Guyanese human resource provider Strategic Recruitment Solutions has sent 4 of their candidates to Kongsberg Maritime in Houston Texas to attend a 4-day course in Dynamic Positioning (DP) Induction. The DP induction programme is the first step in the ladder to gain a DP certificate.
In the course the participant is introduced to Dynamic Positioning both practically and theoretically and the content includes further information about the DP system and its different components, reference system, DP modes and operations. Of the 4 candidates 2 are Assistant Engineers and 2 are 3rd Mates.
These candidates will be placed to work on one of the DP supply vessels currently servicing the oil and gas operations offshore of Guyana.
SRSGY said it works together with clients in terms of capacity building development in the areas of organization tailor made training, education and training, technical assistance and exchange of knowledge, promoting training and organizational development.
To date SRSGY has achieved over 4500 training hours relative to the oil and gas sector. These trainings include STCW Basic Safety and Ship Security Awareness, Watchkeeping for Deck Rating, Ratings Forming a part of an Engineering Watch, Marine Rigging and Lifting and Induction to Dynamic Positioning.
Assistant Engineer Gregory Crandon noted that, “the DP training from Kongsberg Maritime was very innovative and inspiring. I have longed to attend such a programme but the perfect opportunity came at the perfect time. Kind compliments of SRSGY!”
Meanwhile, Sherwin Edwards, Assistant Engineer, said, “The DP course was well delivered through its experience instructor, even though it was very new to me I managed to be successful. So, I’m forever grateful to SRSGY to be given such an amazing opportunity.”
Chief Executive Officer, Kerri Gravesande-Bart noted that “As a recruitment firm which resolutely believes in continuous improvement, one of our key focus areas is capacity development. With the dynamic nature of the environment in which businesses operate, there is a need to continuously enhance our skills so that they remain relevant.”
SRSGY equips each candidate with the relevant skills to achieve their client’s organizational effectiveness and efficiency. She also indicated their approach to capacity development is tailor-made to address the specific needs/challenges faced by different organizations.
Through an “Ethics First” approach – SRSGY’s mission is to be recognized as the industry leader in all facets of staffing solutions from Temporary Staffing, Permanent Placements to managing solution driven engagements, whilst embracing and adapting the UN Global Compact Principles. The company began operating in 2018 and was officially launched in February 2019. It offers a range of manpower services with special focus on Guyana’s emerging oil and gas industry.
