J+S Subsea took part in the first “OGV Energy Live”

Click the following link to view the recorded event: LinkedIn Quote from Dan Hyland, Operations and Sales Director OGV Energy: “I just wanted to pass on a big thank you to Eric Doyle (FISM) and all of our guests yesterday for making the first ‘OGV Energy Live’ a big success! We welcomed Neil Gordon from the new Global Underwater Hub as well […]

J+S Subsea & CeeD

We are delighted to have joined CeeD (Centre for Engineering Education and Development) and to be part of a growing community of businesses and academics that join together to pool talents, expertise, experience and resource in the pursuit of operational excellence for organisations – to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness – improvements that will impact […]

We Are Hiring

J+S Subsea are recruiting for the following positions: Electrical Technician Hydraulic Technician Contact us or send your CV to: careers@jands.co.uk J+S Subsea LimitedSite 7, Tumulus Way, Midmill Business ParkKintore, Aberdeenshire, AB51 0TG +44 1224 773435www.jands.co.uk

J+S Subsea featured in Subsea Expo

J+S Subsea are delighted to be featured in February’s “Subsea Expo” edition of the Global Underwater Hub News magazine. J+S Subsea are featured on page 24. You can read the full publication using the link below:- GUH Magazine February 2022 (globalunderwaterhub.com)

J+S Subsea article in OGV Energy

J+S Subsea are delighted to confirm that the February edition of OGV Energy Magazine is now live! Check J+S Subsea out on page 29. You can read the full publication here

J+S Subsea welcome OGUK onsite

J+S Subsea were delighted to invite Bianca Mourik • MSc Business Strategy onsite from OGUK. Looking forward to see where OGUK and J+S Subsea will be able to collaborate moving forward. The #CircularEconomy principal J+S Subsea is applying to our own business model is so forward-thinking and topical with the #EnergyTransition just now

J+S Subsea is exhibiting at Subsea Expro

We are thrilled to have a stand at Subsea Expo 2022! J+S Subsea, been at this event in the past and look forward to sharing information about our products/services with all delegates! Event runs 22nd – 24th February 2022 and you can register here.

J+S Subsea announced as Expo Finalists

The finalists have been announced for the 2022 Subsea Expo awards, celebrating the companies and individuals leading the way in the UK’s £8billion underwater industry. The prestigious awards ceremony, organised by the Global Underwater Hub, will take place on February 23, 2022, at P&J Live in Aberdeen. The awards coincide with Subsea Expo – Europe’s […]

J+S Subsea’s innovative Legacy Locker pushes the circular economy

The circular economy is alive and well in the oil & gas sector. With its innovative Legacy Locker, J+S Subsea has developed an open industry portal for the reuse, refurbishment and recycling of subsea equipment. The online platform has been running successfully for five years now and acts as a marketplace for both procurement and […]

J+S Subsea Awarded Best Subsea Services & Solutions SME 2021

J+S Subsea are honoured and delighted to be awarded the “Best Subsea Services & Solutions SME 2021” from 2021 Energy and Power Awards, proudly hosted by SME-News.  We are proud to share this news with all of you and our employees who have worked very hard to maintain the quality standards that J+S Subsea have become known […]

New appointment for J+S Subsea

A huge welcome to the newest member of the J+S team, Kevin Murray CEng – Senior Subsea Controls Engineer  Kevin brings a huge amount of experience within the Oil & Gas industry and will help take J+S Subsea to the next level. Some words from Kevin  “I have worked in the offshore industry for over 20years as […]

J+S Subsea support local Work placements

Let’s congratulate Riley and Libby on successfully completing their Work placement at J+S Subsea. Our goal at J+S Subsea is to introduce schoolchildren to the world of work. Our employees are our most valuable asset, which is why we are so committed to fostering young talent. This work placement has provided them with insight into the […]

Certification shows commitment to “highest standards”

Subsea controls engineering specialists J+S Subsea has successfully renewed its ISO certifications in management systems in quality, environmental and occupational health & safety. Having passed a five-day renewal and migration audit by a UKAS accredited certification body, the company is now certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018. Managing director Phil Reid said: “Our […]

J+S Subsea celebrates its first anniversary with Corporate Vision award

Subsea controls engineering specialists J+S Subsea is celebrating its first anniversary with an award recognition. Following a management buy-out in September last year, the Aberdeen-based company has continued to show strong growth and has also settled into new larger premises. Its first year was topped off with the award of “Best subsea equipment engineering specialist” […]

Electrical Technician

Business Job Title Electrical Technician   Job Category Permanent Reporting Level Operations Manager Location Kintore Date Prepared 05/07/2021

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Phil Reid

Managing Director

Phil has worked in the energy 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 oversees the day-to-day operations and will grow the business both in the UK and globally. 

James Morris

Engineering Director

James’s career started when he joined the Royal Navy from school as an Artificer Apprentice. After a 5-year Marine Engineering Apprenticeship he served in surface ships HMS Glamorgan, HMS Edinburgh, and HMS Glasgow and at Rosyth as part of an engineering support team. 

Moving into the Energy Industry in 1992, over the next 26 years he gained a wealth of experience within large and small companies on operation, design and project management of subsea control systems and equipment. This period started with several years as a Project Engineer for a family run hydraulic services company Grampian Hydraulics followed by 5 years as a Support Engineer at Kvaerner Oilfield Products.  James joined RRC Controls Services ltd in 2001 before finally moving to J+S Ltd in 2010. At J+S his dedication and technical capabilities were rewarded with several promotions until becoming a member of the management buyout team. 

He has designed an extensive array of subsea equipment from basic cable penetrators to complete subsea control modules. 

James thrives on providing solutions for client’s problems. 

As Engineering Director, James will ensure that the company provides clients with timely, cost effective and technically sound solutions and services. 

Matthew Blair

Executive Chairman

Matt Blair is Executive Chairman of J+S Subsea which was formed in October 2020 through a management buyout of the Subsea Engineering Division of Systems Engineering and Assessment Ltd.

With J+S Subsea and SEA for over 14 years, Matt has a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise.

Previously an Electronics Engineer with Ferranti Computer Systems Ltd specializing in sonar and submarine command systems, Matt moved into hydrographic survey working with Subsea7, Tritech, and CDL before joining J+S Subsea.

He was Vice Chair of the Decom Leadership Group of Decommission and in that role, he facilitated industry and academic studies on potential for reuse and repurposing of decommissioned equipment. He is still actively involved with the reuse agenda through Decommission and OEUK.

Although not part of day-to-day operations, Matt stays close to company strategic matters and is seeking further opportunities to update and transfer Energy technologies and products into the Marine Renewables markets and help to develop the broader circular economy.