Sandaig Engineering’s Principal Consultant has been awarded the prestigious grade of Fellow at the Chartered Institute of Quality. Fellowship at the global CQI recognises those quality professionals who have demonstrated a substantial contribution to the quality profession through their work with peers, colleagues and the CQI.
Robbie Owen said ” I am delighted to have been recognised for my work supporting the quality profession through my work and direct involvement with the CQI”.
Having graduated in 1996 with a MSC in Quality Engineering from University of the West of Scotland, Robbie has worked in the Quality Profession for 30 years and in 2018 launched his own business Sandaig Engineering.
In order to achieve CQI fellowship Robbie was required to demonstrate wide and extensive commitment to the quality profession. Robbie is a member of the CQI North East Committee with CQI and took on the He position as Chair on the Special Interest Group for Renewables and collaborating with ETZ / CQI to deliver a series of Quality Masterclasses. Further afield Robbie has also delivered Quality Workshops with Scottish Development International and the Department of Trade and Industry. He also took part in supporting development of FPAL supplier management service that helps businesses in the oil and gas industry identify and evaluate potential suppliers. and last but not least, Robbie has actively supported colleagues to develop their careers within the quality profession around the world and including Africa, Asia, and closer to home.
Sandaig Engineering were delighted to see a great turnout at the third ETZ LTD Low Carbon Quality Management-focused event ‘Quality Beyond 9001: The Risk Dimension’ today. The workshop explored risk management and leadership in conjunction with CQI | The Chartered Quality Institute Renewable SIG and the North of Scotland CQI branch.
The workshop focused on SMEs looking to become established in the low carbon supply chain and Christopher Bird CEng, MSc, FIoD, FIMechE, FAPM, FEI of Riskwell facilitated an interactive approach to living with uncertainty and making quality decisions for business success. The energy in the room was testament to the engaging group tasks delivered by Chris.
We then heard from Inch Cape Offshore Limitedâs Steven McDougall & Chris Allen CQP MCQI for highlighting supply chain risk and opportunities across the developing offshore wind sector. Their insights into the ongoing challenges within the sector followed on well from Chris’s previous input.
We then heard from Sarah Stalker & Catriona Wilson of Optimus Plus (Aberdeen) Ltd, experts in the management and framing of risk. Tally Singer from CQI closed the event by underlining the need for Quality professionals to lead in order to centre quality and ensure businesses are successful in the volatile global markets.
As we celebrate our 6th year in business this September 2024, we reflect on the incredible journey we’ve been on since receiving our first contract back in October 2018. From that initial project with Apache Corporation North Sea, reviewing QA/QC and HSE processes, to the diverse and dynamic portfolio we now manage, it’s been a remarkable journey.
Over the past year we continue to grow, innovate, and support our customers across the globe. We have provided services in over 15 countries, expanded our team, and are more committed than ever to our dual focus: excelling in the Oil and Gas industry while driving our transition into the renewable energy sector, with a strong emphasis on offshore wind.
This progress wouldnât be possible without the trust and collaboration of our clients and partners. A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us over these past six years, especially:
Weâre proud of what we have achieved together and look forward to continuing our work, driving excellence in everything we do, and contributing to a more sustainable future.
Itâs hard to believe Sandaig has been around for nearly six years now. Over that time, weâve continuously evolved within the energy sector. In this latest update, we’re excited to share some of the biggest milestones and most exciting developments from the last six months!
Ongoing Projects
Extension on Large North Sea Oil & Gas Operator Contract
Back in March, we were thrilled to announce a multi-year contract extension from one of our biggest clients, managing all their QA/QC activities. This reinforced our long-standing collaboration with one of the most renowned names in the energy sector.
Further Contract Awards in April
April marked a significant achievement as we were awarded a new five-year contract with another North Sea Operator to provide QA/QC services, beginning with their supplier auditing.
Our team continues to provide tailored QHSE support to a variety of other energy companies, both in the UK and across a growing portfolio of clients in mainland Europe.
Sandaig on the Road
Attending SEQual QHSE Working Group for Apache
Weâre delighted to say that the Sandaig SEQual recertification is complete for another year. Sandaig was one of the first of cohort companies to receive SEQual certification in 2021.
What you’re probably unaware of is that we’ve been involved with SEQual from before its inception, representing two of our current clients on the OEUK QHSE work group, defining the Quality requirements for SEQual. We also currently represent one of our clients on the ongoing QHSE work group.
Visits to Edinburgh for TWP and Inchcape
Weâve been on the road a lot in the last few months, This included various visits to Edinburgh to see our friends at Thistle Wind and Inchcape. Great to see everyone there and Sandaig hope to be able to assist both organisations with their QA/QC needs.
