Equipment Maintenance Technician

Location: UK / Southampton

Closing date: 4th June 2023

Oil Spill Response Ltd is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician to join the Maintenance Department at our Southampton Base.

The Maintenance Department provides equipment hire, training and maintenance for our members on a global basis. 

 

Job Description:

The purpose of the Equipment Maintenance Technician is to conduct the maintenance of Oil Spill Response equipment, ensuring it is ready for immediate response deployment.  

Main Accountabilities:

• Ensure that all activities are carried out in line with company policies and procedures including Life Saving Rules, risk assessment and permit to work.
• Undertake the efficient maintenance and rehabilitation of equipment and vessels to the highest standards and in compliance with safety / regulatory requirements.
• To provide safe, prompt and efficient on-site support to spill incidents, exercises and preparedness projects as required.
• Proactively develop and maintain appropriate knowledge and skills to aid effective performance in the role. 
• Provide a source of expertise to other departments and assist them as directed by the Maintenance Team Supervisor. 
• Provide input into the ongoing technical development of spill response equipment, strategies and techniques through internal technical forums, working groups and practical experience.
• Participate in updating operational guidelines and maintenance procedures for new and existing equipment to ensure safe and effective operation.    
• This position requires you to live within one hour of your home base.

 

Requirements:

The successful candidate for this role will have experience in a technician role and will have ideally completed technical/engineering qualifications to include hydraulic systems and internal combustion engines.  Fabrication and/or welding is an advantage, and a forklift licence is preferable.

Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of maintenance procedures, equipment rehabilitation and repair
• Industry standards and local regulations
• Detailed knowledge of maintenance and diagnostics on ICEs and hydraulic systems
• Understanding of different cultures

Technical/Work-based Skills

• Excellent skill of hand and maintenance experience
• IT literate (to a good standard)
• Excellent written and verbal English language
• In depth knowledge of equipment maintenance procedures and rehabilitation
• Risk Management

General Skills/Attributes

• Be able to liaise and communicate with confidence and authority
• Be able to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong and effective team working abilities
• Ability to demonstrate versatility and adaptability in all arenas
• Good problem-solving abilities in challenging environments
• Be self-motivated

Experience

• Previous experience in equipment maintenance
• Experience in planning and coordinating maintenance activities

Qualifications

• BTEC/C&G technical/engineering qualifications, or equivalent

 

Working with OSRL

Salary: £32,000 to £36,000 (dependant on experience)

A generous Benfits package, including:

• 10% Pension contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Income protection
• Health Cash Plan
• Matched savinigs scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

This is a great opportunity to become part of OSRL and to further develop your career. People are key to our success and we are committed to ensure a fair and equal working environment for all staff.

 

Application

If you would like to apply for this position please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@oilspillresponse.com by 4th June 2023 and you must be avaiable to interview W/c 12th June at our base in Southampton.

 

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Business Development Advisor

Location: UK / Southampton

Closing date: 28 May 2023

Oil Spill Response Ltd seeking a Business Development Advisor to join our Commercial Department to support the Business Development Team.

On a global basis, the Business Development Team provides Client’s with Proposal’s providing services and tasks covering surface and subsea response and preparedness. These services include:

• Secondees, short and long term, to take responsibility for oil spill issues from your company, enabling you to use your resources for your area of expertise
• Crisis management services for all incident types
• Training both for company employees and subcontractors/suppliers where required
• Internal coordination between departments and external liaison with authorities
• In-field support for critical/higher-risk operations
• Produce, update or advise on contingency plans
• Undertake capability assessments of sites/operations
• In-field equipment hire, including maintenance and training

We offer oil spill services to all oil spill preparedness and response needs. Through open communication with our Members, regulators and other stakeholders, we are able to understand the needs and desires of everyone involved. Our knowledge, experience, and expertise allow us to create customised, targeted and cost-effective oil spill response solutions that support our customers' activities.

 

Job Description:

The Business Development Advisor will provide support to Business Development Executives, producing proposals and quick quotes which maximise OSRL’s preparedness revenue generation 

Working with internal departments and suppliers / partners, the Business Development Advisor, to ensure resources are in place to deliver against proposals. 

Main Accountabilities

• Produce proposals by liaising  with both the customers (if applicable) and the wider proposal team to ensure the proposal is delivered in a timely manner. 
• Ensure proposals are commercially viable and comply with OSRL policies and guidelines 
• In conjunction with the Global Proposals Manager and Senior Members of the team, help to gather information required to prepare and present high-quality proposals.  
• Engaging with customers (internal and external) to gather feedback on the content, structure and presentation of proposals. Identifying areas for improvement in the preparation and presentation of proposals and leading the implementation of the changes required to achieve these improvements. 
• Carry out other tasks and projects as defined by management. 

 

Requirements:

The successful candidate for this role will be proficient with Microsoft packages, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. You will have excellent planning and organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail. You will have previous experience in delivering high-quality results in a timely and efficient manner.  

This role is suited to someone who enjoys the business development environment, working with people at all levels, and takes pride in providing a high standard of administrative work.  

Knowledge

• Understand commercial terms and basic business finance principles

Technical/Work-based Skills

• Understanding of customers’ needs and ability to consult on their requirements. 
• Proposal generation management
• Commercial acumen
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Project management
• IT skills

General Skills/Attributes

• Good planning and organisational skills
• Ability to build relationships with customers
• Attention to detail
• Good time management skills
• Able to work to tight deadlines 
• Proactive and self-driven to deliver
• Able to adapt 
• Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team

Experience

• Proposal generation an advantage
• Working in a commercial environment

Qualifications

• OSRL Technical standard and / or 
• Tertiary qualification

 

Working with OSRL

Salary starting £25,000.

