Maintenance Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
maintenance technician - mechanical (temporary)
INEOS FPSFPS is a 100% INEOS-owned integrated oil and gas liquid transportation and processing system with a nominal capacity in excess of one million barrels per day serving the central area of the North Sea.
Oil and gas liquids from over 50 offshore fields and St Fergus flow through pipelines into FPS. FPS transports crude oil and gas liquids from offshore and onshore entry points, processes the liquids at Kinneil and redelivers to the customer Forties Blend crude oil at Hound Point and either Raw Gas or fractionated Gas Products at Grangemouth.
Job PurposeReporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the post holder is responsible for performing preventative, breakdown and shutdown maintenance on all mechanical equipment within the INEOS FPS assets.
Principle Accountabilities- Detailed job planning for all maintenance and repair of mechanical activities.
- To perform and participate in the preventive, corrective and troubleshooting mechanical maintenance activities of the rotating plant equipment, Gas Turbines and Compressors.
- To attend Toolbox talks/site visits to establish scope of work activities such as safety requirements permits to work, special tools and materials.
- To comply with all company health, Safety and Environment as well as Work Permits, policies and procedures.
- To troubleshoot, identify and isolate faulty components, on rotating, gas turbine and compressor equipment, using P&IDs, manufacturers’ manuals, drawings and diagrams.
- To identify spare parts required for maintenance work, from manufacturers’ drawings and spare parts lists.
- To perform shutdown maintenance repair and overhaul on all rotating equipment, including gas Turbines, pumps and compressors.
- To participate in condition monitoring checks on machinery, and notifies any malfunctions or defects to the immediate supervisor.
- To observe operation of all equipment during to routine activities for abnormalities, and report any defects to relevant supervisor.
- To train and develop new trainees along with less experienced staff members.
- SVQ or HNC is essential
- Minimum 5 years experience within Petrochemical/oil and gas
- Knowledge of laser alignment techniques
- Knowledge of Maximo
- Positive attitude, self-confident, independent and ability to work on own initiative.
Interested candidates should submit their CV
Job Details
- Location Grangemouth, United Kingdom
- Discipline Technicians
- Type Contract
- Business INEOS Grangemouth
- Posted 21 April 2023
- Closing Date 05 May 2023
- Requisition ID 1334
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Chemical Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Maintenance Technician roles across INEOS Grangemouth's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Chemical Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £45,210 - £51,745 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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