It’s all hands on deck for SUBC Brazil. Our subsea engineers are on rotation supporting our contractor’s assets including Valaris, Ventura, Seadrill, Transocean P10000 and Mykonos rigs, providing high-quality manpower service to BOP maintenance and inspection. For rig reactivation period phases 1 and 2, our Subsea Engineers are working on the Transocean KG2 rig in Singapore and on a number of rig assets in South Africa.
Additionally, SUBC Brazil has subsea engineers working in Guyana, supporting work scopes on several drilling rigs including the Noble Don Taylor, Bob Douglas, Sam Croft and Tom Madden and in Suriname on the ultra-deepwater semi-submersible drilling rig Transocean DD3.
The next stop for the SUBC team will be Port Elizabeth in South Africa, for the reactivation stage of the ultra-deepwater dual-activity drillship, Transocean Orion.
Colin Burney - Founder and Managing Director commented ... “Our specialist subsea engineering, project lead and management services are in demand globally by drilling rig and platform operators. We have worked hard and recent contracts have rewarded our team effort. It's an incredible time for SUBC Brazil.”
SUBC UK began business in Aberdeen in 2010, at the tail end of a decade-long energy crisis, with surging demand and stagnant oil and gas production, however, the historically high level of oil and gas production and prices in the first 2 years of business allowed us to focus on supplying subsea engineers and subsea project managers at short notice to global destinations, supporting the requirements of several drilling contractors.
Today, SUBC Engineering Ltd are active in a number of work scopes including BOP & Choke Manifold change outs and major 5-year SPS Special Periodic Surveys across Europe. Manpower includes 65 Subsea Engineers and 10 Subsea Project Engineers. Additionally, SUBC is assisting with offshore work scopes between well rig moves in the UK North Sea, Norwegian North Sea, Las Palmas and Offshore Turkey.
SUBC have engineers located in different areas around the world and is in pole position to support drilling contractors worldwide. We assist drilling contractors on a flexible and contractual basis, supplying subsea engineers for a few days, and full crew relief cover to suit the drilling contractor’s schedule and project requirements. Importantly, our global hub of strategically located subsea engineers means that we are efficient and cost-effective, and able to avoid long-haul travel expenses for the operator.
Colin Burney - MD commented … “We appreciate all the help and support we have received over the last 13 years, our business has grown from a handful of subsea engineers to over 150 worldwide. Our global aspirations have seen SUBC open an additional office in the USA in 2015, our first office in Brazil in 2019 and Singapore in 2020. It’s truly been a rewarding 13 years, and on behalf of SUBC, I would like to take this opportunity to thank our staff, subsea engineers, clients, partners and suppliers who have played a vital part in our journey over the years, enabling us to reach our goal. It’s been a team achievement that’s defined our business success and our global reputation.”
Day and night, our subsea engineering teams are supporting our contractor’s semi-submersible rigs, jack-up rigs, drilling platforms and drillships around the globe. SUBC are currently active with crew positions on drillships offshore Guyana, changing out BOP & Choke Manifolds on Jackup rigs around the clock, assisting with rig reactivations into the North Sea, and managing well rig moves in the offshore Caspian Sea region.
With the demand for our quality of service and subsea engineering expertise, SUBC can put in place a day-night rotation of senior subsea engineers in support of your project. When it comes to rig reactivations, SPS special periodic surveys or a crew position, ….. SUBC have your back.
Colin Burney - Founder and Managing Director commented ... “Recent contracts have rewarded our team effort. SUBC assist drilling contractors on a flexible and contractual basis, and can supply subsea engineers for a few days, or optionally, full crew relief cover to suit your schedule and project requirements.”
Daily, you will be responsible for the provision of a wide variety of tasks to ensure the smooth running of the department within the required timescales. In support of our offshore manpower division, day-to-day duties will involve assisting with onboarding staff and contractors into our computerised system, formatting CVs, checking and approving timesheets and expenses, maintaining spreadsheets, booking relevant training courses, flights and accommodation and maintaining our training database for staff and contractors.
Ideally, you will have excellent IT skills, be a good team worker and communicator, and have experience working with Excel at an advanced level. An HNC in Administration, IT, Finance or similar would be preferred.
With headquarters in Aberdeen and offices in USA, Brasil and Singapore, SUBC Engineering is one of the largest suppliers of subsea engineers in the world, supplying highly qualified Subsea Engineers and Project Managers for crew relief, daily, weekly and long-term projects. SUBC is a dynamic and progressive company dedicated to the provision of qualified and proven offshore personnel to oil & gas operators worldwide. We assist drilling contractors with everything from supplying a Subsea Engineer for a few days, to crew relief and complete project management of BOP and control system installation and commissioning.
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Jill has worked in the energy sector for many years and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in operations, recruitment and logistics, with 18+ years’ experience working in the Oil & Energy industry servicing a wide variety of clients including Oil & Gas operators, major service providers, engineering consultancies, marine, further education and voluntary sector. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Health and Sport Studies from Abertay University in Dundee, Certificate in Recruitment Practice, and NEBOSH National General Certificate. Out of work Jill enjoys attending music festivals and gigs, catching up with friends and family and travelling. She also enjoys following tennis, visiting Wimbledon and other tournaments like 'Battle of the Brits'.
Commenting on her appointment, Jill - UK Operations Manager said, “My initial focus will be to provide operations management and team support to ensure SUBC Engineering meets and exceeds its customers’ expectations in terms of operational efficiency and professionalism. I’m looking forward to the challenge, and looking forward to delivering high-quality in everything I do.”
Our Managing Director, Colin Burney, added: “Having the right person in the right role is always a huge objective for every company, and we are all delighted to have Jill on board as we look to grow our position as UK and Global market leader in Subsea Engineering. Jill is very much a people person, she is looking forward to building great relationships with the SUBC team and clients and she is motivated to provide excellent customer service. Quality, motivation, industry experience and professionalism are at the heart of our team. Our people have made us who we are today and are an integral part of our continued success.”
