Company Profile
Oceaneering 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, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.
Position Summary
IMDS advisor is responsible for developing a business improvement strategy within the department or business units. To improve the operation support teams understanding of project execution by aligning support services, resources, and system to enhance the customers experiences through an improved service. The role will include, defining employee roles, improvement plans, mentoring and transfer of knowledge. The IMDS advisor will be expected to present regular progress updates to the Senior operations manager and the IMDS management team.
Duties & Responsibilities
Functions
ESSENTIAL
• Determining the scope of business improvement initiatives via consultation and evaluation.
• Developing and overseeing business improvement strategies.
• Recommending cost-effective solutions to operational challenges.
• Restructuring departments and defining employee roles.
• Facilitating training initiatives and promoting best practices.
• Performing cost calculations and coordinating budgets.
• Collaborating across departments to set realistic business targets and timeframes.
• Documenting processes, monitoring progress, and preparing status reports.
• Integrating new technologies and promoting adherence to industry standards.
• Build a strong administration team to support IMDS projects and management.
• Management oversight functions, scenario-based forecasting ensuring risk management.
• Effective and efficient management, logistics, asset management, business continuity, travel, administrative services support.
• Internal and external relations in support of office activities.
• Management and supervision of staff promoting learning, mentoring and knowledge management.
• Uses their knowledge and experiences to develop solutions which are well coordinated and easily implemented.
• Takes appropriate risk in developing new or adapting existing methods and approaches to perform tasks and solve problems more effectively.
• Ensures that all staff are provided with appropriate development opportunities and learning programs to assist them in responding to new professional and organizational trends.
• Encourages and creates mechanisms to share expertise and team approaches between projects as well as with senior managers.
• Applies a broad knowledge of best management practices; defines objectives and workflows, positions reporting relationships in such a way as to obtain optimum effectiveness from the support team.
• Provides change and development advice, including the design and implementation of change strategies/processes to enable staff/the organization to deal with change effectively.
• Drives process definition, simplification, and integration efforts throughout the organization.
• Designs management systems based on established best practice and identified needs within the department or business unit.
NON-ESSENTIAL
• The list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake tasks that may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post
• Assist with any other duties as and when required
• Undertake specific projects as instructed by management
Safety
Ensure that the Safety policies and procedures are understood and adhered to so far as is reasonably practicable to ensure a safe working environment.
Actively participate in safety meetings and toolbox talks as required by company and client.
Ensure that all Safety procedures are always adhered to and that required documentation is kept updated.
Other
Carry out work in accordance with the Company Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems.
Perform the assigned tasks with due diligence regarding the Integrated Management Systems on the Company.
Eliminate waste of whatever form, to suggest the use of more environmentally friendly substances and practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of the environment.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises non-supervisory employees in office IMDS Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include mentoring, coaching, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each of the essential functions listed below satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
REQUIRED
• Bachelor's degree in Commerce or Business with a minimum of 10 years' experience
NOTE: N/A.
DESIRED
• Microsoft specialist certification
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
Fluent in reading and writing English. (E)
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in a business support/advisor role providing advisory services, managing, coaching, and mentoring staff and operational systems. (E)
Previous experience in oil & gas industry, track record of supporting the management of engineering projects (P)
Minimum 10 years' experience in a project environment (E)
Previous experience in oil & gas industry, track record of supporting the management of engineering / inspection projects (E)
Must be familiar with QA/QC systems and procedures, service quality and customer satisfaction (E)
Previous experience in financial control and budgets (E)
Previous experience of coaching and mentoring. (E)
Working knowledge of Microsoft office suits. (E)
Excellent customer service and client relations skills (E)
Gives and receives constructive feedback while coaching and mentoring activities. (E)
Ensures that regular consistent communication takes place within the work group. (E)
Working Conditions
This position is considered Indoor Work which is characterized as follows:
Physical Activity/Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position is considered MEDIUM work.
OCCASIONAL
FREQUENT
CONSTANT
• Lift 20-50 pounds
• Work in confined spaces, kneel, jump, run, work while lying on stomach/back, crawl, and use repetitive movements of the arms and hands
• Identify color differences
• Wear PPE for skin protection
• Lift 10-25 pounds
• Climb stairs/ladders, stand, balance, stoop, squat, reach, and lift/carry objects
• Twist body, sit with back supported, head forward/flexed, head tilted/rotated, and work with arms extended overhead.
• Operate a motor vehicle
- Lift up to 10 pounds
- Wear PPE protection for body, vision, and hearing protection
Closing Statement
We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to advance in an international company. To apply, click 'Apply Now'.
