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Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for an Area Operations Manager on a Permanent Basis, Based in Central London
This role provides leadership and management of maintenance, operations and emergency response resources for all Compressor, Pipelines & AGI assets, as well as delivery for minor Asset Health Capital work within a defined geographic area of the national gas transmission network for all stakeholders. This will be achieved by delivery of world-class safety, reliability and efficiency in accordance with relevant policy whilst protecting the environment.
Key Accountabilities:
* Provide inspirational leadership to area teams - driving efficiency, safety, compliance and performance excellence.
* Manage resources and ensure the safe management and delivery of maintenance, operations and provision of 24/7 emergency response within a geographic area including the safe setting to work of all work activities in accordance with safe control of operations.
* Manage the Asset Health capital works and commissioning of new assets onto the system in accordance with agreed policies & quality standards, and the provision of accurate and timely asset condition information to inform the development of operational, investment and asset strategy.
* Recruit and lead a highly motivated, capable, innovative and integrated Operations team, developing talent and a performance management culture to drive value through staff engagement and holding people to account, whilst ensuring that strategic industrial relationships are developed and maintained.
* Develop and champion change management within Operations, formulating operational and organisational change processes for business excellence and growth, as well as inspiring and engaging others in process-led activities, new ways of matrix working, collaboration, innovation and performance to enhance value and commitment.
* Ensure that appropriate communication is established with relevant regulators ensuring that Operations remains compliant with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements providing a trusted operator assurance, including the management of all ‘site occupier’ duties to the relevant standards.
* Prepare, manage and report on financial plans and budgets for Operations, ensuring sufficient resources are available and forecasting is accurate, to support National Gas to meet its financial objectives
Knowledge/ Experience
* Strong engineering and asset management background
* Sound understanding of engineering policy, procedures and statutory regulations associated with transmission assets
* Sound understanding of appropriate regulatory and legislative requirements (e.g. Control of Major Accident Hazard Regulations, Gas Safety (Management) Regulations & Pipeline Safety Regulations), company standards and instructions
* Energetic and enthusiastic business leader with drive and ambition
* Knowledge of gas entry / exit procedures associated with GSMR and the Network Code
* Excellent leadership and communication skills
* Strong financial management abilities
* High personal standards of commitment and integrity
* Experience of successfully delivering change
* Ability to establish sustainable relationships with key internal and external personnel
* A passionate believer in personal and process safety
Qualifications
Essential – Substantial operational experience
* IOSH Managing Safety
* Valid current driving licence
Desirable - Preferably educated to Degree/HNC in a relevant engineering discipline, ideally working towards Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent) or relevant experience