Test Site Manager
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About the Role
The Exploration Company seeks a Test Site Manager to support the selection, commissioning, and operation of a test site in the UAE for space vehicle development. The role requires 5+ years of facilities management experience for engineering companies, preferably in aerospace, with knowledge of UAE safety regulations.
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Responsibilities
- Supporting the selection of suitable facilities for the test site
- Supporting the preparation of the required documentation for the commissioning and running of the facilities
- Supporting development and AIT teams on operations related tasks (training, cleaning services, etc.)
- Ensuring that the facilities are compliant with safety and security regulations
- Supporting procurement for basic needs (consumables, daily needs, PREQs...) and test site operations
- Coordinating/ensuring the on time maintenance of the Assembly and test facilities in UAE
- Coordinating/ensuring the security and restricted access to test facilities in UAE
- Performing other administrative tasks as needed to support the teams
- Handling incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails and phone calls
- Supporting in the handling of incoming and outgoing packages delivery
- Define, implement, handle and guaranty safety procedures and application according to regulations and standards
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; any other higher education degree will be appreciated
- 5+ years of experience managing facilities for engineering companies, preferably in the aerospace sector
- Knowledge about UAE regulations, with a focus on safety
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail and problem solving skills
- Passion for advancing the commercial space industry
- Highly motivated to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start up environment
- Fluent in English. Arabic is an asset
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Overview
- Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo and potentially humans in the longer run.
- Our Future Projects unit is dedicated to expanding and complementing these capabilities by conceptualizing and pre developing new technologies, products and programs.
- As a Test Site Manager, you will handle a variety of administrative tasks to support our operations and ensure the smooth running of our test site in the UAE.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the selection of suitable facilities for the test site
- Supporting the preparation of the required documentation for the commissioning and running of the facilities
- Supporting development and AIT teams on operations related tasks (training, cleaning services, etc.)
- Ensuring that the facilities are compliant with safety and security regulations
- Supporting procurement for basic needs (consumables, daily needs, PREQs...) and test site operations
- Coordinating/ensuring the on time maintenance of the Assembly and test facilities in UAE
- Coordinating/ensuring the security and restricted access to test facilities in UAE
- Performing other administrative tasks as needed to support the teams
- Handling incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails and phone calls
- Supporting in the handling of incoming and outgoing packages delivery
- Define, implement, handle and guaranty safety procedures and application according to regulations and standards
Skills and Knowledge
- High school diploma or equivalent; any other higher education degree will be appreciated
- 5+ years of experience managing facilities for engineering companies, preferably in the aerospace sector
- Knowledge about UAE regulations, with a focus on safety
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail and problem solving skills
- Passion for advancing the commercial space industry
- Highly motivated to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start up environment
- Fluent in English. Arabic is an asset
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