Operation Specialist

About the role

The Operations Specialist leads the overall operational functions, including recruitment, crew changes, personnel logistics, employee assignments and re-assignments, and employee grievances. The role involves working with employees and clients during site visits and crew changes. The position is based in Paramaribo, Suriname.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate crew changes with vessel captains, rig managers and clients.
• Manage all logistics for offshore personnel, including transport and accommodation.
• Communicate schedules and updates to offshore employees.
• Maintain training compliance records and employee e-files, and submit certificates to clients as needed.
• Update and manage the offshore talent pool for Trinidad, Suriname and Guyana.
• Screen applications, schedule interviews and support recruitment for drilling and catering roles.
• Conduct employee check-ins and site visits to address concerns and distribute PPE.
• Ensure all personnel files contain updated contracts and onboarding documents.

Required profile

• Undergraduate degree or similar qualification in Human Resources or a related field.
• At least five years of experience in a senior role within human resources management.
• Demonstrated success as an Operation Specialist or Generalist supporting employee groups in multiple locations across the region or globally.
• Nice to have: ability to handle competing deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, and superb written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills

• Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.

What we offer

• A full-time position with an attractive salary package.
• Training of 12 days per year, including 6 of your choice.
• Weekly sports sessions, team-building events and monthly drinks.
• Sport activity: play any sport with colleagues, the bill is covered.
• Fruit, coffee and snacks provided.