Job Type: Contract
Duration: 12 months – potential to become permanent
Location: Flexible, with a preference for proximity to Aberdeen. Hybrid and remote options are available.
Salary: £50-£55 per hour, PAYE basis
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP
We are seeking individuals with experience delivering Dynamic Positioning (DP) System assurance activities across a broad range of clients and vessel types to join our client:
- DP System FMEA and trials authoring, review, and verification and validation (V&V)
- Client-facing deployments, including attendance on vessels to support assurance activities
- Strong technical report writing and an adaptable approach across varied projects and timelines
- Familiarity with closed-bus power systems and battery/hybrid installations (highly advantageous)
- Awareness of relevant assurance standards and guidance (beneficial; training will be provided)
- Self-driven, responsive to client needs, and motivated to learn and take on new responsibilities
The daily duties will be as follows:
- Attend vessels, as independent witness, recording results from approved trials programmes
- Review FMEA (failure mode and effects analysis) and Trials programmes in line with industrial guidelines:
- FMEA development, including FMEA and Proving Trials authoring
- Review and author IMCA M190 / M191 compliant trials programmes
- Offshore client rep attendances
- Development of marine operating procedures, method statements, and risk assessments.
- Perform SIMOPS assessments and marine risk evaluations for multi-vessel operations
The role is primarily office based with regular domestic and international travel, often at short notice.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- You are technically strong, commercially aware, confident engaging with clients, and eager to grow within a dynamic environment.
- You should have a solid marine operational background, ideally gained on offshore support vessels (e.g., Drillship, Dive Vessel, PLV, CLV, AHTS, SOV) at the level of Chief Engineer / Second Engineer / Electrician /ETO.
- Candidates with transferable skills (relevant electrical degree) or industry experience may also apply to be considered.
Requirements:
- A collaborative, service-minded approach. Experience delivering and selling consultancy / advisory services would be advantageous.
- Up-to-date knowledge of marine regulatory and statutory requirements (Class rules), industry standards, and guidelines (IMCA / OCIMF / MTS).
- Strong communication and client-facing skills, with the ability to simplify complex issues and offer solutions.
- Medically fit for offshore work; current ENG1 or OEUK Medical.
- Right to live and work in the United Kingdom.
- Fluent English skills, both written and verbal.
- Current offshore safety certification is desirable; (i.e. BOSIET / FOET / GWO).
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