Aberdeenshire-headquartered integrated services and training provider AquaTerra has reshuffled its senior management roles.
Managing director Peter Robinson will move to become chair of the group's board, with Stephen Taylor promoted to managing director of the integrated services business, and Charlie Cameron taking on the role of managing director for the training business.
Taylor began his AquaTerra career as manager of the engineering projects division, becoming engineering director in 2018 and then going on to lead the engineering and projects teams as technical director between 2021 and 2023.
“I am grateful to Pete and the board for my appointment - over the last six years, we have delivered so many interesting and challenging projects, as well as over £1m investment in acquisition and development of industry leading technology such as AquaCLAM and AquaShim,“ he commented.
Cameron has been instrumental in the growth of AquaTerra Training, joining as operations manager, then becoming training director before moving across to a group role as business support director.
“AquaTerra is a trusted training partner, up-skilling approximately 10,000 professionals from across the energy, food and drink, transport manufacturing and construction industries every year in multiple disciplines that we are uniquely positioned to deliver,“ he stated.
“After five years in a group role and on the back of significant contract wins for the training team, I am really looking forward to focussing on the training business and driving growth in the future.”
Robinson added: “As directors, Charlie and Steve have been instrumental in guiding AquaTerra through the last few years, so they’re perfectly placed and ready to lead the company and team through growth and transition.”
A group of two privately-owned businesses, occupying a purpose-built facility in Kintore, AquaTerra was started in 2004, providing construction, maintenance and inspection services in the most challenging environments.
Now operating in more than 30 countries, it delivers services to the energy sector, including rigging and lifting, inspection, access, technical construction and hazardous area rescue.
The group launched AquaTerra Training in 2008, and now delivers more than 60 courses to around 10,000 candidates annually across the world, covering sectors like oil and gas, transport, nuclear and renewables.
Separately, ICR Integrity (ICR), an Aberdeen-based maintenance, inspection and integrity solutions provider, has appointed Ross McHardy as group director.
His appointment will focus on supporting the global growth and diversification of ICR’s repair and maintenance business.
He brings experience in senior roles for a number of oil and gas operators, including TAQA, EnQuest and latterly at EnerMech, where he headed up the Europe and Africa businesses.
“I’m delighted to join ICR at a time of growth and diversification for the company – my experience ranges from engineering and integrity, through to projects, asset management and business leadership which will bolster the strong diverse team we have at ICR. It’s an exciting time for the company and I’m looking forward to further successes in 2023,” McHardy commented.
Chief executive Jim Beveridge added: “I’m thrilled to welcome Ross to ICR and the senior leadership team - his strong track record and wealth of knowledge will further strengthen our portfolio as we continue to support clients with extensive cross-sector knowledge and multi-skilled teams in power generation, renewables, oil and gas, utilities and defence industries.”
ICR operates from operational bases in the UK, Norway, Abu Dhabi, US and Australia, as well as via partners in more than 25 countries worldwide.
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