This culminated in the excellent Inchcape Supplier Expo in June with a thought-provoking tour of the new green port at Leith Harbour
INTOG 2024
INTOG 2024 at Ardoe House Hotel & Spa, Aberdeen was packed to the rafters. The event focused on innovative and targeted offshore wind projects to reduce emissions in oil & gas production. The great and the good of Scotlandâs Energy Transition were there and we had a great day listening to all the speakers and mixing with some familiar industry faces.
OEUK Share Fair 2024
Reflecting on the OEUK Share Fair 2024, it was a landmark event for Sandaig Engineering, marking our first attendance since the onset of COVID-19.
The atmosphere this year was very positive and it felt clear that the industry is at a pivotal moment of transition. The event highlighted the convergence of oil and gas with renewables.
For the first time, it was evident that there was an almost equal focus on traditional energy sources and emerging renewable technologies; a promising indication of the future!
What’s Coming Up in Q3?
Upcoming ETZ Q Masterclass in September:
Looking ahead, we’re excited to organise another âQuality Masterclass for Renewablesâ on behalf of ETZ in September. Sandaig ran two âQuality Masterclassesâ for ETZ in 2023 and are very much looking forward to the next one on September 10th. Keep an eye out on LinkedIn and the ETZ website for info on when you can sign up via Eventbrite
WindEnergy Hamburg 2024
Driving the energy transition. Together!
We are planning to attend this exhibition as part of the SDI trade mission. If you are going, we hope to see you there! This will be a great opportunity to catch up with our long-standing customers in Northern Germany.
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Running a small business means you have to prioritise your time over a wide range of tasks. But building business relationships is essential and enjoyable too. We took the opportunity to touch base with some friends and business colleagues at Inch Cape wind farm in bonny Edinburgh. What Inch Cape are currently doing is truly inspirational. It’s great to see them leading the way in offshore wind farm projects in Scotland.
Last weekâs INTOG 2024 event at the Ardoe House Hotel and Spa in Aberdeen was a great example of the innovation and progress in our industry.
The INTOG initiative is a testament to Scotland’s dedication to transitioning from traditional energy sources to more sustainable ones, showcasing groundbreaking projects and setting a benchmark for global renewable energy efforts.
It was superb seeing all of the offshore wind projects in the pipeline, particularly those aimed at reducing emissions from the oil and gas sectors. As my first post-COVID industry event, it was inspiring to see the enthusiasm and commitment from everyone involved.
INTOG 2024 focused on two pivotal types of projects:
1. IN – Small scale, innovative projects of less than 100MW.
2. TOG – Projects directly connected to oil and gas infrastructure to provide electricity and significantly reduce carbon emissions.
This event was masterfully MCed by Paul O’Brien, featuring insightful contributions from experts like Corentin THEPAUT and Mark Dixon, among others. Their discussions highlighted the critical role of innovative offshore wind solutions in achieving Scotland’s ambitious net zero emissions target by 2045.
đ Meet The Team: Debbie Collins, HR/QHSE Expert at Sandaig Engineering đ
Debbie recently celebrated her four-year anniversary with us here at Sandaig where she’s a cornerstone of our team. Debbie takes care of our #iso9001 certification and SEQual Certification, as well as all HR, recruiting and personnel onboarding activities.
On top of that, she also has consulting duties supporting Kinetic Renewable Services with their ISO9001/ 45001/14001 certification and Repsol with their QC coordination and NCR management.
In her spare time, Debbie is an avid international traveller (mainly sunny locations!) and spends as much time as she can with her grandkids.
Sandaig Engineering are hugely excited to have been awarded a multi-year contract extension from Apache North Sea managing all their QA/QC activitiesđ
Nearly six years ago Apache was Sandaigâs first customer and the relationship is still going strongđ€
A lot has happened in the last six years. We have supported out customers in over 10 different countries, gained ISO9001 and SEQual qualification and while proudly an Oil and Gas company are well down the road to transition into renewables, especially offshore wind.
Thanks to everyone at Apache for taking a chance on us!!! See below for the last six years at Apache in numbers.
Reflecting on the OEUK Share Fair 2024, it was a landmark event for Sandaig Engineering, marking our first attendance since the onset of COVID-19.
The atmosphere this year was electric, charged with the energy of an industry at a pivotal moment of transition.
The event brilliantly highlighted the convergence of oil and gas with renewables, a promising indication of the future.
With an almost equal focus on traditional energy sources and emerging renewable technologies, the presentations, including those by notable companies like Spirit Energy on CCS and Ărsted on Offshore wind, were particularly enlightening.
The positivity was palpable, reinforcing the belief that Aberdeen indeed has a vital role in the energy transition.
It was a pleasure to reconnect with industry peers and forge new connections, proving the event to be an invaluable platform for collaboration and innovation.
A hearty shout-out to Offshore Energies UK and the North Sea Transition Authority for orchestrating such a forward-thinking event.
Here’s to many more successful Share Fairs and the bright future they herald for our industry.
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