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The culture at J+S Subsea is based on collaboration and communication with clients and it is essential for delivering competitive, timely-engineered solutions. J+S Subsea is leading the way in the Oil & Gas industry through our Legacy Locker service to optimise the value of existing, unwanted capital equipment and utilising a circular economy approach to business.

Marine Renewables

J+S Subsea is committed to adjusting economic, social and environmental behaviours to build a resourceful and sustainable future. By applying our knowledge and experience in power and signal cable applications, we can work towards this along side our clients. We have also developed a business in Marine Renewables.

We are delighted to have had an article published in the May edition of the Subsea UK magazine. We talk about how as a company we are working towards Net Zero and our latest Legacy Locker win. This work earned us a spot as finalists in the Excellence in Collaboration awards at Decom Week 21

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Subsea specialist J+S Subsea shortlisted for green energy award

Leading subsea controls specialist J+S Subsea has been named a finalist in the prestigious Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain Awards 2024.

The Aberdeenshire-headquartered company is recognised in the Sustainable Supplier category, highlighting its commitment to environmentally friendly practices within the renewable energy sector.

The Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain Awards, organised by Scottish Renewables, celebrate organisations and individuals at the forefront of Scotland’s clean energy ambitions.

J+S Subsea’s nomination recognises their dedication to developing sustainable solutions for subsea operations in the burgeoning offshore wind industry.

“Being shortlisted in Scotland’s biggest celebration of the renewable energy supply chain is a tremendous honour for J+S Subsea,” said managing director Phil Reid.

“We made a clear strategic decision to diversify into the renewables sector, based on our existing capability in the sector.

“Sustainability is a core value that drives our every decision and this recognition validates our efforts and motivates us to continue pushing the boundaries.”

Latest success

This latest recognition follows a string of successes for the Kintore-based company in 2024.

J+S Subsea has recently been granted Fit for Offshore Renewable (F4OR) status.

The F4OR scheme, a unique service designed by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, equips UK companies like J+S Subsea with the key management systems and competencies required for success in the renewable energy sector. This prestigious accreditation demonstrates J+S Subsea’s commitment to delivering exceptional service to the growing offshore wind industry.

In addition:

  • J+S Subsea lifted the Company of the Year (under 50 employees) title at the Subsea Expo Awards and had their environmental and sustainability adviser, Kairvee Tyagi, named Rising Star
  • they secured three finalist positions in the prestigious Centre for Engineering, Education & Development (CeeD) Awards
  • they received a Highly Commended distinction in the Exceptional SME/Founder category of the Offshore Achievement Awards
  • they claimed the Sustainability Award at the Decom Mission awards last year

Celebrating the industry

The Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain Awards, headline sponsored by TotalEnergies, will see 44 businesses, organisations and projects contest prizes across nine categories at a prestigious awards ceremony in Aberdeen on August 22.

J+S Subsea is nominated in the Sustainable Supplier category alongside ECO Hire, Peterson Energy Logistics and RSE.

The awards, organised by trade body Scottish Renewables, celebrate the people, businesses and organisations at the heart of the industry who make possible the deployment of billion-pound renewable energy projects.

Emma Harrick, Head of Energy Transition and Supply Chain at Scottish Renewables, said: “Celebrating the people and organisations who are transferring their skills to help shape the future of our industry in Scotland is incredibly important to Scottish Renewables.

“As we stand at the forefront of a vibrant renewable energy future, much of the success we have achieved so far can be credited to the diverse mix of supply chain companies delivering the specialist products and services needed to achieve our green energy ambitions.

“The Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain Awards are here to champion Scotland’s growing supplier network. It is clear from the shortlist – this year’s event is going to be a showcase of the innovation, skills and engineering know-how that the supply chain is bringing to the wind, solar, marine, hydro and hydrogen projects being delivered across the globe, and I look forward to joining them in celebrating these achievements in August.”

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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.