operations Specialist - Kinneil

Role Duration

Permanent

Location       

Grangemouth (site/ office based)

Closing Date

19th March 2025

about the role

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the role holder will provide operational expertise required for delivery of the operating/maintenance plan and longer term asset strategy. Co-ordinate all functions and provide leadership to ensure safe, reliable and optimised delivery of the agreed plant production plan.

What does the day to day look like?

• Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the shift operating teams for the plant to ensure its safe and efficient operation within design operating envelopes.
• Develop, maintain and audit use of all technical and operating information and documentation required for the plant area.
• Audit Asset operating standards through leading level 1 assurance reviews to ensure operation within Site and Regulatory requirements
• Set internal priorities/demand for maintenance and technical support to ensure plant integrity and availability to safely deliver the plant production plan.
• Monitor plant operations, diagnose adverse trends, define and implement corrective actions to achieve short and long term operating performance targets.
• Deliver the recovery of the plant from planned and unplanned interventions / outages.
• Ensure that root cause analysis and troubleshooting are carried out and to provide expertise and immediate support for the solving of plant unavailability or production losses
• Develop and manage process documentation to allow safe operation and release/handback/ recommissioning for all maintenance activities including Operating Instructions, Trip Override Risk Assessments, Isolation Plans and Release Procedures.
• Train operating teams and supervisors in revised instructions and procedures to ensure safe and efficient implementation
• Input to activity planning processes to maintain plant integrity and reliability whilst minimising impact on production and cost.
• Identify opportunities to improve plant availability or variable cost performance. Develop and implement solutions where appropriate or work with discipline engineers as required.
• Specify turnaround work scope requirements for plant area.
• Act as Turnaround Operations Lead when assigned, leading operations elements of event through planning, work scope implementation, pre-commissioning and re-commissioning phases
• Act as Asset Representative for Project activities – setting technical/operational requirements for project and managing interface with asset activities for planning, construction and commissioning.what do I need?
• Graduate qualified with >5 years’ experience or significant experience in Oil and Gas Operations.
• Proven technical/operational troubleshooting skills.
• Strong knowledge of all relevant Manufacturing disciplines – Mech, I/E, Control, DCS, Maintenance.
• Detailed knowledge of site standards and legislative requirements relevant to Manufacturing activities.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams (without line management accountability).
• Strong and wise decision making skills, both within and out with area of direct expertise.
• Proven ability to coach and develop supervisor/technician personnel.
• High level of communication skills, dealing with all levels in the organisation.

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.

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