Job Description
Are you motivated by the prospect of working in a challenging role and looking to take the next step toward becoming a Party Chief? If so, this role could be the ideal opportunity for you.
As a Party Chief within SALMO Seabed Operations (SBO), you will act as the onsite focal point for our deployed seabed capabilities, serving as the senior offshore leader responsible for coordinating, managing, and delivering the operational, technical, and safety aspects of our Survey, Inspection, and Salvage projects. You will be required to deploy offshore to deliver this capability currently 60 days but expected to rise to circa 120 days per reporting year.
You will also be the primary point of contact between the offshore and onshore teams, ensuring that all activities are clearly planned, executed safely, delivered efficiently, and fully compliant with the required technical standards.
You will build and apply your expertise to lead teams conducting offshore marine operations safely, including the delivery of survey and inspection outputs using AUV and ROV capabilities. The work scopes are incredibly varied, from survey and intervention tasks on subsea infrastructure and wrecks being stock examples, no two tasks will be the same. This role is an exciting opportunity to develop a capability and make a difference in the work you deliver.
We will provide you with the necessary training and help you on your journey to continue your journey as a Party Chief.
We champion flexible ways of working. Whilst onshore, regular in-person on site attendance is required (this is expected to be approximately 60% of your working week) to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance and business need. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role.
The role is operationally critical and comes with additional allowances under SALMO Terms and Conditions, reflecting the importance and intensity of the work you’ll be doing.
What you’ll be doing
* Leading and managing offshore marine operations, running the Plan of the Day/24hr look ahead defining clear priorities to the AUV/ROV teams.
* Leading risk management for deployed tasks.
* Co-ordinate mission plans with vessel Master to deliver project outputs.
* Technical oversight and assurance of project deliverables.
* AUV Operations – Overview of mission schedule/plans, Coordinating vessel readiness and oversee launch and recovery
* ROV Operations – Overview of task plans, Coordinating vessel readiness and oversee ROV Launch and Recovery
* Overview of Survey Data Governance QA/QC whilst deployed
Person specification
To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:
* Lead Criterion – Have experience providing technical advice at a senior level and leading delivery of successful engineering outcomes in multidisciplinary projects.
* Have a wide-ranging depth and breadth of technical experience in subsea activities or marine operations.
* Experience managing complex / challenging work with evidence of technical problem solving and risk management.
AND
Hold (as minimum) either:
* STCW (1) Master (Unlimited)
OR
* An Engineering, Science, Technical, Technology or Marine based qualification at RQF Level 4
AND EITHER:
o IMCA accredited ROV Supervisor (R/RO2) Certification or ROV Superintendent Certification / AUV Senior Survey Engineer, with at least 360 days of documented offshore experience and a minimum of 100 hours piloting an ROV or AUV at Grade I level
o IMCA accredited Superintendent with work class vehicles, with at least 180 days of logbook demonstrated offshore experience.
And:
* Be a Sole UK National
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Be able to satisfy requirements of:
o 2-Yearly ENG1 Seafarers Medical (2)
o Be enlisted as a Royal Navy Sponsored Reserve (2)
Note: Alternatives to RQF listed above (which cover England, Wales, and Northern Ireland only), is the Scottish SCQF or international equivalent qualification backed up by a statement of comparability from UK ENIC.
This role is subject to Retained Grade Terms and Conditions and differ from the DE&S standard Terms and Conditions.
In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:
* Core Behaviour 1: Leadership – CSBC4
* Core Behaviour 2: Communication and Influencing – CSBC4
* Technical Competence 1: ECF_01 Suitable Systems and Systems Thinking – Practitioner Level
* Technical Competence 2: ECF_03 Supportable Technical Solutions – Practitioner Level
Benefits
* Full time staff employed for less than 5 years are entitled to 26.5 days’ annual leave per year, rising to 31.5 days per year after 5 years of service
* Flexible and hybrid working options
* Market-leading employer pension contribution of around 28.97%
* Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
* Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications
* Support for progression
* Huge range of discounts
* Volunteering days
* Enhanced parental leave schemes
Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So, whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.
Disability Confident:
Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments, you can let us know on your online application under the section ‘Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.