Responder, Southampton Southampton, England
Job description
Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
At Oil spill Response Ltd (OSRL) we believe passionately about unlocking your potential so that as an integral part of our Response Team you can help overcome the complex environmental challenges that oil spills present. For this reason we are seeking highly motivated team players who share our passion about safeguarding the environment to join us in Southampton, UK to begin a fulfilling career as an Oil Spill Responder.
OSRL is the largest international industry-funded cooperative that exists to respond to oil spills wherever in the world they may occur, by providing preparedness, response and intervention services. We are wholly owned by most of the environmentally responsible oil and gas companies, and our membership represents the majority of global oil production. We currently employ 280 people across 11 locations around the world.
Job Description:
Your career with OSRL will begin with an intensive 12-week training programme to give you the skills needed to effectively support oil spill response operations on a global basis. As a Responder your typical day will focus on maintaining your readiness to respond, such as continuous training to hone your personal competence and supporting the maintenance and rehabilitation of our specialist oil spill response equipment. These activities are all designed to allow you as part of our response team to react safely, swiftly and with confidence to achieve a positive impact wherever in the World an oil spill occurs. Additionally, as your skills develop you will be given the opportunity to broaden your role to support others around the World to build their own preparedness.
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.
Requirements:
It is essential that all applicants can meet/demonstrate the following criteria:
- 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 driving licence
- Live within one hour of our Southampton base or be prepared to relocate
Our team is purposefully made up of people with a wide variety of backgrounds so if you possess any of the skills, qualifications and experience from the following categories we would like to hear from you:
Engineering (you can fix /build stuff)
Spill response is hands-on. We need people who can apply their practical ‘knack’ to operate our spill response equipment which is largely made up of diesel-driven hydraulic plant and pumping systems. An Engineering degree and/or experience in a hands-on mechanical engineering or marine engineering role would be valuable to us.
Environmental (you care about the world around you and people within it)
Spill response is science based. We need people who can understand complicated trade-offs in choosing oil spill response strategies. Experience in an environmental role preferably with a degree in Environmental Science, Marine Biology, Oceanology or similar will be beneficial.
Disaster Management/Logistics (you can get stuff done when nobody else can)
Spill response is difficult. In order to deliver an effective response, we need to mobilise our people and equipment at a moment’s notice to anywhere in the world. Experience /knowledge of working in civil contingencies planning, disaster management or complicated international logistics in particular with the armed forces is of interest to us.
Marine (you have worked in some of the most challenging environments)
Spill response is truly global. Although we respond to land-based spills our biggest challenge is often in the marine environment. Knowledge of seamanship and an understanding of tides, currents and charts are valuable. A background as a deck officer in armed forces, coastguard or merchant fleets is of interest to us.
Language Capability (you can work with anyone, anywhere)
Spill response is all about people. To be successful we must collaborate and connect. All candidates need excellent written and verbal English language skills. However, due to the global nature of our work, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese and Arabic languages would be advantageous. We would particularly welcome applications from fluent French and Spanish speakers.
Working with OSRL
A starting salaryin the range of £27,500 - £34,187 (depending on experience), with a generous benefits package, including:
- 10% Pension contribution
- Private medical insurance
- Income protection
- Health Cash Plan
- Hybrid working
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
This is a great opportunity to become part of OSRL and to further develop your career. People are key to our success, and we are committed to ensure a fair and equal working environment for all staff.
Application:
To apply please submit a detailed letter of application that clearly demonstrates your suitability for the role and your CV (including interests) to [email protected] by Friday 21st April 2023.
If selected for interview you will be invited to attend a one day assessment centre week commencing 15th May 2023, but full details will be provided upon application.
If successful, you will attend an initial 12-week training programme, commencing 29th August 2023, where you will acquire the skills, knowledge and understanding needed in mitigating the impact of spills.
