Pipelines Maintenance Engineer

Uniper; Immingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Uniper as a Pipeline Maintenance Engineer (C&I) and play a pivotal role in gas infrastructure. You will manage maintenance strategies, collaborate with teams, and ensure operational excellence within the UK energy sector. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence critical activities that support the energy transition and enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Educated to HNC level or equivalent in relevant engineering discipline.
• Demonstrable experience with C&I systems in process or utilities.
• Strong understanding of maintenance best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop C&I and SCADA maintenance strategies.
• Plan and execute maintenance during outages.
• Act as Pipeline Emergency Response Officer.

Skills

Control and Instrumentation (C&I)

SCADA

Fault finding

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Education

Higher National Certificate (HNC)

Tools

SAP

PT-Risk

Synergy Life

Job description

Power the future of gas infrastructure. As a Pipeline Maintenance Engineer (C&I) at Uniper, you'll work hands-on with our control and protection systems, lead critical maintenance activities, and help shape a safer, more efficient high-pressure gas pipeline systems. With opportunities to influence strategy, manage contracts, and support the UK's energy transition, this is your chance to make a real impact in a dynamic and supportive team.

Your responsibilities

• You will deliver and support the development of C&I and SCADA maintenance strategies, helping to ensure the long-term integrity and performance of Uniper’s gas pipeline assets.
• You will plan and execute maintenance activities during outages, including instrument calibrations, safety system testing, and gas metering validations, to maintain compliance and operational excellence.
• You will take a hands-on approach to fault finding and investigation, resolving issues quickly to support asset reliability and meet performance targets.
• You will manage contracts from specification through to delivery, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• You will use systems like SAP, PT-Risk, and Synergy Life to record technical history, analyse data, and drive continuous improvement in maintenance practices.
• You will perform the Safety Rules Process, including performing the role of Senior Authorised Person to enact safety from the system.
• You will act as the Pipeline Emergency Response Officer (PERO), providing 24/7 call-out cover as part of the team and leading emergency responses to protect people, assets, and the environment.
• You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners, contributing to a safe, efficient, and commercially sound operation that supports Uniper’s energy transition goals.
  
  

Your profile

Essential

• Educated to Higher National Certificate (HNC) level or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline, or able to demonstrate equivalent technical knowledge and experience.
• Demonstrable experience working with control and instrumentation (C&I) systems and SCADA in a process or utilities environment.
• Strong understanding of maintenance best practices and the ability to apply them using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), such as SAP.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation, with a proactive approach to promoting a positive safety culture.
• Ability to plan and deliver maintenance activities, including instrumentation calibrations, safety system testing, and process control system support.
• Skilled in fault finding and problem-solving across a range of control systems and instrumentation.
• Effective communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
  

Desirable

• Familiarity with IGEM and UKOPA standards, codes of practice, and good practice guides.
• Experience working in or alongside the energy, utilities, or process industries.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis techniques and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Exposure to managing high-risk contracts and understanding of contract safety engagement principles.
• Training or certification in pipeline emergency response or safety rules (e.g. Senior Authorised Person).
• Working knowledge of asset and risk management tools.
• Membership of or working towards accreditation with a relevant professional engineering body.
  
  

Power the future of gas infrastructure. As a Pipeline Maintenance Engineer (C&I) at Uniper, you'll work hands-on with our control and protection systems, lead critical maintenance activities, and help shape a safer, more efficient high-pressure gas pipeline systems. With opportunities to influence strategy, manage contracts, and support the UK's energy transition, this is your chance to make a real impact in a dynamic and supportive team.