Reporting to the Facilities Director, the Base Manager is responsible for the effective management and delivery of life support services, for a range of multifunction sites and facilities across the Oilfield.
 
The role involves the delivery of key business support objectives in support of Rumaila operations, including the management of office, living accommodation and industrial facilities.

He forms part of the Facilities Management Team and leads a multi-disciplined department of local and expatriate staff.
 

• Contract Accountable Manager, managing the Life Support contract to the value of circa $ 15million per annum.
• plan and organise accommodation, catering and other Base services
• manage budgets and financial plans, control expenditure, maintain statistical and financial records
• plan work schedules for individuals and teams and deal with contractors and suppliers as and when required including agreeing SLAs with contractors and suppliers and enforce contractual compliance.
• deal with customer complaints and comments and address problems and troubleshoot accordingly
• carry out inspections of property and services
• Develop and implement plans that deliver the FM Strategy and Objectives to agreed international quality standards within required timescales and budgets.
• Design monitoring, evaluation and audit processes that are capable of measuring performance, quality, and efficiency.  These should complement and test the processes of the contractor.
• Identify operational strengths and successes and make recommendations that address identified areas for improvement.
• Manage the implementation of policies and procedures to meet legislative, statuary, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure teams produce and maintain records relating to sites and facilities e.g., Asset registers, plans, statutory tests.
• Keeps abreast of potential and planned change within the organisation and environment that may have an impact on operations.
• To ensure contractor compliance with HSE and Environmental Guidance and Policy.

Essential:
 

• A relevant degree is preferred.
• Candidates will be accomplished Facilities Managers with a minimum of 10 years' experience in a related field.   They will hold appropriate qualifications, possess a broad knowledge of multi-disciplined sites and customer facing service delivery in austere environments.
• Member of an Internationally recognized professional body an advantage e.g. (IWFM)
• Have relevant experience and can specify services, tender contracts, and evaluate service providers; you will be professionally qualified in either soft or hard facilities management.
• Previous experience of successfully managing prestigious commercial sites and used to working to a best in- class standard, combined with management and budget control experience.
• Self-starter who is highly organised, flexible and possesses excellent IT skills.
• Be proactive in creating a learning environment that rewards personal development and meets current and identified future needs for the business.
• Food Hygiene (Advanced), Safety and Catering management.
• Lead Auditor qualification (LRQA) or equivalent.
• Possess a recognized HSE/NEBOSH or catering qualification.
• HND/HNC or City and Guilds qualifications.

Skills & Character:
 

• Flexible, with the ability to work as part of the larger organisation to ensure continued operations and business continuity.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Excellent managerial and technical skills.
• Able to interpret drawings, technical reports, contract documentation and financial data.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure.
• The ability and confidence to enforce and maintain a high standard of health and safety legislation.
• The initiative to work on your own or as part of a team.
• Excellent mentoring skills.

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