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At OSRL, we're always keen to hear from people who share our values and want to contribute to our mission. Whether you're early in your career or bringing years of experience, we encourage you to explore our current opportunities and see where a future with us could lead. Browse the roles below and take your next step with OSRL.
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Location:
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
About Us:
We are Oil Spill Response Limited (OSRL), a leading organisation dedicated to global oil spill preparedness and response.
As the largest international industry-funded co-operative, we offer the opportunity to work at the forefront of environmental stewardship, collaborating with industry experts and global partners, and the chance to mitigate the impact of oil spills worldwide.
We are now looking for two Responders to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.
The Benefits:
- Salary of $50,750 per annum
- Vacation – 27 days of vacation annually, plus public holidays
- An annual target bonus of 5 - 7.5%
- Medical Plan for employees and eligible family members funded on an 80:20 co-pay basis
- Dental coverage for employees and eligible family members funded on an 80:20 co-pay basis
- Vision coverage provided to employees and eligible family members – 100% company-funded
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance – 100% company-funded
- Life Insurance provided at 4 x base salary – 100% company-funded
- 401K Retirement Plan – 10% company contribution
If you’re passionate about the environment and have expertise in engineering, environmental science or a similar field, this is an extraordinary opportunity to join our mission-driven organisation and play a critical role in global environmental protection.
Working with our globally recognised team, you'll receive top-tier training and development, enhancing your skills through extensive real-world exercises, technical expertise and international engagement that build a fulfilling career in environmental response.
So, if you’re ready to step into a pivotal role and advance global safety and sustainability standards for a healthier planet, we want to hear from you.
The Role:
As a Responder, you will respond to oil spills worldwide at short notice, ensuring prompt and efficient support.
You will develop and maintain spill response expertise by attending a 12-week Spill Responder Course and ongoing training exercises, engaging in preparedness activities, delivering training, consulting on projects and maintaining operational equipment.
Adhering to safety protocols and environmental guidelines, you will provide expertise to various departments and represent us at industry events to uphold our reputation as a global leader in spill response.
Additionally, you will:
Participate in on-call duties, ready to mobilise for spills globally
Maintain, rehabilitate, and innovate operational equipment and contribute to its technical development
Update operational guidelines to enhance the safety and effectiveness of response strategies and proceduresAbout You:
To be considered as a Responder, you will need:
- To demonstrate and maintain excellence in one area of specialism, such as engineering, environment or other key skill relevant to the role
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving abilities
- The ability to travel internationally at a moment’s notice
- A full, valid driving license
- A degree in a subject such as Earth/Marine Sciences/Geography etc., and/or engineering experience or the proven ability to work at degree level
Please note that you must have the right to live and work in the USA and must live within one hour of our Fort Lauderdale base or be prepared to relocate to be considered for this role.
Other organisations may call this role Environmental Specialist, Environmental Engineer, Environmental Recovery Specialist, Environmental Response Specialist, Spills Technician, Natural Resources Specialist, Primary Responder, Day Responder, or Emergency Response Technician.
Webrecruit and OSRL are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you’re ready to step into this vital role as a Responder, please apply now.
Can't see an opportunity that suits your skillset? Register your interest in working with us, and we will let you know if a role comes up.