Operations Manager (Expression Of Interest)

Who we are:

Australian Maritime Systems Group (AMS Group) is a well-respected premium provider of:

• Aids to navigation (AtoN) maintenance including lighthouses, buoys and tide gauges.
• Vessel trafficking service (VTS) systems comprising of radars, automatic identification systems (AIS) and state of the art Tidalis software.
• Critical infrastructure maintenance often in remote locations with challenging access.
• Communication installations including microwave, satellite, radio and 4G/5G mobile.
• Supply of aviation search and rescue (SAR) products for emergency drops.
• Maintain aviation life rafts, life jackets and supply numerous other services to the aviation industry. 
• Sea pilotage throughout multiple shipping ports across Australia.
• Electronic security systems design and installation for top secret locations and an established Gallagher channel partner.

We Offer:

• Stability and job security with flexible working conditions including start and finish times.
• The opportunity to join an established and respected company with an exciting future.
• Support and guidance from experienced leaders.
• A positive and rewarding team culture where great work is recognised and rewarded.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Additional employment benefits including on site gym, free onsite parking, kayaking, Smile Dental discount, regular social events, Employee Assistance Program.

Your responsibilities will be:

• In partnership with other AMS Group stakeholders, participate in the strategic management of operating and delivery processes including the development, improvement and implementation of relevant plans and processes.
• Lead and supervise onsite maintenance, installation, and commissioning of AMSG maintained infrastructure and electronic systems around the world.
• Lead and manage outage response and works for AMSG maintenance infrastructure and electronic systems around the world.
• Lead and drive the continuous improvement of AMSG technical knowledge, methods, and processes.
• Lead, manage, and drive activities including safe working, budgeting, works programming, reporting, risk management, and procurement. 
• Supervise, develop, train and mentor staff and teams in line with company and department objectives, contracted works, and individual training plans.
• Participate in and guide the preparation of BD proposals, estimates, system designs, subunit technical and performance specifications, workflow estimates, engineering design estimates and written technical descriptions.
• Create, develop and sustain engagement with AMS Group internal departments and stakeholders leading to safe, adequate, timely, efficient and on budget delivery of contracted works.
• Lead and undertake administration tasks as and when required including reporting, safety documentation completion and review, site assessments, technical documentation completion and review, photographs and drawings associated with tasks undertaken. 

You will have:

• Significant trade knowledge and practical experience on infrastructure systems maintenance and repair
• Significant experience as a project engineer or lead technical role within infrastructure maintenance or project works
• Significant experience and/or ability to plan, coordinate and supervise projects and maintenance sites and depot related works and activities
• Highly developed communications skills including the ability to effectively liaise with a range of employees and clients
• Excellent conceptual and analytical capacity
• Proven ability to work with limited direction, capacity to organise work and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork supporting, cooperating, and working with colleagues to achieve an overall objective
• Proven ability to allocate and utilise resources to meet organisational needs and help staff reach their potential
• Goal oriented with commitment to self-development
• Sound knowledge of WHS, Quality & Environmental Management practices

It would be great if you have (but not mandatory):

• Experience in the maritime industry
• An understanding of project execution / delivery principles

Role information:

• Applicants must be Adelaide based and entitled to work in Australia.
• This position commences 3rd June 2024, pending successfully securing an exciting perspective tender in the region.
• Dynamic team environment.
• Encompasses a wide variety of tasks – no two days are ever the same!

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Midday 11th March 2024.

Please submit a cover letter and CV outlining why you would be a great fit for AMS Group and your experience and suitability for the role.

NOTE: By submitting your application you acknowledge and approve for your name and CV to be included in a confidential South Australia region tender response.

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