Oil Spill Responder, Fort Lauderdale, USA
Job Description
Main accountabilities:
To provide safe, prompt and efficient support to spill incidents, exercises, preparedness projects and client engagement activities globally as required.
Ensure that all activities are carried out with due regard to personal safety, the safety of others, and environmental considerations in line with company policies and procedures.
Be on call as part of the duty team including supporting spill mobilisations and travelling globally at short notice.
Undertake the efficient maintenance and rehabilitation of operational and support equipment to the highest standards and in compliance with safety requirements.
Proactively develop and maintain appropriate knowledge and skills to aid effective performance in the role.
Provide a source of expertise to other departments and assist them as directed by the relevant Team Leader or Response Team Manager.
Act as a representative of the company to maintain the standing as a high-profile global leader in oil spill preparedness and response through industry forums, conferences and contact with external stakeholders.
Provide input into the ongoing technical development of spill response equipment, strategies and techniques through internal technical forums, working groups and practical experience.
Develop and update operational guidelines and maintenance procedures for new and existing equipment to ensure safe and effective operation.
Role requirements:
It is essential that all applicants can demonstrate the following:
A tangible desire to make a positive impact
Clear aptitude for practical problem solving
A positive ‘can-do’ attitude
A willingness to be on-call and to be sent anywhere in the world at a moment’s notice
An ability to work long hours in the field in challenging environments
Strong team-working skills
Great communication and interpersonal skills
A strong safety ethos
Possess a full clean US driving licence
Live within one hour of our Fort Lauderdale base or be prepared to relocate
Subject to OEUK medical. The medical will be arranged by OSRL.
What matters most is motivation, practical aptitude and a genuine interest in hands-on work in demanding environments. If your studies, work experience, service background or personal interests suggest you would thrive in this kind of role, we would like to hear from you.
Engineering (you can fix /build stuff)
This is a hands-on role. We need people who are comfortable working with equipment and solving practical problems. An engineering qualification or experience in mechanical, marine or plant-based environments would be valuable.
