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Instrument & Functional Safety Technical Authority (TA), Grangemouth
Client:
INEOS
Location:
Grangemouth, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
12
Posted:
28.04.2025
Expiry Date:
12.06.2025
Job Description:
Instrumentation and Functional Safety Technical Authority (TA)
Job Title: I&FS Technical Authority (TA)
Location: The Forties Pipeline System (FPS) in Grangemouth, serving the North Sea with a capacity of over one million barrels per day, transporting crude oil and NGLs from offshore fields to the Kinneil terminal, and processing associated gas and LPG.
Job Purpose: The Engineering Assurance (EA) Function ensures consistent engineering activities across FPS. The TA will be responsible for establishing and maintaining I&PS standards, practices, and procedures, and developing the FPS Functional Safety Management System (FSMS) in compliance with BS EN 61511.
Principle Accountabilities:
* Act as the single point of accountability for standards and processes related to instrumentation and protective systems.
* Develop and own the FSMS in accordance with EN 61511.
* Provide engineering resource and assurance to projects, including review of external documentation.
* Arbitrate all technical issues related to I&PS discipline.
* Manage discipline processes like FSA and SIS overrides.
* Carry out and approve SIF reliability calculations.
* Lead discipline capability development, focusing on best practices and lessons learned.
* Review and approve deviations from standards.
* Respond to technical queries.
* Define and assure I&PS competency requirements.
* Review and approve MOCs.
* Support incident investigations with expertise.
* Identify opportunities for I&PS improvements.
* Contribute to risk assessments and define risk reduction actions.
* Manage relevant contracts and conduct contractor audits.
* Advise on maintenance and spares strategy.
* Ensure compliance with INEOS Group Guidance Notes, including IGGN 20 for SIS/SIL.
* Participate in safety reviews, risk assessments, and investigations.
* Support maintenance routines and fault investigations.
* Monitor safety and technical implications of maintenance backlogs.
* Develop training materials and manage instrumentation maintenance strategies.
* Review deferral requests for maintenance activities.
* Participate in incident management teams as needed.
* Adhere to INEOS 20 Principles for Safety.
Qualifications and Technical Experience:
* Degree in Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent.
* Chartered Engineer status.
* Extensive experience with Instrumentation and SIS.
* Experience in Oil & Gas, Refining, or Chemical industries.
* Knowledge of IEC 61511 and relevant UK standards.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their CV and apply.
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