Area Authority

INEOS; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Rotational attendance allowance

Discretionary bonus up to 20%

Pension scheme

Gym facilities

Job summary

INEOS FPS North is seeking an Area Authority to manage the Control of Work process across Unity Offshore or Cruden Bay onshore assets. The role involves daily preparation of CoW documentation, authorising isolations, issuing permits and leading safety on site.

Rotation includes 12-hour shifts, two weeks on/three weeks off, with flights arranged for day trips. You will require extensive CoW experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead at FPS remote sites.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in oil and/or gas plant operations.
• Proven track record in a Control of Work position.
• Strong safety leadership and communication across levels.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage isolations, permits, SORAs, ORAs and other CoW documents.
• Authorise isolations and issue permits for on-site activities.
• Lead and develop site teams across FPS remote locations.
• Demonstrate focused rigour and ownership of activities and issues.

Skills

Control of Work

Safety leadership

Communication skills

Independent leader

Job description

Area authority

Role Duration: Permanent

Location: Unity / Landlie

Closing Date: 30/10/2026

About The Role

Reporting to the OIM, the post holder will be accountable for the management of the Control of Work process within the designated FPS North assets.

The Area Authority (AA) role is central to the safe and compliant delivery of activities on site, with key responsibility for the implementation of the Control of Work process. The AA is responsible for the preparation and daily management of isolations, permits, SORAs, ORAs and any other necessary Control of Work documentation on site on a daily basis. The AA is a leadership position, setting the standard in CoW on the site.

What does the day to day look like?

• Located either Offshore on the Unity platform, or Onshore at Cruden Bay or one of the Pumping Stations, the role involves working 12-hour shifts, 7 days a week when on rotation.
• The rotation is based on 2 weeks on rota and 3 weeks off rota, flexibility is required based on business requirements.
• Flights to the installation are day trip only with a summer and winter flying programme.
• The installation is a normally unattended installation with no accommodation facilities.
• Daily activities include preparation of the required CoW documentation to execute scope, authorising isolations to commence, issuing permits, and the safe management of activities on site.
• Each day requires highly effective communication skills, and the ability to instil and drive the right safety attitudes of everyone on site.
• Success in the role requires focus, rigour, administrative discipline, taking ownership of activities and issues, and a positive attitude to overcoming challenges.

What do I need?

• Extensive experience in oil and/or gas plant operations, together with a proven track record in a Control of Work position;
• Significant experience in front-line operational and maintenance roles;
• Detailed knowledge & understanding of key documents and procedures;
• Highly effective communication skills, across differing levels in the organisation is essential;
• Experienced in isolation standards (safe isolation of plant;
• Strong safety leadership abilities;
• Proven track record of Continuous Improvement skills;
• Able to work independently and lead a team at FPS remote work locations;
• Enthusiastic, highly motivated and prepared to work flexibly in a changing environment;
• Commitment to excellent SHE performance and zero tolerance for unsafe conditions/ behaviours;
• Strong performance bias and able to work under own initiative without supervision;
• Computer literate;
• Strong site leadership background with extensive experience in Control of Work processes;
• Understanding of the Hierarchy of control;
• Knowledge of Operational Risk assessments.

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, 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 [e-mail].