Senior Cable Depot Manager

SubCom•Picayune, MS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Working directly under the Senior Manager of Depot Operations, the Senior Cable Depot Manager will be responsible for assisting in Cable Depots project planning, tracking, execution and reporting of operations for department 2106. This position requires a multitude of facets including but not limited to personnel assignment and management, project planning and budgeting, inventory tracking & reporting, personnel and equipment safety, equipment maintenance, vessel & remote depot mobilizations & demobilizations, and program customer support operations worldwide. The Senior Depot Manager is responsible for managing and ensuring compliance with the daily operations of the shipping and receiving department and warehouse operations at remote facilities. This role is responsible for ensuring all depot managers are properly trained in identifying and classifying hazardous materials and complying with international and local shipping laws. The Senior Depot Manager is directly responsible for ensuring all shipping, receiving and warehousing operations at SubCom Depots and customer depots are done in accordance with international and local customs laws and bonded warehouse operations. This role is responsible for the enforcement of safe operations of forklifts, cranes and other specialized equipment to effectively load, and offload goods received and shipped from various platforms including Cable ships, freighters, barges and trucks in accordance with OSHA and company policies. This individual is responsible for ensuring accurate record keeping of inventories, commercial invoices and BOL’s are kept in accordance with company and customer standards, as well as compliance with ISO 9001. The Senior Depot Manager is responsible for ensuring periodic maintenance and scheduling for all Depot buildings, equipment, and grounds are completed in a timely manner and all OSHA and Fire Prevention Standards are adhered to. Frequent traveling to and from remote locations will be a standard job function ensuring that all localities, customers, and personnel are aware of planned work to be completed. Role will have a clear understanding of all equipment, can lead others safely, provide clear work instructions, be self-motivated, and have an overall good work ethic while performing and assigning all tasks. The ability to use Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, and Outlook email. Must have, or be able to obtain, passport, TWIC Card, DOD security clearance, a forklift operator’s license and Cat 3 Crane Operator certification and rigger certification. Any other MHE certifications would be a plus.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent required.
Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience.
Minimum 5 years of leadership experience and performing onsite remote cable system setup, and operations.
Minimum 8 years of recent experience refurbishing and/or rebuilding cable handling machinery and associated cable handling equipment and marine systems.
Possess advanced working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, electro-hydraulic, pneumatic, and plc-based machinery systems.
Ability to interpret electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic systems drawings, and schematics
Knowledge or experience in welding, cutting, grinding, fabricating, and painting.
Ability to Operate, maintain various types of cable machinery including Cable Haulers, Transporters and other types of machinery and equipment.
Ability to verify material and equipment needed to support remote cable system equipment for installations, repairs and operational requirements.
Public speaking skills, and ability to articulate to others in meetings, or in public, regarding mission support requirements, and operational efforts.
Budget conscious and financially responsible
Knowledge of international shipping and customs compliance
Operate Forklifts and CAT III Cranes, and rig equipment for lifting when required.
Use Microsoft programs to maintain machinery history, quality assurance records, and misc. drawings and technical documentation.
Forklift Operator and Crane Operator/Rigger certification.
Candidate will have to perform in an ISO-9000 rated company in a rapidly changing and demanding atmosphere.
Must be able to obtain security clearance.
Must be available for worldwide travel (approximately 50%).

Nice To Haves

Prior Military/Military Mechanical /Technical Engineering experience as plus.
Assist in physical and mechanical loading and unloading cable containers.
Shipboard systems knowledge as plus.
Any other MHE certifications would be a plus.

Responsibilities

Daily customer interaction executing mobilization and demobilization projects at customer and company depot locations worldwide.
Perform all necessary administrative requirements such as writing remote daily mission operational plans, equipment maintenance and spare parts database record keeping and updating, mission completion reports, computer-based training, etc.
Obtain quotes and develop preliminary COA (Course of Action) reports and estimates.
Develop customer estimates in accordance with their policies.
Maintain and update customer inventories in accordance with company and customer policies.
Develop comprehensive maintenance plans for depot equipment stored at company and customer owned facilities. (customer owned/customer leased, company owned).
Perform OEM level maintenance and be familiar with all the unique pieces of customer owned cable handling equipment and have the skillset to perform onsite troubleshooting and repair of the equipment (Certified WESTECH repair technician).
Assist in the development of specialized cable equipment/metalwork and review fabrications once complete for acceptance.
Must be able to read blueprints, interpret symbology and ensure accuracy
Ensure call availability 24/7 in compliance with contracts and emergency response policies in place
Travel to and lead cable loading and offloading operations at SubCom domestic and international Depots as well as customer owned depots.
Effectively manage stevedores, temp workers, customer labor sources, and other third-party support to effectively and safely conduct load and offload operations on company owned vessels, company leased, or customer owned/leased vessels to include freighters.
Create customer invoices and BOLs for equipment movement, submit import documentation, and data entry requests in accordance with local and international law.
Must be familiar with the Harmonized Tariff Schedule and binding rulings involving fiber optic cable, basic optical fiber, Transceivers and Networking Equipment, Test and Measurement Instruments, Connectors and steel at a minimum.
Collaborate with the commercial depot management group to provide support during mobilization/demobilization periods and inventory management at all SubCom owned/leased depot/storage locations.
Provide support for all private customer-related matters.
Facilities Management for all SubCom and customer owned Depots
Budget Management for all customer-owned depots
Consistently ensures that business is always conducted with integrity and that behavior aligns with SubCom policies, procedures, and core values.
Will supervise the installation, setup, and maintenance activities of assigned personnel, and others involved, while at program depot facilities or while aboard ships, at various designated locations worldwide.