MetOcean

Remote – Offshore

Temporary – Day Rate

RPS North America provides engineering, environmental, and scientific advice across the US and Canada. We offer a comprehensive range of consulting services and technology solutions to support our clients in all sectors of the economy. We serve as the North American platform of RPS Group, one of the world's preeminent consultancies.

RPS Group is the leading PSO (Protected Species Observer) provider globally, since 2003. As a PSO, you will gain knowledge in the energy industry, while protecting the oceans many protected species. RPS provides industry leading PSO training created by the expertise of certified instructors, experienced PSO’s, degreed biologists, educators, and regulatory agencies. Oil rigs and drill ships are home to entire communities of sea life - some of the richest marine ecosystems in the world: The noise produced by drilling or seismic operations can be harmful to animals, especially marine mammals. Biologists trained as Protected Species Observers are deployed during many sound producing operations with the very important job of helping to prevent negative impacts to marine mammals.

Key Responsibilities:

• RPS PSO’s provide observing, reporting, and permitting services to our clients in the energy sector, on offshore drilling and seismic operation projects.
• PSO’s are stationed on oil rigs and drill ships on 4-6-week rotations in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico.
• In addition to the observance of protected species marine animals, PSO’s will also be responsible for other field and weather-related data collection.

Requirements:

• A degree in Biology or other science, or environmental discipline is required.
• A willingness and ability to be available for 4-6-week offshore project rotations.
• The ability to complete PSO training and medical evaluation before project commencement.

What is offered in return:

RPS is an industry leader, and this is reflected in how we treat our personnel, which allows us to attract and retain individuals with outstanding qualifications and industry expertise. In addition to competitive compensation packages, we offer:

• Full PSO training and certification.
• Monetary compensation and full travel costs to and from vessel departure sites.
• On vessel lodging, meals, and ample personal downtime

Compensation:

• You will be considered a temporary employee (employment taxes paid) and will not be eligible for health or retirement benefits.
• You will be paid a day rate based on qualifications and experience.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Mindful that a truly inclusive organization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and without unnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion principles in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communities and clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the best available talent for the company’s future.

Our approach to Diversity and inclusion
Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.

‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace:
‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’

Recruitment Agencies
We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.