Job description

The operations manager will be based at one of the three Amentum sites in Iraq and serve the Operations and Maintenance Support Services (OMSS) contract in support of the U.S. Department of State. This position will be responsible for taking ownership of all site operational responsibilities to include directing the daily performance of the organization, planning, scheduling and training processes to meet the requirements of the contract. This position will report to the OMSS program manager. The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

Duties:

• Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
• Comply with all environmental health & safety and quality assurance requirements and goals.
• Provide information and materials to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.
• Act as the program manager’s principal operations representative.
• Responsible for the management of all O&M functions, including ensuring there are qualified personnel to meet staffing requirements, and the central planning, coordination, control, and actual performance of these functions.
• Manage the O&M and other assigned functions on site to ensure overall contract performance, which requires getting information to and from critical operating/supporting elements and directing/coordinating actions to ensure resources are fully utilized to properly perform the mission.
• Monitor system readiness, identify problem areas, and respond to mission requirements to perform contract requirements.
• Direct and monitor the preventive maintenance program; accept, process, coordinate, and assign work orders, projects, and large task assignments.
• Control resources; monitor staff proficiency and qualifications; monitor staff endurance; monitor the locations and activities of assets; and coordinate the flow of information to and from O&M staff.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

Required:

Minimum acceptable experience level:
Ten (10) years’ O&M experience compatible with program requirements.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Demonstrated working knowledge of operations and maintenance activities for a small plant, overseas, or military facility.
• Demonstrated ability to manage required staff.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team.
• Ability to be innovative and be an agent for change.
• Expert communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information.

Education: A high school diploma or GED. A bachelor’s degree in business management, political science, organizational effectiveness or similar discipline leading to a broad management background is preferred.

Passport, licenses and certifications: As part of pre-contingency requirements, by the time the visa process starts, candidates must possess a valid passport with a minimum of 18 months remaining to expiration date with 8 blank pages. Valid drivers’ license.

Security vetting: Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret US government clearance. Note: US citizenship is required to obtain a secret clearance.

Language skills: Satisfactory English proficiency to meet job requirements and to adhere and comply with safety, health, and security measures.

Medical: Successfully complete and pass the medical and dental examinations as required by Amentum and our customer for deployment to Iraq. Must maintain physical and dental requirements for duration of deployment.

Other responsibilities

• Safety: Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
• Quality: Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum quality policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum quality system documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her quality management and customer satisfaction responsibilities.
• Procedure compliance: Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.

Desired:

• Relevant overseas operations management experience.
• Previous out of home country experience and previous work experience in harsh environmental conditions are a plus.
• Experience working with Amentum.