Head of Operations

Socar Cape joint venture working on major construction and maintenance projects both onshore and offshore. Projects include fabric maintenance on oil & gas platforms in the Caspian Sea and onshore operations in Azerbaijan and Georgia. We have delivered value to our customers through a safe, collaborative, innovative and efficient way of working. We are looking for a "Head of Operations" (only local candidates will be considered) with below requirements:

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to corporate strategy in the areas of production, purchase, distribution and supply chain to ensure that the company achieves its short and long-term objectives.

• Direct and oversee operations staff to ensure that they are motivated and trained to carry out their responsibilities to the required standard.

• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that core operational functions achieve their business objectives.

• Develop and control operational budgets to promote profitability and ensure the company has all the resources required to meet its objectives within agreed financial parameters.

• Direct and control production to ensure that services of the required standard are provided to clients within agreed costs and times.

• Oversee purchasing to ensure that the company has the goods and services required for production purposes within agreed costs and quality standards and at the right times.

• Develop all necessary policies and procedures to ensure safe and healthy working environments across all company locations.

• Maintain working relationships with executive management team to ensure effective co-ordination of all company activities in support of corporate objectives.

• Evaluate overall company performance by gathering, analysing and interpreting data and metrics.

• Act as the company’s main adviser on all issues relating to operational functions and keep abreast of latest developments to ensure that the company maintains its competitive position.

• Maintain constant communication clients to ensure proper operations of the organization

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols

• Grow the efficiency of existing organizational processes and procedures to enhance and sustain the organization’s internal capacity

• Fully Accountable for the Safe Operational Delivery of all offshore and onshore assets

• Trend MyOsh inputs and communicated to all offshore and onshore assets

• Encourage and lead by example our approach to Safe Operational Delivery (2019 – 2.7m man hours executed in the BP contract with no DAFWAC/Environmental Damage).

• Deliver client presentations summarising Operations performance (AAR’s / Quarterly PR’s)

• Review method statements, risk assessments to ensure they are applicable and appropriate prior to commencement of work.

• Liaise closely with client where an incident is reported or takes place to maintain and restore confidence and keep informed of progress and action taken.

• Ensure that inspection and audit plans are followed at all sites and assets.

• Ensure that client approved work control procedures are strictly followed (including pre-job, briefs, toolbox talks and etc.)

• Review AMS to ensure working procedures are updated in line with industry guidelines.

• Communicate industry lessons learned via Altrad and other business networks

• Review financial statements and data. Utilize financial data to improve profitability. Prepare and control operational budgets. Control inventory. Plan effective strategies for the financial well being of the company.

• Monitor and evaluate operations staff performance.

• Lead, motivate, and support a large team within a time-sensitive and demanding environment, including setup and implementation of career development plans for all direct reports and problem resolution

• Manage timely data collection to update operations metrics to achieve productivity targets, reduce cost per unit, eliminate errors, and deliver excellent customer service

• Partner with cross-functional support teams in improving the proprietary tools and systems

• Work closely with legal and safety departments to make sure activities remain compliant

• Oversee materials and inventory management

Requirements:

• Full knowledge and understanding of Group H&S Policy, IOSH certification, discipline safe working practises and COSHH regulations.

• Extensive operations management experience

• Significant industry experience

• In depth knowledge of diverse business functions and principles eg, supply chain, customer service etc

• Thorough knowledge of the company and its products and processes

• Analytical skills to evaluate data and performance/operation metrics

• Excellent inter-personal and negotiating skills

• Excellent organisational and leadership abilities

• Excellent time management skills

• Excellent decision-making skills

If you feel you have the skills, experience and approach necessary to perform this role please apply by sending your CV to the address: cv@socarcape.az indicating position name in the subject.