Pipelines Maintenance Engineer

 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.   

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

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.

Your qualities

• Competitive salary
• Personal development and Learning opportunities
• Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions
• 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Electric vehicle charging at our sites
• In house Occupational Health Services
• Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
• Performance related benefits
• Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work, or buy and sell extra holiday
• Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

 Your contact

Should you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the UK Talent Acquisition Manager

dominic.lindsey@uniper.energy

Please note, any CV’s sent via email would not be taken into consideration. All CV’s must be submitted via the online application process only.

 Job information 

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.