Aggreko hiring a Senior Area Operations Manager

About Aggreko plc

Around the world, people, businesses and countries are striving for a better future. A future that needs power and the right conditions to succeed. That’s why at Aggreko, we work ‘round the clock, making sure our customers get the electricity, heating and cooling they need, whenever they need it – all powered by our trademark passion, unrivalled international experience and local knowledge. From urban development to unique commercial projects and even humanitarian emergencies, we bring our expertise and equipment to any location, from the world’s busiest cities to some of the most remote places on earth. Every project is different, so we listen first and design a system supported by our service anywhere, to any scale. Transforming the lives and livelihoods of individuals, organisations and communities across the globe.

Job Purpose

Positions holders are typically field based focusing on the delivery of planned maintenance programs to ensure reliable and safe asset operation. Activities include:

Coordinating and undertaking a range of maintenance activities within defined operating procedures
Conducting safety inspections and complying with Aggreko’s safety regulation
Providing first level technical advice to customers
May resolve/troubleshoot implementation problems

Accountability Level

Manages an Operational Job Family for an entire region/country. Establishes operational/Job Family plans for job area over the short to mid-term (1-3 years) with a direct impact on results. Influences business decisions made by leadership on complex issues that are of strategic importance.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the output of the Service & Repair Centre to the defined quality, delivery & cost targets and to the defined Best Operating Practices and ISO procedures.
Ensure the completion of repairs and overhauls on time, to standard and within agreed budgets for both specific repairs and overall department budgets
Ensure that all fleet assets, including third party purchases are supported by Standard Work Instructions with Standard Times for all planned activities, Service & Operations Manuals, Bills of Materials and recommended spares holding levels.
Develop, publish and improve Key Performance Indicators
Define and implement re-manufacturing strategy in hubs/sites to defined quality standards, working closely with the regions.
Responsible for the disposal of Fixed Assets through sales or scrap upon end of life of units or in the event of non-standard or non-moving fleet items.
Responsible for the serialised Physical Assets Verification (twice yearly) exercises and ensures consistency of data in Movex and fixed asset registers.
Drive HSE issues through high personal involvement and visibility.
Develop strong working relationships and good communications with stakeholders
Audit and make recommendations that will ensure that all facilities are operated and maintained in line with the Company’s Global Service Centre Management Standards
Ensure adherence to safety practices and quality standards

Typical Experience: University Degree