ONE TEAM ONE MOTIVE

Due to continued growth, we are looking for two Modern Apprentices to join us for an amazing opportunity within our Engineering Team, based at Boyndie.

Location: Boyndie, Aberdeenshire
Hours: Permanent Full Time - 40 hours per week

Are you keen and willing to learn, with a positive and “can-do” attitude? Then this is the role for you!

The Engineering Apprentices will work towards achieving all the mentioned responsibilities to the department they are assigned, performing a key role in the smooth running of production, and working efficiently and competently to ensure that tasks are completed as per the company Work in Progress (WIP) List. The postholder will ensure products are manufactured efficiently, within the allocated delivery schedule as per the operational planner, and ensure all work is carried out in compliance with relevant Health and Safety guidelines.

Please note: our Engineering Apprenticeships consist of a rotation which will ensure you are equipped with an overall knowledge of the full workings of the Engineering department. Depending on where you feel your interest lies, and a full appraisal from the Managers of each of the areas, if successful in your Apprenticeship, you will be assigned to a department and offered a permanent role, if available.

Responsibilities:

Machine Shop

• Perform operations on machine tools, including drill presses, lathes, milling machines, boring machines, and grinding machines to produce parts and components
• Review engineering drawings and specifications of a particular product and plan the production process, including where and how to cut the work piece, the correct tools and materials for the job, and the sequence of steps to follow in production of the product
• Ensure the work piece is machined within tolerances stated in the engineering drawing using precision measuring instruments. Ensure that all measuring instruments have been calibrated and there is proof of records stating that. Ensure actual tolerance is recorded in the drawing
• Aware of all machine controls, operations, and maintenance procedures, carrying out and recording all maintenance activities. Inform the factory manager if there are any non-conformances, take any action to correct
• Raise supplier requisitions for any consumable items and any other shortfall materials
• Communicate with other departments within operations
• Develop strong working relations with key stakeholders – clients, colleagues, etc
• To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd

Fabrication Department

• Set up, layout, and tack up various weldments within tolerances stated in production drawings
• To undertake MIG, Flux core welding according to production drawing
• Carry out cosmetic finishes as required
• To work in accordance with instructions and approved codes of practice
• Safe operation of machinery, hand tools, and lifting equipment and ensure job materials and equipment are correctly used
• Raise requisitions for consumable items and any other shortfall materials
• Communicate with other departments within operations
• Develop strong working relations with key stakeholders – clients, colleagues, etc
• To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd

Hydraulic Department

• Assist the Hydraulics Technician with troubleshooting on mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Continually demonstrate safe operation of hydraulic test equipment
• Maintain housekeeping in the workshop. Ensure all work areas are clean and tidy including company transport
• Safe operation of machinery, hand tools, and lifting equipment, and ensuring job materials and equipment are correctly used.
• Learn to understand assembly drawings, complete with bills of material and hydraulic schematics
• Report any problems that have occurred or any questions that you may have to the Hydraulics technician
• Develop strong working relations with key stakeholders – clients, colleagues, etc
• To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd

Required skills/knowledge:

• National 5 or equivalent, ideally in Maths, English, and a Craft and/or Science subject
• Interest in gaining technical knowledge
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Great attention to detail
• Team player
• Genuine interest/enthusiasm in engineering

Due to continued company expansion, we are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Finance Assistant to join our Taiwan-based team to provide support to our new APAC division, as well as support to our existing divisions when required.

