About Our Opportunity
Working as Mechanical Technician you will be installing, maintaining, repairing and assisting in the development of mechanical equipment to achieve maximum reliability in a safe and cost-effective manner and adhere to identified INEOS standards and practices. This role is to enhance our existing craft team whilst we work through recommissioning KG Train 2 and support the subsequent start up.
MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN
Title: Mechanical Technician
Hours: 37.5 per week
Location: Grangemouth
Salary: Competitive
Contract type: Fixed Term – 14 months
Key Accountabilities
- All health and safety standards (& initiatives) are adhered to and site operating procedures are followed at all times (e.g. Control of Work, COSHH, Manual Handling, Risk assessments, LOLER & PUWER etc. including the raising and follow-up of any issues/actions as appropriate).
- Liaise in job preparation with planner and permit issuing authority to ensure job is ready to start, risks are fully understood.
- Examine mechanical equipment as directed within safety and operational procedures to ensure any potential faults can be identified in advance of possible failure.
- Examine faulty equipment as directed in order to accurately ascertain the root cause of the fault and make recommendations to prevent recurrence.
- Accurately record all work carried out using a suitable CMMS in order to inform Planner and other Asset personnel of plant status and provide an accurate history of work carried out.
- Involvement in equipment improvement teams, offering first‑hand technical input and carrying out actions to ensure delivery.
About You
You should:
- Have a relevant technical qualification (SVQ level 3 / HNC)
- Have significant experience related to the role
- Have knowledge of rotating machinery (compressors, pumps, steam turbines)
- Have knowledge of static equipment (Exchangers, filter assemblies, steam tracing & traps, NRV’s, Safety Valves etc.)
- Be able to read and understand engineering drawings
- Be able to use measuring equipment
- Be able to work to close tolerances
- Be able to use air tools, air drill & grinders
- Have experience pressure testing
- Have IT skills
You may also:
- Be forklift trained
- Have experience with rigging/slinging
What We Offer
- 34 days holiday
- Benefits Platform – access to discounts on high street stores etc. Discounted PMI, Travel Insurance etc.
- Potential up to 20% Discretionary Bonus Opportunity
- Scottish Widows Contributory Pension including employer contributions
- Free On-site GymEmployee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Salary Sacrifice Car and Cycle to Work Scheme
- Ongoing Career Development
