In a recent interview with Energy Jobline, JD Ross (part of the Opus Talent Solutions group), in support of the global concern around the engineering skills gap, claimed to see a shortage of homegrown talent across the renewable industry- particularly within the Solar PV and Battery Storage sectors.
What comes to mind when asked about a career in a firm of chartered accountants and business advisors? Lots of number crunching, tax calculations and countless legislation changes to keep up with, right? Even the firms who claim they are ‘different’ and not the ‘typical accountants’, they might do a bit of work around payroll or corporate finance, maybe some specialist tax work, but nothing more than that surely?
ASCO has announced a significant contract award from Apache North Sea that builds upon a positive start to the year for the global oil and gas materials management specialist.
We’re entering a new era. It’s complex, structured in a very different way to the one we’re used to, uses a different language to the one we’re used to and is constantly changing.
Leading EX safety equipment supplier, SA Equip, recently extended its portable lighting range with the launch of their SA LUMIN EX LED Rechargeable Floodlight. Increasing demands for safer procedures and operations, means that more lightweight and durable EX lighting products are needed on site. This transition in industry demand and ways of working was one of the main reasons behind the development of this product for SA Equip.
Singapore Airlines is by no means a new kid on the block. In fact, it’s more likely to be considered part of the aviation industry’s furniture, after celebrating its 70th anniversary just last year.
By Ian McPherson, Director at Anderson Anderson & Brown LLP
When you’re spending a lot of money, let’s say, a new kitchen, how much time do you spend agreeing the specification and the price? A lot, and you probably spend a lot of time making sure that the work has been done properly and that you have been charged the right amount. You care…it’s your money!
It’s no secret that smoking is bad for you. The evidence has been around for decades, as has the list of life altering/ending diseases associated with it: throat cancer, mouth cancer, bladder cancer, lung cancer, chronic bronchitis, emphysema and heart disease, to name just a few.
By Brian Ritchie is managing director, Denholm MacNamee
In the past, fabric maintenance has been viewed by many as an area which can be wrapped up by multi-discipline companies offering a raft of services in the form of a “one-stop-shop” facility for their customers – and it can. But in these days of additional emphasis on the need for maximum budget efficiency, many of our customers are telling us that they believe it is increasingly important to ensure that each and every service bought in is getting the best possible results and the best possible value for money.
The Aberdeen, Highlands & Islands branch of the Energy Institute will hear an update on construction of the new Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC) at its next meeting.
By Patrick O'Brien, chief executive of the Industry Technology Facilitator
As I reflect on my tenure at The Industry Technology Facilitator (ITF) following the merger with the Oil & Gas Technology Centre (OGTC), it gives me a chance to consider the shifting landscape of oil and gas technology development.
A combined maritime and offshore oil and gas training centre is reaping the benefits of its central belt location, with workers coming from far and wide to use its facilities.
On Monday, 26, Midstream Oil and Gas Congress opens up in Copenhagen, Denmark. The international Congress gathers decision-makers and technical specialists from companies such as KBR, Nord Stream 2, Caspian Pipeline Consortium, Halliburton Pipeline & Process Services.
To support and encourage further collaboration in the oil and gas industry, particularly in the field of integrity management, Plant Integrity Management Ltd (PIM), is holding an event to consider issues affecting integrity management in the North Sea.
By Brian Ritchie, Managing Director, Denholm MacNamee.
As the oil industry continues to adapt and evolve to a new operating landscape, it has never been more important to sharpen your focus to maintain strength in your chosen and target marketplaces writes Brian Ritchie, Managing Director, Denholm MacNamee.
Looking to plan your next cruise holiday? Where are you thinking of going? When would you like to go? What kind of ship do you like? What kind of cabin suits you? What will you do when you're on board and ashore? Luckily our dedicated cruise specialists at Barrhead Travel, Union Square, are on hand to help you with all of your requirements and help you book your dream cruise holiday. Waking up every morning in a new destination, relaxing on deck with your favourite drink after a day of sightseeing and exploring ... can a holiday get any more perfect?
Progressive Technology Solutions (“Progressive”) the leading finance, supply chain and asset management systems and solutions company with specialist oil & gas expertise in Maximo and SunSystems, scales up its Aberdeen office and sees increased in interest from North Sea-focussed E&P companies.