Location: Taichung City, Taiwan
Hours: Permanent Full Time - 40 hours per week

Responsibilities:

• Processing of Accounts Payable, supplier statement reconciliations, and expenses processing
• Support Sales Invoicing and process accounts receivable, supplier statements, and credit control
• Responsibility for daily bank reconciliation
• Responsible for communicating with creditors
• Responsible for Accounts email address, raising issues as received
• Continual monitoring and updating of live cashflow
• Credit control
• Processing payments for approval on online banking system
• Prepare weekly payment run for review and approval by the Finance Manager
• Attend weekly Finance/Operations supplier payment review meeting
• Weekly input of timesheets to job costings
• Complete month-end tasks as per timetable
• Supporting the wider team with general administrative/processing tasks as and when required
• HSEQ – compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, and the Company’s management system
• Develop strong working relations with key stakeholders – clients, colleagues etc
• To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd

Required skills/knowledge:

• Significant experience in a similar position
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written
• English & Chinese Mandarin language essential
• The successful candidate must be a resident of Taiwan
• Ability to work with staff at all levels in both Finance and non-Finance roles
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Self-starter with the ability to manage their own workload
• Finance system knowledge, Sage 200 experience is an advantage

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of a Software Developer on a short-term basis.

Location: Remote

Hours: Permanent Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

Responsibilities:

A Software Developer is required to create new and program existing software to improve the Company’s internal workflows.

Duties will also include:

• Meeting with internal stakeholders to discuss and plan requirements
• Develop software programs to automate/digitalise:
  - Company Action Tracking System
  - Company Safety Observation Reporting System
  - Document Control Approval System
  - HR Recruitment Tracker
• Performing trials, testing, and quality checks to ensure functionality and optimisation

Required skills/knowledge:

• Computer Science/IT/Software Development qualification
• Experience in software development and programming, particularly surrounding Microsoft 365 and SharePoint
• Initiative and the ability to offer new ideas
• Organisational and planning skills to manage your time and to meet deadlines and objectives
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and innovative approach to work

A vacancy has arisen for the position of a Hydraulic Technician at the Motive Base in Boyndie.

Location: Boyndie, Aberdeenshire

Hours: Permanent Full Time – 40 hours per week

The Hydraulic Technician will inspect, repair, assemble and test hydraulic equipment as required in accordance with company procedures. They will be required to undertake a variety of tasks that involve the manufacture and maintenance of various hydraulic systems. The post holder will ensure that our products are manufactured efficiently and within the allocated delivery schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with troubleshooting on mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Inspect and overhaul valves, motors, pumps, and other hydraulic components
• Continually demonstrate safe operation of hydraulic test equipment
• Maintain housekeeping in the workshop, ensuring all work areas are clean and tidy, including company transport
• Safe operation of machinery, hand tools, lifting equipment and ensure job materials and equipment are correctly used
• Learn to understand assembly drawings complete with bills of material and hydraulic schematics
• Report any problems that have occurred or any questions that you may have to the Production Manager
• Develop strong working relations with key stakeholders – clients, colleagues, etc
• To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd

Required skills/knowledge:

• Time served in a hydraulic technician role
• Fault diagnosis skills
• Relevant trade experience
• Time management
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Ability to prioritise
• Understanding of processes
• Attention to detail
• Self-motivated and confident

Due to continued company expansion, we are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Operations Administrator to join our Sharjah-based team to be an integral member of the Spooling & Inspection team.

Location: Saif Zone, Sharjah, UAE
Hours: Permanent Full Time – 40 hours

The Operations Administrator will provide clerical and administrative support to the Spooling & Inspection department to ensure a smooth transition and running of upcoming and active projects.

Responsibilities:

• Providing administrative support to the Inspection Manager
• Ensuring records & certification within the Kinetic system remain current
• Set up Spooling & Inspection projects, take out appropriate job numbers, and assign appropriate Motive equipment numbers
• Compile project-specific documentation such as technician and equipment certification packs, project information, and testing packages
• Assist with completion of post-work scope costing sheets
• Maintain equipment asset files identifying schedule for retesting
• Adhering to and following project-related Quality Management System procedures
• Liaise with clients and/or third parties as requested
• Archive project files as appropriate
• General office duties, filing, and other duties which may arise within the company
• Providing administrative support to other departments as and when needed
• Answering telephones, forwarding calls, and taking messages as necessary
• HSEQ – compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, and the company's management system
• Develop strong working relations with key stakeholders – clients, colleagues etc

Required skills/knowledge:

• Business Administration qualification or suitable employment experience
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to prioritise
• Quality experience in presentation skills
• Exceptional attention to detail

A vacancy has arisen for the position of an Electrical Design Engineer on a Hybrid basis, with travel to Motive sites, as required.

