Subsea Technology & Rentals Ltd (STR); global specialists in the design, manufacture and rental of advanced subsea technology for the offshore energy industry has received accreditation to supply third party calibration services on Valeport hydrographic and oceanographic instruments.
Calibration services are the latest offering from STR to provide customers access to local and efficient asset management services.
Neil Jackson, Sales and Operations Manager at STR said: “We are very proud to have received this accreditation from Valeport for our calibration services. With guidance from industry leader Valeport, our new calibration laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation and is operated by trained engineers. This accreditation is independent recognition of our technical competence and demonstrates our commitment to providing the highest service to our clients.
For further information on this and other products and services offered by STR:
Visit: https://www.str-subsea.com
Email: enquiry@str-subsea.com
What inspired you to choose a career in engineering?
“I’ve always been fascinated by how certain objects work. As a child, I enjoyed taking gadgets apart to understand how they functioned – even if I couldn’t always put them back together!”
How has STR Academy supported your skill development and career progression?
“The structured support system that STR Academy provides has been instrumental in keeping me on track with my current skills, while also helping me to develop new ones. I’m grateful that it provides a tangible way to monitor my career progression and enhance my industry knowledge and skills.”
What opportunities has STR provided for expanding your knowledge of the energy and marine industries?
“STR offers a wealth of knowledge within the organisation, which has been incredibly valuable. Additionally, I’ve had the opportunity to attend various external training sessions and lectures, which have broadened my understanding of our evolving industry.”
What advice would you give to someone looking to start a career in engineering?
“To jump in headfirst and don’t be afraid to ask questions – someone will always be willing to help when you need it!”
What inspired you to choose a career in engineering?
“I’ve had an interest in the offshore industry for as long as I can remember, particularly subsea engineering, and I was curious as to how different subsea equipment worked for their specific purpose.”
How has STR supported your skill development and career progression?
“The STR Academy competency programme in particular has been brilliant for my training and development, and the skills I have gained over the last five years will be integral for my next role within the company. As I’ve now completed the required elements for Survey Technician Grade 1, I’m working towards the next step in my career which is becoming a Survey Engineer.”
What opportunities has STR provided for expanding your knowledge of the energy and marine industries?
“STR has provided me with incredible opportunities to grow and excel within the industry, as well as work with a variety of diverse subsea survey equipment.
“Being able to test and maintain this wide range of equipment in our rental pool – as well as mobilising, troubleshooting, and maintaining equipment offshore – has given me great exposure to both sides of the workshop. and various offshore elements within the industry.”
What advice would you give to someone looking to start a career in engineering?
“The best advice I could give is to keep an open mind. Versatility and flexibility are great traits to have for learning and developing in this industry!”
What inspired you to choose a career in engineering?
“I’ve always had an interest in electronics and engineering, which developed throughout my time at secondary school. This encouraged me to study an HND in Electrical Engineering in the hope of pursuing a career within the industry.”
How has STR supported your skill development and career progression?
“STR has supported me from the moment I joined the team as a Base and Offshore Engineer in 2021. At the time, I was studying at college, as well as gaining industry experience within the STR workshop and mobilising vessels offshore. Receiving support from the STR team throughout my studies helped me to achieve my qualification and developed my knowledge of offshore engineering and processes.
“I have since been promoted to Group Survey Technician and I’m thoroughly looking forward to continuing my career with STR and seeing what the future holds!”
What opportunities has STR provided for expanding your knowledge of the energy and marine industries?
“It has an excellent mentoring structure in place, which has expanded my knowledge of the energy and marine science markets and enhanced my capabilities as an engineer.
“Extensive training with manufacturers has also been provided, which has helped me gain a better understanding of the subsea equipment that we provide and how we can support our customers with their offshore projects.”
What advice would you give to someone looking to start a career in engineering?
“I would recommend going into further education and attaining a qualification within the engineering discipline you’re most interested in. As well as this, gaining hands-on industry experience is excellent for developing your skill set and learning on the job.”
What inspired you to choose a career in engineering?
“I’ve always been curious by nature and enjoy understanding how the things around me work, which was the reason why I studied mechatronics after school. After completing my studies, I was keen to secure a job that could provide me with a technical knowledge of the energy industry as well as hands-on work offshore, which is why STR immediately stood out.”
How has STR supported your skill development and career progression?
“I first joined in 2018 as a Base & Offshore Engineer in Aberdeen, which was also my introduction to full-time employment within the industry. I strongly believe that the foundation of your career can shape future opportunities, and thanks to STR supporting my career development, I am now the Technical Operations Supervisor at the Houston base.
“The company has grown exponentially since I joined six years ago and has remained committed to nurturing talent and developing the future workforce; the STR Academy being a key asset to our team’s development!”
What opportunities has STR provided for expanding your knowledge of the energy and marine industries?
“It’s provided me with first-hand experience of operations that occur in the marine and energy industry. I’ve had the opportunity to work across a variety of work scopes, including offshore wind farms, offshore construction projects and geophysical survey projects for installing subsea power cables. The company has a diverse customer pool which has also allowed me to gain valuable knowledge of what is happening in the industry and STR’s overall impact in various projects.”
What advice would you give to someone looking to start a career in engineering?
“For those aspiring to be an engineer, I believe that working with a company, such as STR, that supports your growth and development is crucial for kickstarting your career. Having a helping hand during the initial stages of your career is so important, and you can learn a great deal from working with experienced, knowledgeable and hard-working colleagues.”
