Company Profile
Oceaneering is a global technology company that delivers engineered services, products, and robotic solutions across the offshore energy, defense, aerospace, manufacturing, and entertainment industries. With more than 10,000 employees worldwide, we leverage decades of innovation to solve complex challenges across both traditional and emerging markets.
Within our Manufactured Products (MP) segment, Grayloc products are recognized worldwide for their high-performance clamp connectors and pressure-containing components. Engineered for superior mechanical integrity, reduced weight, and exceptional leak-prevention performance, Grayloc technologies are trusted across upstream oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, LNG, carbon capture, and a wide range of industrial facilities. The MP segment continues to grow, driven by advanced technology development, strong project engineering capabilities, and a high-value backlog supporting both subsea and industrial markets.
Set your course with Oceaneering, the global leader in cutting-edge technology across energy, defense, aerospace, manufacturing, and entertainment. Here, we don't just recognize your innovative contributionswe celebrate them. Connect your skills and determination with the forefront of applied technology and thrive on solving pressing challenges. You're not just starting a job; you're defining a unique career journey.
So, if you're geared up to enhance your career and have a substantial impact, the future you've imagined awaits with us.
Position Summary
The purpose of the Operations Manager is to lead the Operations team to make the right decisions that will positively impact both the personnel and the business unit. As the leader in operations, it is vital the Operations Manager builds a culture that promotes safety, growth and development within their team, as well as progressing the systems and processes for operations in the region.
The Operations Manager will have good operational and technical base knowledge and they will continue to further enhance their inter and intra personnal skills in order to play their role in leading the region oprationally. Together with this, they will develop positive relationships with all stakeholders and overcome rewarding challenges, both independently and as a part of the wider team.
This position will be reporting to the EH Director, Manufacturing & Operations based in Aberdeen, Scotland.
Duties And Responsibilities
Safety
- Ensure that the safety policies and procedures are understood and adhered to as far as is reasonbly practicable to ensure a safe working environment.
- Promote and lead a strong HSE culture at all times
- Introduce initiatives that are safety driven with the hope of reducing Incidents and hazards in all operations.
- Participation in the company HSE Observation card, STOP and LSR Self Verifcation Programs.
- Use their SWA (Stop Work Authority) to stop a job they may feel is unsafe, in order to prevent anaccident/incident occuring.
- Work and abide by our 6 life saving rules: energy isolation, working at heights, suspended loads, radiation, confined space and pressure testing, and practice the fatality prevention behaviours that are associated with each life saving rule.
- Ensure external contractors that we use and are approved operate to the same high standards as we excpect in regards to our HSSE policies.
Leadership
- Develop and mentor personnel
- Promote the highest standard of morals and ethics
- Create and implement development plans for direct reports
- Have open communcations with other functions (Projects, Engineering, Bids and Proposals, SCM) in order to execute tasks flawlessly.
- Participate in global and regional intiatives as a team leader or a participant.
- Communicate and collaborate with regional and global peers to implement global and regional policies and best practies.
- Communicate with your direct reports constantly and maintain open and honest information and feedback
Technical
- Manage the operations teams in delegating work for their assigned scopes
- Oversee the usage of the asset and maintenance management systems to log; equipment maintenance, current asset locations, and equipment certifications.
- Participate in Project and Engineering meetings as required and delegate attendance when needed.
- Lead the Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives that are operated by Oceaneering
- Manage the reporting of Non conformances and cost of poor quality (COPQ), and the Management of Change (MOC) process.
- Interface with client representatives where neccessary
- Work as a positive and collaborative team player, when working in team environments.
- Maintain credentials and complete required training on-line in Oceneering's chosen Learning Management System (Sum Total).
Additional
- Participate in Operations toolbox talks
- Participate in the review and close out of action items/gaps found in the above mentioned HSE programs (Observation cards, STOP and LSR Self Verification)
- The list of job duties described above is not exclusive or exhaustive and the employee may be required to undertake tasks that may reasonably be expected within the scope of the job;
- Assist with any other duties as and when required; and
- Undertake specific projects as instructed by Supervisors/Management.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- This position has a direct supervisory responsibility.
Reporting Relationship
- Report to EH Director, Manufacturing & Operations
Qualifications
Required
- Not Essential if you have the required experience-Bachelor's degree in operations management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
- Proven track record in process improvement, lean manufacturing, and cost optimization.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Experience
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in manufacturing operations or production management.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Commercial awareness.
- Ability to adapt to different client needs and develop and maintain successful working relationships.
- Excellent standard of numeracy to analyse facts and figures.
- Flair for negotiation and networking.
- Ability to make important decisions and cope with the pressure of demanding targets and tight deadlines.
- Confident and mature approach.
- Tact and diplomacy.
- Ensures important information from management is shared with employees and others as appropriate.
- Gives and receives constructive feedback.
- Keeps others involved in a project informed about developments and plans.
- Ensures regular, consistent communication within area of responsibility.
- Knowledge of organizational effectiveness and operations management.
- Outstanding organizational skills.
- Leadership ability.
- Familiarity with ISO standards and quality management systems.
- Knowledge of ERP systems and production planning tools.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.
How To Apply
At Oceaneering, we believe our differences make us stronger. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and inclusion is the norm. No matter your background, we want you to feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.
How To Apply
Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.
Closing Statement
At Oceaneering, we believe our people are our greatest strength. Here, you'll do more than just a jobyou'll help solve complex challenges that shape the future of the offshore and subsea industry. We offer a culture built on safety, innovation, and teamwork, where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work makes a real impact.
What We Offer Includes:
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Professional growth, training, and career development opportunities
- A collaborative, inclusive, and safety-focused work environment
- The chance to contribute to innovative projects that make a difference in the offshore and subsea industry
- Global exposure and the opportunity to work with diverse teams across regions
How To Apply
In addition, we make a priority of providing learning and development opportunities to enable employees to achieve their potential and take charge of their future. As well as developing employees in a specific role, we are committed to lifelong learning and ongoing education, including developing people skills and identifying future supervisors and managers. Every month, hundreds of employees are provided training, including HSE awareness, apprenticeships, entry and advanced level technical courses, management development seminars, and leadership and supervisory training.
We have a strong ethos of internal promotion. We can offer long-term employment and career advancement across countries and continents.
Working at Oceaneering means that if you have the ability, drive, and ambition to take charge of your future-you will be supported to do so and the possibilities are endless.
