The Operations Manager will assist Operations Lead with the planning, direction, and coordination of the operations of the Subsea Robotics activities as related to equipment and personnel required to support the overall area operations. Ensures the support, maintenance, planning, mobilization and demobilization activities are efficiently and effectively directed and supported.
Oversees and directs equipment preparation and maintenance to include complex systems such as Remotely Operated Vehicles, Workover Systems, all subsea tooling, and support equipment as required.
Direct or assist in directing personnel assignments in support of offshore operations and equipment preparation and onshore maintenance.
Ensure all offshore personnel training, regulatory compliance and competency goals are set and attained.
Work with Operations Lead and Project Managers in crew evaluations, crew assignment and improvement opportunities.
Work to achieve and assist in reporting KPIs as defined by Service Excellence Lead.
Assist Technical Support Lead, Product Manager and Commercial Manager as required in equipment selection, asset readiness profiles, cost for preparation estimates and other inputs required in the support of area projects/installations.
Work across business lines to share information with the goal of increasing operational excellence.
Participates in all HSE, Quality and Operational Excellence initiatives.
Key Accountabilities
- As directed by Operations Lead, ensures readiness status of all equipment in location of responsibility
- Assist Operations Lead in the readiness and competency of all offshore and onshore technicians
- Repair and Maintenance cost of equipment as assigned by Operations Lead.
All processes changes or implementation is completed and maintained across area of given responsibility.
Key Interactions
- As required, discuss with Local Operations Lead the readiness of equipment to support upcoming requirements and ongoing projects.
- As required, discuss with Project Managers the crew selection, preparedness, and overall competency performance.
- As required, discuss local technical and engineering support, any new or ongoing support requirements.
- Daily interaction with Global Mobility.
REQUIRED
Five (5) years Oilfield experience to include at least three (3) years of Offshore Leadership or Operations experience and two (2) years of Administrative, Office, or Operations Management experience; or any combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
PREFERRED
High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, or Management
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
Knowledge of appropriate steps to analytical problem solving.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Ability to work in a team environment, remaining attentive to ideas, recognizing responsibilities, and actively participating with others to accomplish assignments and achieve desired goals.
- Treats others fairly and with respect.
- Knowledge of department's policies, rules, regulations, business goals, vision, organizational structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles and values, etc.
- Ability to establish and maintain project priorities.
- Seeks out new learning experiences.
- Identifies what needs to be done and takes action before being asked or required.
Working Conditions
- Almost exclusively indoors during the day and occasionally at night.
- Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the work place.
- Work surface is stable (flat).
Benefits Statement
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.
About UsOceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.
Skills Required
- Five years oilfield experience including at least three years of offshore leadership or operations and two years of administrative, office, or operations management experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Experience overseeing and directing preparation, maintenance, and repair of complex systems such as Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), Workover Systems, subsea tooling, and support equipment.
- Experience directing personnel assignments and evaluating crew competency for offshore operations and onshore maintenance.
- Knowledge of offshore HSE, quality, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence initiatives.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships, lead teams, set project priorities, and apply analytical problem-solving.
- High School diploma or GED.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, or Management.
Oceaneering Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are portrayed as comprehensive, including private medical insurance and broad medical, dental, and vision coverage tailored to local markets. In several contexts, coverage is characterized as good to outstanding.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include pension/retirement plans and a U.S. 401(k), which are consistently highlighted as part of a competitive package. These elements are described as contributing meaningful value to overall compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave programs include PTO/vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick leave, with annual leave emphasized globally. Time-off provisions are noted as a steady component of total rewards even when salary opinions differ.
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What We Do
Oceaneering pushes the frontiers of deep water, space and motion entertainment environments to execute with new, leading-edge connections to solve tomorrow’s challenges, today. As the trusted subsea connection specialist, our experience combined with the depth and breadth of our portfolio of technologies allows us to engineer solutions for the most complex subsea challenges. From routine to extreme, our integrated products, services, and innovative solutions safely de-risk operational systems, increase reliability, and enable a lower total cost of ownership. We are connecting what’s needed with what’s next as the world’s largest ROV operator and the leading ROV provider to the oil and gas industry with over 300 systems operating worldwide. With our safety-focused and innovative approach, we responsively and decisively react to subsea challenges while providing solutions swiftly and efficiently.
