Vacancies
| Vacancy | Company |
|---|---|
| Operations Manager | Scotrenewables |
| EIA Practitioners | Marine Renewables Xodus AURORA |
Scotrenewables
An opportunity has arisen to join a ground-breaking renewable energy Research and Development business, which is currently seeking enthusiastic individuals to join its rapidly expanding team in the field of offshore tidal energy.
Scotrenewables (Marine Power Limited), a company formed in 2002, is a leading developer of renewable energy solutions, and has designed an innovative tidal energy device currently being tested off the shores of Orkney. The Operations Manager will be key in overseeing the project from ongoing scale model testing undertaken in our pioneering research laboratory to testing in open-sea conditions. Construction of a full-scale prototype of the device is about to commence, with installation planned at the European Marine Energy Centre for March 2011. This is an opportunity to be involved in a high profile industry, with a dynamic company which is breaking the boundaries in harnessing the power of tidal currents.
Operations Manager
Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of the offshore testing of the full-scale device
- Report directly to the Project Manager and Managing Director
- Liaise with contractors to effectively plan and resource onshore and offshore operations
- Manage all QHS&E aspects in line with Company policy regulations
- Liaise closely with Hydrodynamicists, Design and Electrical Engineers
- Have a knowledge of licensing and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance
- Familiarity with the international guidance codes and standards relating to offshore operations
- Contract management
- Be able to progress and achieve key company milestones within demanding schedules
- Provide support to other aspects of the project as and when required
Qualifications/Skills:
- Be educated to degree level
- Have at least 5 years experience in the marine industry. Experience in offshore supervision and management of marine installation operations would be preferable
Salary:
- To be negotiated and based on experience
- Attractive bonus scheme
- Pension provision
If you are interested in this post, please email Briony Spence at: briony@scotrenewables.com.
Xodus AURORA
EIA Practitioners – Marine Renewables
Following the Crown Estate announcement on the award of Lease Option Agreements for wave and tidal developers in the Pentland Firth, Xodus AURORA is looking to recruit EIA Practitioners for its Orkney office to service our ever growing renewables portfolio. Xodus AURORA already has established working relationships with a number of developers successful in the Pentland Firth Round and is ideally placed to support these companies as they realise their plans for commercial developments. We aim to maintain our position at the heart of the marine renewables industry going forward, and if you do too, Orkney is the place to be.
Orkney offers a rich mixture of culture and opportunity together with outstanding scenery and some of the most modern and high living standards to be found in the UK. To find out more go to www.workorkney.co.uk.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a multi-disciplined environmental team providing services to the emerging marine renewables industry. You will be involved in leading and project managing high profile EIA's, as well as having the opportunity to diversify your EIA and management skills to other marine sectors. In addition to leading EIA projects, there will also be a strong emphasis on business development.
Ideal candidates will be highly motivated individuals with at least 5 years experience in EIA for marine related industries, ideally including some offshore renewables experience. Candidates should also have proven project management experience in a consultancy environment. Being a registered EIA Practitioner or holding another recognised IEMA accreditation would be advantageous. Strong leadership and business development qualities are a prerequisite.
To apply, please forward a covering letter with your C.V. detailing your suitability for the role and send it to recruitment@xodusgroup.com.