A generous Benfits package, including:

• 10% Pension contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Income protection
• Health Cash Plan
• Hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

This is a great opportunity to become part of OSRL and to further develop your career. People are key to our success and we are committed to ensure a fair and equal working environment for all staff.

 

Application

If you would like to apply for this position please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@oilspillresponse.com by 28th May 2023 and you must be avaiable to interview W/c 5th June at our base in Southampton.

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Environmental Monitoring Services Lead

Location: Perth, Western Australia

Closing date: 8th June 2023

Position Title: Operational & Scientific Monitoring (OSM) Services Lead (Environmental Monitoring Services Lead)  

About the role

As the OSM Services Lead, you will be responsible for the delivery of Environmental (Operational & Scientific) Monitoring services in the event of oil spill incidents for our members, which will involve key Oil & Gas operators in Australia. Working closely with OSRL’s Australia Country Manager, Global & Regional Response Teams and wider technical experts, you will be responsible for ensuring that the OSM services continue to meet the regulatory requirements and our member expectations. The key responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage the delivery of environmental monitoring services for oil spill incidents.
• Establish and manage project processes for monitoring services to comply with applicable regulatory, contractual, and OSRL requirements.
• Lead the stakeholder engagement for monitoring services including the project Steering Committee, project members, monitoring service providers, and regulatory stakeholders including national, state and territorial agencies.
• Contract management of all monitoring service providers.
• Establish and implement Annual Assurance Program for monitoring services.
• Manage the design, development and delivery of monitoring related trainings and exercises for members.
• Responsible for the management of Document Management System (DMS) for monitoring services and HSE policies and procedures.
• Provide support to members Incident Management Team during response mobilization and activation.

This fantastic opportunity is suited for someone with:

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental or Marine Sciences (or similar).
• Relevant project experience, particularly related to environmental monitoring, impact assessment, management, and regulatory compliance. Ideally 7+ years’ experience.
• Good understanding of Australian Oil Spill Regulatory Framework and Operational & Scientific Monitoring Requirements for oil spills.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully executing mid-large scale consultancy projects, both as an individual and as part of or leading a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels in both technical and non-technical environments.
• An ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders including clients, government agencies and councils.

What we offer:

Our people are our biggest priority, and we are committed to providing a workplace that supports our team to grow. As part of our team, you will be offered:

• Experienced and supportive management team.
• A role working alongside highly experienced professionals that can support you to grow and develop professionally.
• Competitive remuneration package based on skills and experience.
• Exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing business unit for a global company.
• Flexible work arrangements to support a work/life balance.

Join our team:

If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity, please apply by sending your application to singaporehr@oilspillresponse.com. Your application should include a Cover Letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your Resume outlining your previous experience. Candidates considering part-time positions are also encouraged to apply for this role.

 

 

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Maintenance Supervisor, USA

Location: USA / Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Closing date: 28th April 2023

Oil Spill Response USA Inc, is looking for an Maintenance Supervisor to support the Response Operations team in Fort Lauderdale.

As the world's largest oil spill preparedness and response organisation, dealing with global emergencies 24/7, we are committed to serving our customers' varied response and preparedness needs swiftly and professionally. A career with us puts you in the company of over 280 dynamic individuals located in bases across Europe, the Middle East, Americas and Asia Pacific.

 

Job Description:

The primary function is to lead and direct the maintenance team to ensure that response equipment is maintained to a high standard for immediate response deployment.

 

Main Accountabilities:

• Ensure Company policies and procedures are always followed in line with OSRL’s Life Saving Rules.
• Stay current with associated computer operating platforms. (MAXIMO / Safety Organiser, etc)
• Ensure maintenance, recertification and testing tasks are managed efficiently and to ensure minimum downtime of any part of the equipment inventory.
• Ensure that response equipment is maintained in a high state of readiness, and properly packaged for transport and deployment. This includes the periodic operation of all mechanical equipment, routine service/maintenance and repairs as needed to ensure equipment readiness and operability.
• Assist in the familiarization training of Member personnel on the operation and maintenance of the response equipment. This includes the preparation of static displays of equipment at the OSR warehouse, preparation, load and transport equipment to/from field training sites and provide field instruction on the operation and maintenance of OSR equipment.
• Assist with loading and transporting response equipment for use in a spill response or drill including accompany equipment to point of departure.
• Provide support where needed for facilities maintenance as directed by line manager and/or regional safety representative.
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Requirements:

• Applicants  must have the right to live and work in the USA and have documentation to complete USA I-9 Employment Authorization form.
• A strong maintenance related background with experience of  internal combustion engines (diesel/gas) pumps and hydraulics.
• Knowledge of Oil & Gas industry technology and standards.
• Track record of working on and delivering maintenance programs.
• Experience of implementing engineering practices and standards ensuring engineering systems and technology development is aligned with company goals and standards.
• Proven experience of leadership of engineering activities.
• Operational planning experience.
• Qualifications in engineering maintenance or relevant industry experience.
• International experience in multi-cultural, multi-disciplined team environments.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work on own.

 

Working with OSRL

• Starting salary $47,000 per annum
• Generous benefits package
• 27 days of holiday per year

We provide full training and excellent career progression, including opportunities to work across the business in different departments and on secondments with our members.

 

Application

To apply please submit your CV (including interests) and a letter of application that clearly demonstrates your suitability for the role to recruitment@oilspillresponse.com by 14th April 2023

 

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