Location: Hybrid/Boyndie

Hours: Permanent Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

The Electrical Design Engineer will carry out electrical system design, manufacturing, maintenance, and modification activities in support of Motive’s product lines. We are looking for someone with a hands-on approach to electrical engineering, as well as experience in designing electrical and associated control systems.

Responsibilities:

• Manage electrical system design, manufacturing, maintenance, and modification activities on new build and existing equipment
• To ensure clarity of understanding and confirmation of client requirements, specifications, and expectations, before commencing work
• Produce concept designs/layouts for electrical, electronic and control systems for initial quoting, design review and product manufacture or modification. Product lines/equipment types included, but are not limited to: Winches, HPU’s, Under Rollers, Turntables, Tensioners, Level Winds, etc
• Carry out calculations to: - inform product/system design and component specifications - ensure designs are compliant with regulatory requirements, industry design codes, and best engineering practice - ensure the most economical means of delivering required product specification are achieved
• To actively participate in the development of Motive’s Product Lines
• Develop strong working relations with key stakeholders – clients, colleagues, etc
• Be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd
• Carry out all tasks in line with Motive’s Accountability Charter

Required skills/knowledge:

• HND/Degree or equivalent experience in an appropriate discipline
• Relevant industry, equipment, and career experience
• Effectively manage and prioritise work to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget
• Ability and willingness to manage staff and suppliers
• Experience in reviewing client documentation and through discussion/negotiation with the client, supply chain, and Motive staff, produce documentation/specifications to enable the delivery of product that meets the clients’ requirements
• Experience in preparing drawings and associated documents for electrical and control systems
• Experience in carrying out calculations to inform system design and component selection
• Experience in specifying and selecting electrical/control system components
• The ability to influence and communicate effectively with all levels of staff
• The ability to build strong working relationships, internal and external to the organisation
• Good computer literacy
• 18^th edition qualification (Preferred but not essential)

Due to an increase in workload and unprecedented growth, our Rentals division is looking to recruit an additional Rentals Project Coordinator to support our operations.

Location: Boyndie Drome, Banff / Hybrid

Hours: Permanent - 37.5 hours per week

Reporting to the Rentals Project Engineer, the Project Coordinator is an integral member of the project team responsible for organising parts lists and materials. The Project Coordinator is responsible for directing, organising, and controlling project activities.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist with determination of project requirements
• Assist the Project Engineer in the drafting and issuance of project proposals, tenders, budgets, cash flows, and preliminary schedules
• Prepare project planning documents
• Attend Project Meetings and minute actions
• Track the progress and quality of work being performed by design disciplines/trades
• Use project scheduling and control tools to monitor projects plans, work hours, budgets and expenditures
• Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information to the project team
• Ensure clients’ needs are met in a timely and cost effective manner
• Assist the PM in the review of Contractor quotations to ensure that only fair and reasonable pricing is recommended for approval
• Communicate ideas for improving company processes with a positive and constructive attitude, and for developing this attitude in others
• Keep Project Engineer and others informed about project status and issues that may impact client relations

Required skills/knowledge:

• Experience in Management Systems BS EN ISO 9001, BS EN ISO 14001, or OHSAS 18001
• The ability to influence and communicate effectively with all levels of staff
• Good computer literacy
• Self-motivated and ability to work under pressure
• Assertive with meticulous attention to detail

A vacancy has arisen for the position of a Welder Fabricator, reporting to the Fabrication Chargehand, at the Motive Base in Boyndie. The ideal candidate should be an experienced Welder Fabricator, with meticulous attention to detail.

Location: Boyndie, Aberdeenshire

Hours: Permanent - 40 hours per week

Potential candidates will be invited onsite to perform a weld test and should be able to demonstrate the ability to interpret an engineering drawing at the interview stage.

