Recognised Instrument apprenticeship or equivalent training scheme;
• HNC Instrumentation and Control (post 2009 apprenticeships);
• NVQ/SVQ Level 3 certification or equivalent in maintenance;
• Current BOSIET/FOET/MIST;
• OGUK Medical preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ within Petrochemical/oil and gas;
• CompEX (Hazardous areas);
• Minimum SBT01 & 02 or TSBT01 &02;
• Ability to manage time effectively to achieve targets and objectives;
• Positive attitude, self-confident, independent and ability to work on own initiative.

Job Knowledge Skills:

• Familiarity with Maximo (preferable)
• Permit to Work systems.

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 competitive salary, rotational attendance allowance 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.