Offshore Drilling Materials Coordinator
TR/081298
Posted: 05/03/2026
- PAYE - Competitive
- Scotland, Aberdeen City, Aberdeen
- Contract
Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Offshore Drilling Materials Coordinator based Offshore on a 3/3 rotation. This will be a PAYE contract role.
BASIC PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Co-ordinates all the planning, tracking and mobilisation of equipment and personnel in relation to offshore operations during drilling, completion or well intervention operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Wells and Abandonment Planning
Liaises with Drilling Supervisor and Onshore Logistics Co-ordinators to ensure equipment and materials arrive offshore in a timely fashion.
Responsible for preparing & issuing daily look ahead reports (forecasting) in conjunction with Drilling Supervisor.
Controlling details of all company equipment and maintain an accurate Rental Register
Liaises with marine/supply base to co-ordinate movements of supply vessels and anchor handling vessels.
Responsible for preparing & issuing Load Lists to coordinate timely arrival of equipment
Responsible for the coordination of personnel in line with offshore operational requirements
Liaises with aviation service contractor to co-ordinate scheduled crew change requirements and control flight schedules.
Responsible for checking all equipment / goods that are shipped to and from rig and report any non-conformances to Onshore DMC
Controls records of rentals, equipment and consumables, resolving issues with Onshore Materials teams and suppliers.
Preparation & control of manifests and the timely return of non-required rental items
Provide Onshore DMC with accurate list of rental equipment being returned
Ensuring that all operations are carried out in a manner consistent with the Oil and Gas UK Guidelines for the safe Packing and Handling
Co-ordinate prompt return of rental equipment and prepare accurate inbound manifests, ensuring dangerous goods and waste regulations are adhered to.
Communicating and working closely with the onshore based Onshore DMC, Base Focal Point, Offshore Drilling Contractor and all Service personnel to ensure effective operations
QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING
Essential
Offshore Survival Training Certificate, UK Medical and MIST
IATA & IMDG certification (Dangerous Goods by Air and Sea)
EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Essential
Extensive offshore experience, including specific experience in Drilling Operations within the UKCS, in a Materials role
Good practical knowledge of drilling, completion or well intervention equipment.
Proven experience and knowledge of drilling materials movements and logistical processes
A working knowledge of UK Guidelines for the safe Packing and Handling of Cargo to and from Offshore Locations Issue 4 2008 (HS014)
A good understanding of UK Customs and Excise requirements relative to role
Knowledge and understanding of health and safety processes and procedures relating to drilling logistics and operations
IT literate: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) – advanced/intermediate level
Preferred
A working knowledge of LOLER & PUWER
ADDITIONAL SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS
Computer Literate with working knowledge of Word & XL
Excellent communications skills
Capable of working under pressure to set deadlines
Highly organised
Occasionally may be required to provide holiday cover for Onshore Logistics Co-Ordinator
contract position
If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: TR/081298
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
BASIC PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Co-ordinates all the planning, tracking and mobilisation of equipment and personnel in relation to offshore operations during drilling, completion or well intervention operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Wells and Abandonment Planning
Liaises with Drilling Supervisor and Onshore Logistics Co-ordinators to ensure equipment and materials arrive offshore in a timely fashion.
Responsible for preparing & issuing daily look ahead reports (forecasting) in conjunction with Drilling Supervisor.
Controlling details of all company equipment and maintain an accurate Rental Register
Liaises with marine/supply base to co-ordinate movements of supply vessels and anchor handling vessels.
Responsible for preparing & issuing Load Lists to coordinate timely arrival of equipment
Responsible for the coordination of personnel in line with offshore operational requirements
Liaises with aviation service contractor to co-ordinate scheduled crew change requirements and control flight schedules.
Responsible for checking all equipment / goods that are shipped to and from rig and report any non-conformances to Onshore DMC
Controls records of rentals, equipment and consumables, resolving issues with Onshore Materials teams and suppliers.
Preparation & control of manifests and the timely return of non-required rental items
Provide Onshore DMC with accurate list of rental equipment being returned
Ensuring that all operations are carried out in a manner consistent with the Oil and Gas UK Guidelines for the safe Packing and Handling
Co-ordinate prompt return of rental equipment and prepare accurate inbound manifests, ensuring dangerous goods and waste regulations are adhered to.
Communicating and working closely with the onshore based Onshore DMC, Base Focal Point, Offshore Drilling Contractor and all Service personnel to ensure effective operations
QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING
Essential
Offshore Survival Training Certificate, UK Medical and MIST
IATA & IMDG certification (Dangerous Goods by Air and Sea)
EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Essential
Extensive offshore experience, including specific experience in Drilling Operations within the UKCS, in a Materials role
Good practical knowledge of drilling, completion or well intervention equipment.
Proven experience and knowledge of drilling materials movements and logistical processes
A working knowledge of UK Guidelines for the safe Packing and Handling of Cargo to and from Offshore Locations Issue 4 2008 (HS014)
A good understanding of UK Customs and Excise requirements relative to role
Knowledge and understanding of health and safety processes and procedures relating to drilling logistics and operations
IT literate: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) – advanced/intermediate level
Preferred
A working knowledge of LOLER & PUWER
ADDITIONAL SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS
Computer Literate with working knowledge of Word & XL
Excellent communications skills
Capable of working under pressure to set deadlines
Highly organised
Occasionally may be required to provide holiday cover for Onshore Logistics Co-Ordinator
contract position
If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: TR/081298
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
Anna Fryer
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