Competence Specialist

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
Aberdeen
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Oil & Gas
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Competence Coordination Offshore Certifications HSE Standards Competence Management Systems Regulatory Compliance Assessment Internal Verification Upstream Industry

FULL DESCRIPTION

A Competence Specialist is required for an initial one-year contract assignment with a leading E&P business in Aberdeen. The role involves providing efficient competence advisory services within the company’s operated assets, technical, and HSE functions. The ideal candidate will have experience in the Upstream industry and be able to travel offshore.

Key Responsibilities

  • Developing and supporting site, business, and portfolio competence assurance plans.
  • Conducting assessments and internal verification as required.
  • Managing competence registers and building effective relationships with assessors and verifiers.
  • Maintaining and reporting on competence management systems.
  • Supporting audit and inspection activities related to competence.
  • Promoting a positive safety culture and uphold HSE standards.

Requirements

  • Production Operations background with several years’ experience in Oil & Gas operations.
  • Proven experience in competence coordination within the sector.
  • Offshore certifications (e.g. BOSIET, MIST) – site visits to offshore assets are required.
  • PDA in Workplace Assessment using Direct and Indirect Methods.
  • PDA in Internal Verification of Workplace Assessment.
  • Working knowledge of competence management systems in the upstream energy industry.

Ideal Candidate

  • You’ll be a collaborative team player with excellent communication and influencing skills, able to work across onshore and offshore environments.
  • You’ll have a strong understanding of regulatory requirements and a commitment to continuous improvement.
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