Andrew Laing

Experience

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  Martin Mid East

  Mar 2002 - Mar 2007

  Survey Technician

  Assigned to a wide range of projects including Palm Island works as a support technician. Mobilizing and assisting with single-beam and multi-beam surveys, environmental works as well as Geophysical surveys for suitable dredge material.

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  7 Sea Geosciences

  Feb 2010 - Aug 2012

  Survey Engineer

  Provided backup and support for a wide range of projects including, Geotechnical Drilling, Geophysical and Hydrographic Survey.

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  Unique Group

  Oct 2012 - now

  Role responsibilities:• Lead global strategic growth of Unique Group’s Diving + Life Support division• Research and drive development of alternative, commercially viable offerings that are aligned to market needs• Review customer requirements in conjunction with bid team, develop overall solutions in line with customer budget• Build solid, valued relationships with existing clients in Africa and develop new customer relationships• Review internal processes and systems to increase productivity and revenue in line with LEAN principles, QHSE and ISO requirements• Implement and drive yearly department budgets and forecasts including CAPEX requirements Show less Role responsibilities:• Continuous team development, driving consistent sales and support of Unique Group’s product range including rental equipment (diving, survey & marine) and ancillary systems• Reviewing customer requirements, estimating and quoting costs, evaluation of required skill sets and deployment of resources and equipment into the field• Oversight of high value direct sales projects within the Unique Group• Reviewing internal processes and systems to increase productivity and revenue in line with LEAN principles, QHSE and ISO requirements• Managing critical customer incidents and responding as soon as possible• Building solid valued relationships with existing clients in Africa and developing new customer relationships• Reviewing service reports, service quality and sales processes to develop and equip the team with the correct skills and hardware• Analysing and developing yearly department budgets and forecasts including CAPEX requirements Show less Role responsibilities:• Managing high value projects within the Unique Group• Ensuring high quality, consistent support of Unique Group’s Diving products, rental equipment (diving, survey & marine) and ancillary systems• Reviewing customer requirements, estimating and quoting costs, evaluation of required skill sets and deployment of resources and equipment into the field• Continuous development of internal processes and systems to increase productivity and revenue in line with LEAN principles, QHSE and ISO requirements• Managing critical customer incidents and responding as soon as possible• Building solid valued relationships with existing clients in Africa and developing new customer relationships• Reviewing service reports, service quality and processes to develop and equip the service team with the correct skills and hardware• Analyzing and developing yearly department budgets and forecasts including CAPEX requirements Show less

  • Director: Creation - Diving + Life Support | BD - Africa

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Divisional Manager: Diving, Life Support, Marine and Subsea

    Jul 2021 - Mar 2023

  • Project Management & Service

    Apr 2015 - Jun 2021

  • Marine Rental & Technical Support

    Oct 2012 - Mar 2015