Deputy Operations Manager

Job Description

Who we are:

Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro's global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise helps us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build, and operate their assets more safely, sustainably, and efficiently. But we're always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative but work well within a team.

Job Purpose:

Ensures operations are aligned with company and/or manufacturers standards and procedures by 1) managing all maintenance/workshop activities, resources and personnel, 2) being responsible for safety and quality, solving equipment failures, project planning, resources, budget,  developing departmental plans and procedures, 3) carrying out staff development, performance appraisal and training requirements duties and, 4) working with R&D on development of new equipment and maintenance of existing equipment.  Key contacts include R&D. Manages supervisors at the workplace, with people management being a main task of this position.  Has higher professional (HBO) or academic education (WO) or equivalent or higher professional and intellectual capacities and relevant technical education.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage a team of mechanics, welders, electricians, and storekeepers.

- Maintain and update various workshop and warehouse procedures.

- Ensure safety compliance in the workshop and warehouse.

- Facilitate training and development for the workshop and warehouse team.

- Oversee all repair and maintenance activities for equipment.

- Prepare and maintain records of equipment fault reports, job cards, and mobilization checklists.

- Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules.

- Prepare budgets for equipment maintenance.

- Initiate capital expenditures (CAPEX) for assets, anticipating current and future requirements.

- Manage the entire inventory with assistance from the storekeeper.

- Define threshold quantities for critical items and raise purchase requisitions in the ERP system accordingly.

- Utilize ERP software to respond to asset and material demands from various projects, and process goods receipt notes (GRNs) for materials received into warehouse stock.

- Ensure permits to work are in place, where applicable, during workshop activities.

- Oversee waste segregation and management.

Required Experience & Skills:

• A minimum of 10-15 years of proven experience.
• Strong communicator. Promotes open communication across the organization. Empowers & connects other people with positive impact, provides energy and demonstrates passion, trust & respect.
• Takes ownership and initiative, acts with confidence, and works under own direction.

What we offer:

Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you'll be able to do what you do best, better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro. So bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too. Because to be the world's leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team.

Our view on diversity, equity and inclusion:

At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behavior and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro's purpose 'together create a safe and livable world' – and to each other.

HSE Responsibilities:

Responsible for ensuring safety of self and others at site. Prevent damage of equipment and assets Responsible for following all safety signs/procedures/ safe working practices Responsible for using appropriate PPE's Responsible for participating in mock drills. Entitled to refuse any to undertake any activity considered unsafe. Responsible for filling up of hazard observation card, wherever hazard has been noticed at site. Responsible for safe housekeeping of his work place. To stop any operation that is deemed unsafe To be able to operate fire extinguisher in case of fire To report an incident as soon as possible to immediate supervisor and HSE manager To complete HSE trainings as instructed to do so.

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.