Senior Operations Manager
Job No:
RMG1006
Location:
Perth/Port Hedland WA
Riverside Marine is seeking a professional Senior Operations Manager based in Western Australia.
Position Title: |
Senior Operations Manager |
Business Unit: |
Riverside Marine |
Location: |
Perth/Port Hedland WA |
Employment Type: |
Full time Permanent |
About Riverside Marine
Riverside Marine is one of Australia’s leading and long-established marine companies, having been founded in Brisbane in 1926.
The company operates throughout Queensland and Western Australia. The services offered are diverse, but all have a connection with marine or shipping activity. They include sand dredging, sand drying & manufacturing, harbour towage, passenger and car ferries and charters.
- Closing Date: 4th December 2020
- Location: Perth / Port Hedland, WA
- Employment Type: Full Time
About the Role:
The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast paced environment, have a strong marine industry background, be self-motivated and driven, thrive on exceeding targets, focused on productivity improvements and comfortable in a dynamic family business environment.
The role will work very closely with senior management and for the right candidate will be a stepping stone into a senior role within the organisation
Duties:
Duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Ensure safe, reliable daily operation of vessels and associated infrastructure (barge, crew transfer vessels) to perform the services required, through strong facilitation with vessel crews to perform and maintain
- Work closely with and support the general manager to deliver outcomes expected by the Corporate KPI process
- Re-inforcement of company Safety Management System at an operational level, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures, and continuous improvement thereof
- Front line point of communication with Clients’ Marine operations team, Vessel crews, other port user stakeholders
- Ensure properly qualified/certified and experienced crew are available for all operational requirements. Maintaining a crew training program that delivers a high standard of service delivery
- Ensure proactive, open communication between all stakeholders (Clients, vessel crew, port authorities etc.)
- Responsible to the General Manager for the ongoing management of the operations team and successful delivery of required outcomes
- Analyse and document processes and problems. Develop solutions to enhance efficiency
- Reporting of all mechanical problems and defects
- Attend vessel inspections as required
- Compiling operational statistics as required by the Company and its clients
Skills & Experience:
- Minimum 5 years marine industry, towage and port operations desirable
- High level of negotiation, client relationship building and contract management skills
- Demonstrates flexibility and resilience in dealing with complex issues, and implements sound problem solving methodology
- Good understanding of HSE legislation, management systems and practices. An existing ISM auditor preferred but not essential, however, a desire to attain auditor status desirable.
- Marine Security Identification Card (MSIC)
How to apply
Click APPLY with your resume and cover letter. Applications close Friday 4 December 2020 AEST.
Riverside Marine has a zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol use. A pre-employment medical will be carried out as well as psychometric testing.