Marine Operative

First Marine Solutions Ltd; Montrose; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

First Marine Solutions Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Marine Operative to join our Montrose team on a full-time, permanent basis. You will assist in the preparation, mobilisation, and demobilisation of Mooring Equipment components and support offshore operations in a safety-conscious environment.

The role requires the ability to handle heavy items up to 20kg, flexible working hours, and a readiness to develop offshore capabilities in line with company plans.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar Mooring/Marine role.
• Abrasive wheels training or awareness.
• Spooling machine operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment is maintained to company procedures and standards.
• Support Operations Coordinators with mobilisation/demobilisation tasks.
• Assist with vessel loading/unloading and risk assessments compliance.
• Carry out spooling operations and support yard equipment maintenance.
• Participate in on-call rota and offshore support as required.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Communication

Safety minded

Independent worker

Offshore readiness

Tools

Spooling machine operations

Abrasive wheels training

Job description

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.

What will you do?

This list does not represent an exhaustive list but indicates the main responsibilities the post holder will be required to undertake:

• 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 electricaltools 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?

• Previous experience within a similar position, ideally within the Mooring / Marine Industry
• Abrasive Wheels Training / Awareness
• Spooling Machine Operations experience

Preferred:

• Oxy-Fuel Gas System Training
• OGUK / ENG1 Medical
• MIST
• Magnetic Particle Inspection (ASNT NDT Level II)
• 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 fast-paced environment.
• Safety Conscious
• Independent with the ability to use own initiative whilst being a strong team player.
• High work standards with an eye for detail
• Ability to actively maintain own competence and personal development.