Communications Specialist - Communication

Our Vision.

SBM Offshore believes the oceans will provide the world with safe, sustainable and affordable energy for generations to come. We share our experience to make it happen.

Our Profile.

We design, build, install and operate offshore floating facilities for the offshore energy industry. As a leading technology provider, we put our marine expertise at the service of a responsible energy transition by reducing emissions from fossil fuel production, while developing cleaner solutions for renewable energy sources. More than 7,000 SBMers worldwide are committed to sharing their experience to deliver safe, sustainable and affordable energy from the oceans for generations to come. Together, we are driving progress forward in a TRUE. BLUE. TRANSITION. 

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Through our local affiliate, Guyana Deep Water Operations Inc. (GDO), we are the Operator of the LIZA Destiny, LIZA Unity and Prosperity Floating Production Storage and Offloading Vessels (FPSOs).

We are looking for an experienced Communication Specialist to work onshore at Georgetown shore base.

This position reports to: The Culture and Change Manager.

Role Purpose

People are at the heart of any change & people engagement activities as success depends on people attitude and actions. With an understanding of SBM people, meaningful professional experience, and a keen interest in culture & change topics, you will contribute to the Group’s communications & change efforts.  

RESPONSABILITIES: 

From a change perspective:

You play a key role in ensuring a major transformation program succeed by

• focusing on the people side of change: you pay careful attention to changes in business processes, systems and technology, job roles and organization structures and anticipate impacts on the identified stakeholder groups; assess change impact and ADKAR progress to have proper plans prepared and executed.
• knowing your audiences & understanding how to reach them: articulate the way in which changes will affect the users on a day-to-day basis, and devise engagement strategies to meet people where they are, maximizing adoption and minimizing resistance; identify, analyze, and prepare risk mitigation tactics.
• guiding, coaching, and supporting project teams on change management.

• helping build a positive response to new ways of working

From a communications perspective:

In coordination with the Group communications team

• You plan, organize and promote participation for employee corporate events celebrated globally within SBM. You partner with strategic Communications partners for larger events.
• You act as internal communication relay for Guyana: manage publication schedule, create stories to tell about events in Guyana on the intranet, ensure proper office branding in line with the corporate guidelines.
• You partner with Communication Agencies for specific topics.

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Minimum 5-7 years professional experience in people related matters (HR, communication, change management or management position).
• Change management certification or training is a plus.
• Project management or portfolio management experience is a plus.
• Event Management or employee event coordination experience is a plus.

      Behavioral Competencies:

• Business partnering
• Stakeholder management at different levels of the organization
• Facilitation, animation skill
• Strong communication (oral, writing, interpersonal) skills in English
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite of Tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Committed, results oriented, problem solver.
• Autonomous.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and the proven ability to build strong, productive relationships at different levels of the organization.
• Empathic, enthusiastic.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Monday to Friday, office hours
• Office located in Georgetown.
• Busy, fast-paced environment

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

• Contractor position
• Competitive salary
• Medical and Dental benefits

GENERAL INFORMATION

SBM Offshore N.V. is a listed holding company that is headquartered in Amsterdam. It holds direct and indirect interests in other companies that collectively with SBM Offshore N.V. form the SBM Offshore Group (“the Company”). For further information, please visit our website at www.sbmoffshore.com. The companies in which SBM Offshore N.V., directly and indirectly, owns investments are separate entities.

SBM Offshore is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. SBM Offshore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.