Competence Specialist - VR/31639

Status: Temp/Contract
Location: Aberdeen, AB10
Rate: Negotiable

Competence Specialist required for an initial one-year contract assignment with a leading E&P business in Aberdeen. Taking on responsibility for providing efficient competence advisory services within the company’s operated assets, technical, and HSE functions, this role is best suited to experienced Competence professionals who can travel offshore and have working knowledge of the Upstream industry.

     

About the Role

You’ll play a pivotal role in supporting competence assurance across technical and HSE functions, ensuring best practice and regulatory compliance.

         

This position involves working closely with site teams, conducting assessments, and helping to shape competence frameworks that underpin operational excellence and safety.

          

Key Responsibilities

  • Developing and supporting site, business, and portfolio competence assurance plans.
  • Conducting assessments and internal verification as required.
  • Managing competence registers and building effective relationships with assessors and verifiers.
  • Maintaining and reporting on competence management systems.
  • Supporting audit and inspection activities related to competence.
  • Promoting a positive safety culture and uphold HSE standards.

          

Requirements

  • Production Operations background with several years’ experience in Oil & Gas operations.
  • Proven experience in competence coordination within the sector.
  • Offshore certifications (e.g. BOSIET, MIST) – site visits to offshore assets are required.
  • PDA in Workplace Assessment using Direct and Indirect Methods.
  • PDA in Internal Verification of Workplace Assessment.
  • Working knowledge of competence management systems in the upstream energy industry.

        

Ideal Candidate

  • You’ll be a collaborative team player with excellent communication and influencing skills, able to work across onshore and offshore environments.
  • You’ll have a strong understanding of regulatory requirements and a commitment to continuous improvement.

         

What’s on Offer

  • Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking operator, within a dynamic and inclusive working environment.
  • Modern office setting, with the opportunity to work on a hybrid basis (up to 2 days per week WFH).

         

TMM Recruitment INDHR

Email:ccarr@tmmrecruitment.com

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