General Manager

Glacier Energy is a leading international provider of specialist services, products and engineered solutions for renewable and conventional energy markets. We specialise in heat transfer and pressure vessel solutions, inspection services, onsite machining and welding solutions.

Glacier Energy’s machining solutions business is a specialist provider in all aspects of on-site machining to the global energy industry. The business is highly responsive to its customers, often offering engineered solutions to their complex challenges, where a standard approach can be inadequate.

As our capabilities are continuously evolving and adapting towards a more sustainable future, our team needs to grow. We are therefore focused on attracting the best talent and are dedicated to creating an environment where our staff are empowered, with the ability to develop.

We currently have an exciting new opportunity for a General Manager to join our team in Washington.

Join Glacier Energy as we continue to contribute towards a sustainable future, develop the skills necessary to support a net zero economy and drive positive change.

Accountability

• Responsible for the General Management of the Washington facility.
• Accountable for the day-to-day operations of the Washington facility.
• Lead and assist in the development of growth.
• Grow the business from the Washington facility engaging with clients as required in conjunction with the BD/Sales team.
• Full KPI and financial responsibility for the Washington.
• Promote a culture of personal accountability amongst all staff, recognising and praising ‘above the line’ performance whilst taking appropriate action to address and correct ‘below the line’ behaviour when it is found.
• Develop a culture of employee involvement such that the employees are fully engaged with the goals and ambitions of the company.
• Continuously lead the maintenance and development of an active and positive HSEQ culture.
• Ensure that the HSEQ culture and working practices are in accordance with all required standards and client requirements.
• Open and timely communication and management of all risks and opportunities available to enhance Company performance.
• Ensure optimum use of Company resources and prioritise project work.
• Actively lead colleagues to continuously improve the companies working practices.
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures including quality, safety, environmental and HR.
• Attend customer meetings as required to help secure contracts and maintain high level client relationships.
• Ensure intercompany co-operation and add value to the Glacier Group.
• Maintain strict confidentiality on all matters relating to company business.
• Look after company interests at all times.

Duties

• Ensure AESSOP is populated and implemented fully to ensure reports are accurate and up-to-date.
• Oversee daily operations for the business unit including all workshop activities.
• Achieve site objectives by establishing plans, budgets, and results measurements; allocating resources; reviewing progress; making mid-course corrections.
• Increase operational effectiveness by recruiting, training, coaching, counselling, and disciplining employees; communicating values, strategies, and objectives; assigning accountabilities; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; developing a climate for offering information and opinions.
• Take ownership of live projects / scopes of work from the project engineers and run with them through to completion.
• Record and report back to project engineers any deviations from work scopes or cost variations.
• Strive to implement improvements to the business’s commercial potential.

Requirements

• Sound educational background minimum HNC mechanical engineering preferred.
• Good mechanical engineering knowledge.
• Strong financial and business acumen.
• Good working knowledge of ISO9001 14001 requirements.
• Sound understanding of HSE legislation, management systems and practices.
• Ability to present and appropriately challenge business leadership.
• Proven background overseeing operations and implementing improvement changes.
• Good understanding of HSE legislation, management systems and practices.
• Proven experience in a customer facing role, resolving after sales quality issues.
• Well-developed interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Good analytical and reporting skills.
• IT literate with specific experience using Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint programs.