Verlume, a world-leading specialist in intelligent subsea power, communications and control, has appointed Jay Parle as Head of Engineering, further strengthening the company’s engineering capability as it continues to expand the deployment of its technologies across offshore oil and gas, offshore wind and defence sectors.
Jay joins Verlume with more than 20 years of engineering experience spanning subsea controls, offshore renewables, carbon capture and storage and nuclear energy. Throughout his career, he has led multidisciplinary engineering teams, developed complex engineering systems from concept through to commissioning, and delivered pioneering offshore projects in some of the world’s most demanding operating environments.
Jay’s experience encompasses systems engineering, subsea controls, mechanical engineering, project delivery, technology development and engineering management, alongside a strong commercial understanding gained through supporting business development and the successful delivery of customer-focused engineering solutions.
Jay Parle, Head of Engineering, Verlume
As Head of Engineering, Jay will lead Verlume’s engineering function, overseeing the continued delivery and development of the company’s field-proven subsea power platform and intelligent systems integration capability across its core markets globally, while strengthening the engineering function to support continued commercial growth.
Robert Heron, Operations and Engineering Director, said: “Jay brings an exceptional breadth of engineering experience and a strong track record of delivering innovative technologies.
“He understands what it takes to provide robust, integrated engineering solutions that perform in challenging offshore environments while meeting the operational and technical requirements of customers. His experience will be invaluable as we continue to significantly grow our engineering capability and deliver increasingly integrated subsea power solutions across our global markets and customer base.”
Commenting on his appointment, Jay Parle said: “I’m excited to be joining Verlume. The company has established itself as a leader in intelligent subsea power, communications and control, with field-proven technology being deployed across multiple offshore sectors.
“I am looking forward to working with the team to build on that momentum and support the successful delivery of commercial projects that provide customers with reliable, integrated solutions for demanding subsea operations.”