TAR Mechanical Workpack Specialist

INEOS
Grangemouth
3 weeks ago
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Overview

Title: TAR Mechanical Workpack Specialist
Hours: 37.5 per week
Location: Grangemouth O&P, TAR Team
Salary: Dependent on skills, qualifications and experience
Contract type: PAYE Agency up to 12 months


About Us


A truly global company, INEOS comprises of numerous businesses with sites in countries throughout the world. We also encompass a wide range of consumer brands and sports interests.


Grangemouth remains one of INEOS’ key sites in the UK and is home to world scale manufacturing plants – offering a unique environment in which to grow your skills, knowledge and competencies within the petrochemical sector.


About Our Opportunity

We are seeking a Mechanical Workpack Specialist who will provide engineering expertise and technical support to the TAR team during our upcoming TAR events.


Key Accountabilities

  • Accountable for the preparation, quality and delivery of all information required for the allocated TAR workpacks within the agreed milestones.
  • Prepare job sketches (or drawings if possible) that clearly identify the scope and materials. Where required these may also incorporate any specific field construction instructions including fabrication, site run and supports.
  • Ensure all inspection and operations requirements including agreed isolations are incorporated.
  • Preparation of SIP (scaffold, insulation or painting) requests that are detailed and clear.
  • Prepare bills of material (BoM) that are correct and accurate.
  • Clearly identify direct purchase materials or contractor supplied (e.g consumable) to the TAR materials coordinator.
  • Prepare the Job breakdown identifying all 3rd party requirements and resources hours using agreed norms or estimates.
  • Identify any long lead or special items to the appropriate TAR discipline engineer for approval.
  • During the TAR preparations phase, take a leading role in developing construction methodologies and schedules which deliver the TAR scope within the system windows. Consider any other TAR scopes, simultaneous operations or SHE/permit requirements to prepare robust and tested plans with the TAR planning team.
  • During the TAR Execution phase take up a role within one of the execution area teams to deliver the agreed scope safely & on schedule.

About You

Required:



  • Trade Qualifications or equivalent in a Mechanical discipline
  • Relevant TAR experience in a similar role
  • Experienced in Construction Supervision
  • Ability to interpret P&IDs, process flow diagrams, bill of materials, GA’s and isometrics
  • Experience of working within multi-disciplined engineering teams
  • Able to communicate effectively at all levels
  • Experienced Excel user and all other MS Office applications

Desired:



  • Knowledge of INEOS pipe and valve specs including an understanding of petrochemical process hazard and risk assessment
  • CAD or similar

How To Apply

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their CV via our website.


Formal Interview


Successful applicants will then be invited to interview which will consist of behavioural and technical questions.


Provisional Offer


If you are selected as the preferred candidate you will receive a provisional offer which will be subject to a medical assessment and reference checks. Some roles may also require a criminality check.


If you would like to discuss any adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact .


As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during application, assessment and on-boarding stages.



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