HSE International ISSUE 97 | Page 48

OIL & GAS: SPECIALISED OILFIELD SERVICES LTD Providing Well Life-Cycle Solutions An Interview with Ian Smith, Business Development Manager E stablished in 2011 and based in Newmachar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, Specialised Oilfield Services (S.O.S.) supplies a range of innovative products and services to the global oil and gas upstream market, for and throughout the full life cycle of a well. From the initial drilling to the completion phase, continuing through its productive life (including interventions and work-overs) and finally during the abandonment of the well, the company’s offer focuses on health and safety. Where traditionally, products used for similar operations are often hazardous explosives or highly corrosive chemicals, all SOS products are non-explosive, non Hazmat (Hazardous materials and items) rated equipment. Ian Smith: “As Business Development manager at S.O.S., I am responsible for: • Following up on new business opportunities, setting up meetings and planning/preparing presentations and business proposals • Executing expansion tactics and meeting fiscal targets in order to help stimulate business development • Identifying industry openings and potential new business partners/ customers • Establishing and maintaining working relationships • Communicating new product developments to prospective clients and developing awareness of the company’s