Yard Operative

**Who 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 Yard 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.

On-call / Unsociable working hours may be required during peak operations, increased rates apply.

**Duties & Responsibilities**
- 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 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.