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General Manager, Operations

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Position Purpose

The General Manager, Operations (GMO) plays a pivotal role in shaping and managing the strategic direction of EPEC's operations business unit. Reporting directly to the Managing Director (MD), the GMO translates the MD’s vision into actionable outcomes by leading operational teams with a strong emphasis on the health, safety, and well-being of employees and site workers. The role is central to fostering operational excellence, enhancing process safety, enabling long-term planning, and overseeing project and contract management, as well as delivering specialist technical expertise.

As a key member of EPEC’S Senior Leadership Team, the GMO is a proven leader with a track record of driving improvements in process safety, productivity, and financial performance. The role demands a deep understanding of risk management principles and the ability to apply them practically. The GMO ensures operational alignment across teams, role clarity, and facilitates change in dynamic environments. Collaboration across the business is essential to secure the resources and support needed to achieve strategic objectives.

The GMO is instrumental in ensuring the operations business unit is commercially optimised to deliver efficiency and reliability in the short term, while safeguarding long-term value and sustainability. With strong commercial acumen, the GMO builds influential, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve results that align with EPEC’s overall strategic goals.

Experience, Qualifications and Key Selection Criteria

As the General Manager, Operations, you will be responsible and expected to fulfil such:
• Promotes a shared mission, vision, and values, using these principles to inspire the division and guide actions.
• Converts vision into actionable steps, inspiring others to take action while providing clear guidance for decision-making.
• Advocates for a high-performance culture where individuals are committed to and accountable for ongoing feedback and performance management.
• Ensures the Employee Value Proposition (EVP) is communicated effectively and consistently delivered to attract, engage, and retain top talent.
• Oversees portfolio performance to ensure financial targets are met.
• Identifies and analyses trends and risks, developing effective responses proactively.
• Defines organisational structure and resources needed to execute strategy and achieve results.
• Balances immediate outcomes with long-term growth, sustainability, and viability.
• Establishes strategic direction and goals that drive value and deliver sustainable profitability for shareholders.
• Develops and implements strategic asset management plans and supporting processes to achieve asset strategy goals.
• Holds self-accountable for achieving results and uses formal performance management systems to track and recognise individual contributions.
• Leverages formal and informal networks to achieve organisational objectives.
• Aligns resources effectively and overcomes challenges to solve problems or reach strategic goals.
• Exemplifies company values consistently, encouraging discussions on ethical issues and promoting values-based behaviour.
• Holds self and others responsible for maintaining ethical standards and ensuring fairness in processes.
• Sets the tone for openness, inclusivity, and collaboration across the organisation.
• Considers cultural and people impacts in all strategic business decisions.
• Champions the ethical use of technology and ensures compliance with cyber security obligations across all activities.
• Represents EPEC at industry forums to enhance business presence and reputation.
• Develops and leverages internal and external relationships to improve collaboration and drive performance outcomes.
• Advocates for the needs of the business unit with corporate services such as People and Culture, Finance, and Commercial.
• Seeks regular feedback from clients and other external stakeholders.
• Fosters an environment that encourages and supports collaborative relationships.
• Establishes a personal and visible leadership presence that inspires trust and commitment.
• Manages and builds relationships with key client accounts effectively.
• Navigates the political environment of the organisation to align diverse priorities and perspectives.
• Promotes a culture of collaboration at all levels within the business unit.
• Breaks down barriers to encourage a unified “One Team” approach.
• Builds and leads a high-performing operations team.
• Provides advanced technical and commercial guidance to teams.
• Promotes a culture of growth through learning and personal development.
• Actively identifies and supports high-potential talent, creating development opportunities and ensuring visibility within the organisation.
• Invests in continuous learning to foster innovation and improve performance.
• Challenges conventional thinking ethically to encourage competitiveness and drive change.
• Creates an environment focused on innovation and ongoing improvement.
• In collaboration with People and Culture, lead the identification and development of a talent pool to ensure future capability needs are met.
• Drives strategies to enhance workforce diversity across all levels of the business.
• Provides regular and constructive feedback to team members.
• Degree level qualifications in a relevant discipline including engineering, business or economics.
• Proven knowledge and experience (10+ years) in leading Engineering Consulting business in the electrical industry.
• Demonstrate actions and behaviours that consistently uphold and reflect the company’s values, ethics and culture.
• Familiarity with industry codes, regulations, best practices, and performance standards.
• Degree level qualifications in a relevant discipline including engineering, business or economics.
• Proven knowledge and experience (10+ years) in leading and growing an operations function in the electrical
industry.
• Demonstrate actions and behaviours that consistently uphold and reflect the company’s values, ethics and culture.
• Familiarity with industry codes, regulations, best practices, and performance standards.
• Proven success in a key senior leadership role in the energy or other asset intensive industry.
• Demonstrated experience in operations or project management.
• Thorough understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and drive change and implement process improvement.
• An unwavering passion for high safety standard
• Post-graduate qualifications would be advantageous.
• Travel is a key component of this Senior Position, with
approximately 20% of time spent travelling to various
locations as required, to support business needs.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under
pressure to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and stay updated on industry best
practices.
• Strong ethical standards and integrity.

How to Apply

Requirements

To be considered, please provide the following information in your online application, for the assessment of your suitability:

A short (no more than two pages) statement focusing on how you align with the core accountabilities outlined in the role statement below.
Your current CV highlighting your relevant experience, qualifications, and achievements.

If you need assistance with your application please reach out to us.

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