Operations Manager

About the Business 

This is an exciting opportunity to join Westug, part of Engage Marine. Engage Marine, is an Australian port operations provider delivering specialised marine services to a variety of industries. Headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, Engage Marine has operational bases throughout Australia.

About the Role

As the Operations Manager you will be responsible for ensuring operational services meet client requirements and key performance indicators, while maintaining strong client relationships and driving continuous improvement.

You will provide visible leadership to operational teams, work closely with Shift Supervisors and partner with the Technical Manager and shore-based teams to maintain strong safety and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead safe, reliable and effective marine operations across Cape Lambert and Dampier.
• Ensure services are delivered in line with client contracts, operational requirements and agreed KPIs.
• Manage incidents, hazards and risks, including reporting and stakeholder communication.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers and key stakeholders.
• Represent Westug at regular client meetings and support the management of client requests.
• Monitor operational and maintenance budgets and identify cost-saving and improvement opportunities.
• Oversee contractor performance and vessel and asset maintenance activities.
• Ensure crew are appropriately trained, competent and compliant.
• Develop and review operational procedures, manuals, policies and risk management plans.
• Lead operational improvement initiatives, projects and system enhancements.
• Set and manage team KPIs, address performance matters and promote accountability and a positive safety culture.
• Support the General Manager WA with organisational priorities and provide operational leadership and cover as required.

About You

You will be an experienced marine operations professional with a strong understanding of vessel operations and maintenance and a demonstrated commitment to safety leadership and continuous improvement.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 5+ years’ marine industry experience in vessel operations and maintenance.
• A marine qualification and/or business degree is desirable.
• Strong safety leadership and knowledge of marine safety legislation and environmental requirements.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational, administrative and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• A proactive approach to decision-making, continuous improvement and operational performance.
• The ability to lead, motivate and develop teams to operate safely and effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• A current C Class Driver’s Licence.

Why Join Westug?

This is an opportunity to take a key leadership role within a marine operations environment, working across two strategically important Pilbara locations and partnering with a major client and a broad range of operational and industry stakeholders.

You will have the opportunity to influence operational performance, develop high-performing marine teams and contribute to continuous improvement across the business.

• Competitive salary based on skills and experience.  
• Permanent fulltime contract.  
• 5 days of additional “wellbeing leave” each year. 
• Salary packaging options include novated leasing and remote area benefits.  

If you believe you have the experience, knowledge and drive to fulfill this role please apply via the button above.  

Note: This role is residential. It is a requirement for the successful candidate to reside in the greater Karratha region or relocate if successful. 

Engage Marine Group and its subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employment Employer and encourage applications from candidates from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women and gender diverse people, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.