After five years working at one of the world's largest shipyards, an aspiring entrepreneur is using his knowledge of the oil and gas industry, combined with a wealth of contacts in the sector, to launch a new recruitment business.
OSM Resourcing is the brainchild of Newcastle-born Dave Fox, who recently returned to North East from his role as a Lead Machinery Inspector for Qatargas, based at the vast DSME yard on Geoje Island, near Pusan, in South Korea. Having been involved in several roles related to oil, gas and the marine sector, Dave is now aiming to provide highly qualified professionals to fulfil similar roles within the industry.
"Having worked in a variety or roles, including a lecturing post at South Tyneside College and my last job at Qatargas, which involved overseeing a multi-billion dollar LNG carrier new-build project, I appreciate that you need the right people with the right skills," said Dave, 32. "OSM Resourcing will succeed because, with my inside knowledge of the industry, I know what my clients are looking for and the high level of service they expect.
"We will deliver the people that they want, on long or short-term contracts, at rates that are highly competitive compared to other companies in the sector. Companies in shipbuilding, engineering and offshore tend to have very specific requirements for each job role, so we will use our skills and technology to match the candidate to the position."
With a CV that includes two degrees, one in physics and the other in marine engineering, plus a qualification in the control of remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs), Mr Fox is no stranger to the diverse needs of the marine industry. After becoming one of the first students to graduate on the marine engineering degree at South Tyneside College, he spent two years working for Royal Dutch Shell, before returning to join the teaching staff at the college.
He added: "These are challenging times economically, so you really need to stand out to succeed. Having worked within the industry and spoken to people who take the key decisions, I know they prefer to work with people who understand the pressures they're under and the sort of people they need, which is where OSM Resourcing will differ from its competitors."
Adopting a similar approach, OSM Resourcing is also about to launch a dedicated recruitment service for the construction sector, offering services that are tailored to the specific requirements of each client.
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