Aberdeen-based subsea and marine recruitment specialist ETPM, has praised the calibre of the North-east’s young skills pool after more than doubling its own team in 2012 by recruiting six new staff members, all living or educated locally – and all in their 20s.
The company has enjoyed significant expansion over the year across every facet of business, resulting in the addition of three new service lines and the opening of new offices.
“While we are very aware of an Aberdeen skills shortage in some sectors, our own experience as an employer is that it is a bit of a misnomer,” said Managing Director Jeff Mountain. “All our new recruits have graduated from Aberdeen or Robert Gordon universities or are Aberdonians, and we have been delighted that we have been able to hire such talented and committed local young people to meet our increased client demand.
“The six new members of staff represent the biggest intake since ETPM was formed in 2007 and that impetus is set to continue as we will be recruiting four more people to the team in January 2013.”
Three of the new staff members have joined the marine team where activity has doubled with the introduction of FPSO and Drilling services to the ongoing Crane Ops and DP work. There were additions also to the subsea team to provide a dedicated recruitment services for rigging, welding and inspection and for ROV and dive technicians. A sixth member of staff was brought into support the administrative team.
Mr Mountain said the growth of the company was a sign of continuing confidence in the energy industry.
“Investors are making significant moves into the subsea and renewables industry and we have also seen some very interesting new start companies building momentum. That has led to the increased demand for personnel to support that level of activity.”
