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SalaryWho are we?
First Marine Solutions (FMS) are a service provider to the local and international renewables and oil & gas sectors specialising in the engineering, design, procurement, installation, and maintenance of mooring systems for floating platforms. FMS also specialise in the planning and undertaking of marine activities related to floating platforms such as towage, vessel loadouts, marine assurance, and assisting with location planning and consent.
The Role?
Due to continued business growth, First Marine Solutions have an immediate opportunity for an experienced Marine Operative, to join the team based in Ferryden, Montrose on a full time, permanent basis.
Responsible for assisting in the management, preparation, mobilisation, demobilisation and refurbishment of Mooring Equipment components utilising mechanical and manual handling methods and Assisting Chain Inspection Services as necessary.
The successful candidate will hold experience in a similar position, ideally within the Mooring / Marine Industry, be flexible in working hours, have the ability to handle heavy items (up to 20kg in accordance with Manual Handling requirements) be safety conscious with the ability to put safety at the forefront of tasks in a high pressured environment and hold Forklift (over 15tonne), Banksman / Slinger and Abrasive Wheels certification.
Offshore Certification is preferred but not mandatory, however, candidates will be willing to develop into supporting offshore requirements in accordance with the company's development plans.
On-call / Unsociable working hours may be required during peak operations, increased rates apply.
Responsible for ensuring all equipment is maintained in accordance with company procedures and necessary standards.
Assist the Operations Coordinator(s) as required with tasks such as ID number taking as required.
Liaise with the Operations Coordinator(s) to ensure the Equipment Management System remains up to date and all equipment is ready to be mobilised.
Assist in vessel loading / unloading at quayside / offsite, ensuring the company's Risk Assessments are adhered to as necessary.
Carry out Spooling Operations as required.
Ensure yard equipment maintenance is carried out in accordance with company procedures.
Participate in an on-call rota and support unsociable hours operations as necessary.
Participate in Toolbox Talks, Operational and HSEQ Meetings as required.
Assist to communicate with the Operations Coordinator(s) to ensure all yard consumables and tools remain at an acceptable stock level in order to support upcoming operations.
Complete relevant mobilisation and demobilisation paperwork ensuring a high level of accuracy to support the equipment management process.
Ensure electrical tools are calibrated as necessary prior to utilising, raising any requirements to the Operations Coordinator(s) to arrange for re-calibration.
Assist to update Risk Assessments as necessary.
Assist to carry out Magnetic Particle Inspections (MPI) as necessary.
Assist with vessel operations offshore as required (UKCS & Internationally).
Supervise local Chain Inspection services as necessary.
Carry out supporting roles for Chain Inspection services such as UHP Water Jetting and / or Manual Handling.
Assist with any other duties as required.
Your Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
Previous experience within a similar position, ideally within the Mooring / Marine Industry
Manual Handling Training
Abrasive Wheels Training / Awareness
Banksman / Slinger Certification
B3 Forklift Certification (over 15 Tonnes)
Spooling Machine Operations experience
Preferred:
Oxy-Fuel Gas System Training
BOSIET / FOET
OGUK / ENG1 Medical
MIST
Magnetic Particle Inspection (ASNT NDT Level II)
Ultra High Pressure Water Jetting certification
Wheeled Loader certification
Excavator with grapple certification
Who are you?
A pro-active self-starter who can operate both individually and as part of a small team.
Ability to handle heavy items up to 20kg in accordance with Manual Handling requirements
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work un-sociable hours and offshore as necessary.
Work well in a high pressured environment.
Hold the ability to balance competing priorities, complex situations and tight deadlines.
Safety Conscious
Independent with the ability to use own initiative whilst being a strong team player.
An eye for detail
Ability to actively maintain own competence and personal development.
First Tech Group companies include First Marine Solutions, First Integrated Solutions, First Subsea, First Competence, Mooring Systems and North Sea Compactors based in Aberdeen, Montrose, Glasgow, Lancaster and London.
