Specialist Services Group has announced the appointment of Derrick Reith as managing director at its expanding Labtech Services operation in Aberdeen.
He was formerly development director at the Hertel offshore UK division and replaces David Soper, who left late last year.
Mr Reith has spent more than 25 years in the oil and gas industry.
Dubai-based Specialist Services said Mr Reith would lead Labtech into a growth phase that, in addition to modular buildings, would include the supply of drilling, testing and production equipment plus process packages.
He said yesterday: “The North Sea is enjoying significant investment from companies committed to the exploration and production market.
“Decommissioning was seen as being imminent, but instead we are seeing existing platforms refitted and new builds being commissioned.
“This represents a tremendous opportunity for Labtech and for the entire Specialist Services Group. By being part of a global business, our engineers are now working on projects worldwide.”
Labtech, which employs 90 people in the Granite City, launched its rental operation in Aberdeen last year and this includes drilling and engineering-related cabins, labs and offices. It expects to nearly double the size of its hire fleet of modules to 30 early this year in response to increasing demand.