Competence Specialist

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Direct message the job poster from Spirit Energy Talent Attraction at Spirit Energy on behalf of Orion Group HAVE YOU GOT SPIRIT? THE OPPORTUNITY – COMPETENCE SPECIALIST (CONTRACT ROLE) This role is responsible for providing efficient competence advisory services within Spirit Energy’s operated assets, technical and HSE functions. Maintains latest standards, procedures and systems to ensure consistent best practice is deployed in the competence area satisfying country‑specific legislation and Spirit Energy requirements. Provides operated assets support for assessment and verification. Supports functional competence frameworks and assessment across the business. Contract Duration – One Year initial contract Contract Location – Aberdeen, hybrid working – with trips offshore, and other onshore locations, so all offshore certifications must be validated. Rate - £245 - £300 per day PAYE plus 33 days paid holidays Key Responsibilities Support the development of site, business and portfolio competence assurance plans in a timely manner to identify technical and legislative competence needs. Conduct assessments and/or internal verification as required. Manage the competence assurance register and build effective relationships with assessors and internal verifiers assisting with standardisation meetings and ensuring they are following correct processes. Manage Competence and Job Profiles in the Competence Management System and prepare and issue competence reports. Actively contribute to key competence strategies including competence frameworks. Maintain assessment programmes for Safety Critical, Operational Critical and Technical that minimise risk to the safety of personnel, the integrity of assets and the environment at both the offshore and onshore locations. Provide support for any audit and inspections that involve competence. Proactively maintain technical and interpersonal skills and competencies, ensuring capabilities are up to date and in line with industry/functional best practice and behaviours align with Spirit’s core Values. Collaborate effectively, adapting behaviour and communication as needed to get the best from others, promote a positive Incident Free Workplace culture by driving HSE and process safety performance and regulatory compliance through adherence to company standards & procedures, including Spirit Energy CMAPP and HSE. About You You’ll need to have a Production Operations background, with proven experience in previous competence coordination. As this role requires offshore visits, you will need to have your BOSIET and MIST up to date. We would also expect you to hold PDA in Workplace Assessment using Direct and Indirect Methods and PDA in Internal Verification of Workplace Assessment. Several years working in Oil and Gas operations. Knowledge and experience in development and/or maintenance of units of competence criteria and ranges of equipment. Experience in communicating competence requirements and changes. Working knowledge of competence management systems. Embeds Spirit Energy’s Values and associated behaviours into everyday work and interactions, continuously learning and developing associated competencies and behaviours. Great communication skills that inform/share knowledge clearly and unambiguously and also implement and embed change. Builds rapport and can influence decision makers on complex topics. Proven ability to work collaboratively, within your team and across the organisation and externally. Networks effectively internally and externally, creating an immediate, positive and credible impression on others. Leads other parties in conversations on important issues and uses persuasive contributions to influence change and action. Knowledge of safety case requirements, regulatory requirements and competence assurance management standard. In addition to technical knowledge and credibility, we are searching for someone who lives our values of Agility, Collaboration, Courage, Care and Delivery, enables and supports change and brings fresh and dynamic thinking. We’re not just about energy – we’re about Spirit. At Spirit Energy we believe that embracing inclusion, diversity and equality allows for better collaboration and innovation. We seek talent from all avenues and offer flexible and part‑time working to support colleagues’ personal development and promotion. Offering our teams competitive benefits and opportunities for development and skill building, we believe our colleagues can shape the future of the UK Energy Sector. If you’re excited to shape the future of energy, then apply today Seniority level: Associate Employment type: Contract Job function: Training Industries: Oil and Gas #J-18808-Ljbffr