Energy, Oil & Gas Magazine EOG 215 July | Page 80

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shared technical , helicopter , vessel , and warehousing services ,” Sandy continues .
“ Finally , across our operations , we integrate ourselves seamlessly into our clients ’ various teams . We draw on our deep understanding of the cost and complexity challenges seen in the UK energy sector , and we have a unique service-offering tailored to address the needs of all kinds of clients .”
People-driven
Sandy speaks with tangible passion . He ’ s enjoyed a rewarding , multi-decade career in the oil and gas industry , working for both operators and contractors in the UK and overseas .
“ I was working offshore as a maintenance engineer during the tragedy of Piper Alpha , so I ’ ve experienced industry life before and after Lord Cullen ’ s report , which brought about the transformation in terms of safety processes and culture ,” he recalls .
… its services draw on more than 15 years of experience
It ’ s clear that , under Sandy ’ s guidance , ODE AM is a company on a mission , one that is constantly looking to innovate and truly operate as an enabler of change in the industry – a disruptor , so to speak .
As mentioned previously , we ’ re keen to learn about the company ’ s rapid growth . What factors have contributed towards it ? For Sandy , the answer ’ s a no-brainer .
“ People , people and people !” he enthuses . “ Whilst this might seem like a rather simplistic answer , it ’ s been the capability , experience , and ambition of the ODE AM team that has convinced our UKCS new entrant clients that we can safely , competently , and costeffectively deliver a range of integrated asset management services for their offshore assets .
“ Of course , the company ’ s facilities , being located in Great Yarmouth and Aberdeen , have also been central to our growth – as well as some of our core strengths , such as
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