Responsibilities:

• Set up, layout, and tack up of various weldments within tolerances stated in production drawings
• Undertaking MIG and Flux core welding according to production drawing
• Seafastening work, onboard vessels
• Carrying out cosmetic finishes as required
• Work in accordance with instructions, approved codes of practice, and standards
• Safe operation of machinery, hand tools, lifting equipment and ensure job materials and equipment are correctly used
• Raise requisitions for consumable items and any other materials
• Communicate with other departments within operations

Required skills/knowledge:

• Experience/Time Served Welder
• Significant experience in MIG, TIG, and Flux Core welding
• Ability to deal with fast-moving projects and remain calm under pressure
• Ability to work on their own or as part of a team
• Safety conscious and apply a good quality approach to their work

A vacancy has arisen for the position of Subsea Engineer within our Motive AS division in Stavanger, Norway.

Location: Stavanger, Norway

Hours: Permanent Full Time – 37.5 hours per week

The role is to assist in the planning of onshore and offshore operations and execute operations according to the Scope of Work. The purpose of this role is to secure a safe operation for Scope of Work and manage tasks for success for the operation.

Responsibilities:

• To assure the safety, legal compliance and quality of design operations within the Motive Offshore Group through the implementation and by continuous improvement of performance standards, procedures, guidance, training and workforce capability & competence
• To assure the application of consistent, safe and legally compliant practices
• To review, update processes and procedures as applicable
• To establish and maintain consistent and legally compliant performance standards and guidance for the Motive Group
• Organising hire of approved subcontractors in line with control of Subcontractor Procedures
• Production of reports as and when requested
• Maintaining and controlling jobs and information within the Kinetic Software system
• Develop strong working relations with key stakeholders – clients, colleagues, etc
• Attendance at client meetings, as well as showing company presence within client organisations, as required
• Analyse and interpret data, manuals, and other information to determine specifications and relevant inspection and test procedures
• Demonstrate adherence to governing procedures and work instructions
• Participate in creation/review of procedures and documentation
• Participate in EFAT's and SIT’s
• Planning and onshore support of offshore operation, vessel, and rig
• Participate in planning/follow-up of Mobilisation and Demob activities
• Promote and ensure compliance to company and regulatory EHS requirements & expectations at all times
• Promote and ensure compliance to company and regulatory Quality management systems at all times
• Compliance with Project HSE Plan, Quality Plan, and related requirements
• Compile Final Documentation, for offshore operations
• Identify variation in Scope of Work
• Identifying and reporting of recognised improvement potentials.
• Participate in onshore/offshore works
• Ensuring operatives adhere to company HSEQ guidance and procedures for the safe execution of work scopes
• Have an understanding of Subsea Control System architecture
• Have an understanding of installation drivers and constraints for Umbilical and Production Control Systems
• Be competent in the management of Umbilical and Production Controls, ensuring products are delivered to agreed technical specifications, on time, and within budget
• Plan and supervise offshore diagnostics testing and installation, attending offshore worksites as appropriate
• Write engineering reports, prepare schedules and develop cost estimates
• Provide Technical Package Management support for procurement of Umbilical and Production Control Systems
• Ensure compliance with project specifications
• Ensure all relevant safety objectives and legal requirements are observed
• Prepare design specifications
• Prepare manuals and procedures
• Provide manufacture, testing, and commissioning support
• Provide Installation, commissioning, start-up, and operational support

Required skills/knowledge:

• Planning and Operational knowledge
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Strong language and communication skills in English.
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to cooperate across all levels
• Ability to work independently and gain progress in work is important
• Technical understanding and interest
• Preferred knowledge of offshore and subsea operations
• Offshore certifications in place

Desired skills/knowledge:

• Degree in Engineering or relevant experience i.e. Mechanical Engineering, Marine Technology, Technical institute graduate, certificate of apprenticeship with experience
• Preferred knowledge and experience within engineering, project planning, risk management
• Experience in project coordination
• Proven ability to deliver results