Instrument and Protective Systems Engineer

INEOS; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

INEOS FPS in Grangemouth seeks an Instrument and Protective Systems Engineer to provide specialist electrical instrumentation and safety support to asset teams, ensuring SIS integrity. You will manage lifecycle activities, participate in hazard analyses, coordinate modifications, and train technicians, aligning with IEC safety standards and company procedures.

The role offers a challenging environment with strong focus on safe operations and continuous improvement, plus a competitive package and

Qualifications

• Hold an engineering degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of international safety standards.
• Strong experience with field instrumentation from pneumatic to modern tech.
• Experience with HAZOP/LOPA workshops and lifecycle knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to INEOS 20 Principles and 7 Life Saving Rules with colleagues and visitors.
• Maintain asset and protective systems integrity.
• Coordinate day-to-day discipline operations support for SIS, F&G, and related systems.
• Manage local instrument and SIS spares and health care provision.
• Contribute to remaining life determinations, obsolescence studies and asset life strategies.
• Oversee SIS lifecycle management per IEC 61508/61511 and ensure compliance.

Skills

Technical leadership

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Coaching & development

Education

Engineering degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Triconex Safety System

Honeywell Safety Manager

TRAC

exSILentia

ISOGRAPH

Job description

instrument and protective systems engineer – kinneil

Role Duration

Permanent

Location

Grangemouth

About The Role

Reporting to the I&PS Engineering Team Leader, the post holder will be responsible for providing specialist engineering, safety and technical support to the asset teams in matters relating to all manners of field instrumentation and protective systems.

What does the day to day look like?

• Adhere to and promote INEOS 20 Principles and 7 Life Saving Rules to colleagues and external vendors.
• Responsible for maintaining the asset and protective systems integrity.
• Address day to day discipline operations support issues related to SIS, F&G, bad actors etc, through daily Ops meeting and asset team.
• Management of local instrument and SIS spares, and health care provision.
• Provide input to remaining life determination and extension, obsolescence studies and asset life strategies.
• Day to day management and continuous improvement of the SIS LoPs across the area / asset by reviewing associated KPI data e.g. overrides/bypasses, overdue proof testing, SIS demands, failure data, etc and coordinating any necessary changes due to actual field performance.
• Implement/manage minor I&PS modifications, and provide technical review, through the management of change system.
• SIS Lifecycle management to IEC 61508/61511 — ensure all roles/responsibilities are covered and ensure that requirements are being met to maintain SIS integrity.
• Provide input and support to Projects and TARs.
• Development and implementation of improvement proposals in the area of asset and maintenance management.
• Define technical specifications for requisitions in the context of equipment modifications and replacements.
• Providing technical support in trouble shooting and emergency situations.
• As a specialist, provide training and education to the Technician and Operator population.
• Develop and maintain the required functional safety documentation as defined in BS EN 61511.
• Fault finding and optimisation of compressor control systems.
• Commissioning, modification and fault analysis of Honeywell Safety Manager or Triconex V11 Safety Systems.
• Risk assessment and asset management relating to the safe operation of equipment.
• Carry out SIF reliability studies and develop calculations using appropriate software (e.g. TRAC, exSILentia, ISOGRAPH).

what do I need?

• Hold an engineering degree in electrical engineering, or equivalent subject.
• TUV FSE (SIS) Certification
• At least 5 years of technical experience in a technical role (discipline engineering, maintenance management) in Oil and Gas Upstream, Midstream or Downstream environments.
• Extensive knowledge of applicable international safety standards
• Requires an extensive knowledge of field instrumentation spanning pneumatic instrumentation to current day technology.
• Participation in HAZOP and LOPA workshops and review of output.
• Knowledge of the functional safety lifecycle.
• Commissioning, modification and fault analysis of package PLC systems including Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi
• Knowledge of machinery protection systems including Bently Nevada
• Experienced in the coaching, influencing and development of professional engineers.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving 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 [e-mail].