Specialised Management Services Ltd (SMS), a subsidiary of Alderley plc, is pleased to announce that they have recently expanded their capability in the Onshore and Offshore Electrical Installation and Maintenance business. The strengthened offering emanates from the recent appointment of Neil Pickess as Operations Engineer (Electrical) to the Offshore and Onsite services team. This appointment, together with their team of qualified electrical technicians will enable SMS to provide all electrical and instrumentation services from enquiry, design through to installation and commissioning.
Neil is cognisant of current electrical standards and has over the past 20 years cultivated his skills and knowledge in a wide range of electrical fields. Prior to joining SMS, Neil was responsible for high profile high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) projects and has led highly successful utilities contracts up to the value of £6 million. His role at SMS will focus on working with the current operations team to develop the electrical side of the business and further strengthen customer relationships in the oil and gas industry.
Dave Howlett, General Manager at SMS, comments, ‘We are delighted to have Neil on board, with 1 in 4 service enquiries being of electrical nature, Neil’s depth of experience and track record of success is exactly what the company needs for its next phase of growth.”
SMS currently provides offshore electrical services to the majority of the world’s largest oil and gas companies operating in a worldwide arena. Through their team of highly trained and qualified electrical technicians, they provide labour and supply associated materials on a 24 hour basis.