J+S welcomes their new Managing Director Phil Reid, returning to the company after 10 years away.

Phil has worked in the oil and gas industry for over 25 years. He started his career with Kvaerner FSSL progressing through a variety of roles in subsea engineering, from manufacturing to leading some of their most complex projects all over the world. He worked with the original J+S for a period before moving on to Genesis Oil and Gas as a Subsea Controls Engineering consultant; during that period he was seconded to Centrica Energy (now Spirit Energy) which led to a permanent role as Lead Subsea Controls & Umbilical Engineer for Developments, Capital Projects and Operated Assets. For almost a decade Phil successfully delivered Capital Projects from concept right through to project close out whilst also looking after the running of their subsea assets. As part of J&S Subsea limited, Phil will oversee the day to day operations and grow the business both in the UK and globally.

In September, The Aberdeen based subsea controls engineering division of SEA, a subsidiary of the independent technology group Cohort plc, completed a management buyout as it looks to grow its core business in the North Sea European energy sector.

Since the divestment completed, the company has reverted to a new version of its original trading name, J&S Subsea Limited. The business is now wholly owned and managed by the senior leadership team, led by Matt Blair. All 17 personnel have been retained and the firm has plans to expand its engineering and production workforce in the coming months.

J&S Subsea is a global subsea energy controls company for new and recertified equipment. The business will continue to focus on refurbishing, designing, manufacturing and engineering controls for the energy sectors and providing operational support where required.

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