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OCA Challenge Award Winners

Wood Group PSN, AMEC and Muehlhan Surface Protection Ltd each took to the stage at the prestigious Offshore Contractors’ Association (OCA) annual awards ceremony last night (Thursday, 27 October 2011) – an acknowledgment of the wealth of talent across the offshore industry.

Technical Director for Wood Group PSN, Colin Bruce, was awarded the Challenge Award for Health, Safety and Environment for his leadership and commitment. He was praised for improving morale and enhancing safety culture, inspiring others to achieve greater safety performance.

Rob Knox, a Project Controls graduate within AMEC’s Graduate Development Programme, scooped the Future Star Award for Training. His role has seen him work closely with OPITO for the development of the Schools Partnership which allows him to nurture and inspire young talent.

He recently received another acknowledgment in the form of a letter and reward from his Offshore Installation Manager for his strong contribution to safety offshore.

Meanwhile, Muehlhan Surface Protection Ltd received the OCA Challenge Award for Innovation as a result of their frangible bulb covers. The company currently provides highly hazardous blasting and painting services across Shell’s Central assets - their device has ensured the protection of these bulbs during fabric maintenance work, allowing continuous production for the platform.

OCA chief executive, Bill Murray, said: “We regularly hear about a skills shortage and lack of training and development across the oil and gas industry so it is a pleasure to, once again, acknowledge those who are pushing the boundaries and addressing the issues facing the next generation of workers.

“Tonight’s winners are a credit to their organisations and I hope that their passion, leadership and forward-thinking inspire many more.”

The OCA Challenge Awards, now in its 17th year, took place at The Marcliffe at Pitfodels and was attended by more than 200 members from the oil and gas industry.

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