Our Oil and Gas Operating Client are currently seeking an experienced Onshore Drilling Materials Coordinator to support their ongoing decommissioning campaign The role is based in Aberdeen, UK. The role and responsibilities shall include but are not limited to the following:-
Temporary Contract - PAYE
Start ASAP
Duration until the end of September 2026
The job holder will act as the interface between the business and contracted logistics service providers, ensuring that the business’s logistics needs are met in a safe and cost-effective manner.
Possessing a sound and demonstrable understanding of current legislation and industry best practise in respect of Marine, Aviation and Shore based logistics operations, the job holder will monitor and report on safety and operational performance, service levels and cost and seek and execute opportunities for optimisation.
*Support the Drilling and Logistics teams on day-to-day basis for well planning and operational support as required
*Responsible for coordinating logistics and contractual activities, required to perform the drilling operation in a safe and efficient manner
*To arrange, direct and supervise all marine, land and air transport of personnel and equipment
*To ensure emergency response resources are available and operational as per operational requirement at any time
*To keep an accurate record of all material movements to/from the drilling rig, including rental equipment
*Materials movement focal point for the drilling rig
*Coordinate the receipt, handling, storage, maintenance and transport of all Company and Contractor provided materials.
*Coordinate road transportation of all provided materials including necessary road permits for specialist cargo
*To supervise all material handling at the supply base including loading and offloading of supply vessels
*To create a Material tracker for the robust management and control of materials, so that work order components can be tracked, expedited, receipted, consolidated and stored in advance of planned shipment dates.
*Ensure materials required for offshore can be sourced from the inventory and are identified and issued to the respective work orders.
*To create Load Lists for all materials for loadout to your assigned offshore asset.
*To check and verify all equipment manifests for shipment of equipment to/from UKCS
*To arrange for inspection and repair of all material and equipment returned from the drilling rig in accordance with the instructions provided by the Drilling Supervisor
*To ensure that all movement of bonded materials is reported timely and accurately to the Customs Office
*To ensure that delivery of bulk materials is arranged for and that an accurate record of delivered quantities is obtained
*To ensure that personnel handling materials at the shore base are trained and qualified for their work
*To supervise all material handling at the supply base including loading and offloading of supply vessels
*To ensure that all lifting equipment is certified according to the Client’s requirements and Statutory Regulations
*To ensure that all chemicals and hazardous materials are packed labelled and handled according to the Client’s requirements and Statutory Regulations
*To ensure that security checks cargo have been performed in accordance with the Client’s requirements before departure and upon departure and arrival of helicopters, update the Personnel On Board System
*To ensure emergency resources are operational as per operational requirements and to provide back-up support for relevant resources if required
*Participate in the Drilling Duty team, and when required participate or support the 2nd and 3rd line emergency response teams
*Timely identify requirements for additional marine and aviation needs to support Logistics team to make arrangement to secure and charter Supply, Standby and Anchor Handing support vessels as required utilizing the market potential at any time
*To support in the detailed planning of mobilisation and demobilisation activities for rig operation, including rig move, anchor handling and other operational preparations
*Performance management related to logistics services, optimising the resources available and scheduling in a safe and efficient manner in support of the Company’s business objectives
*Reviewing contract specific KPI’s, reviewing supplier performance and provide feedback to Contract Owner and stakeholders to support performance reviews
*Ensure all rental materials are returned to the Vendor from the offshore asset as part of the end of well reconciliation
Demonstrate a strong focus on HSE, ethics and upholding Company values, comply with HSE requirements and contribute to a high HSE standard in the workplace by actively taking part in any HSE related improvement work
*Intervene positively if observing an “at risk” situation
Establish good working relationships with Company stakeholders to achieve deliverables
*Establish good working relationships with Logistics Suppliers and 3rd Party Quayside / Warehouse personnel
*Performing work tasks as per requirement from the relevant drilling projects
*Reporting to Drilling Superintendent and Snr. Logistics Focal Point for day to day business.
*Functional reporting to the Head of Logistics Operations
Zero safety incidents in respect of Logistics services
*Zero waiting on equipment and personnel
*Utilizing vessels and helicopters to the full potential and maintaining cost focus
*Compliance with HSE legislations and Corporate Responsibility obligations
*Good communication on key issues and with the rest of the organisation
*Well established relationships with local stakeholders
Educated to degree level and/or minimum 3 years’ experience as a Drilling Materials Coordinator with both relevant offshore and onshore experience
*Experienced in shorebase, aviation, marine operations and vessel movement planning
*Competent user of business systems, SAP, MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
*Offshore experience preferable and must have live BOSIET and medicals to enable deployment offshore if required.
Enthusiastic interest in Logistic management/supply chain activities and techniques.
*Demonstrate good problem-solving skills with a tenacity to seek continuous improvement
*Ability to work well within a team and maintain a positive relationship with contractor personnel.
Candidates must have The Right to Work in the UK as no sponsorship is available.
