Job Description

PML is seeking a highly motivated individual with a proven track record of delivering safe and effective operations at sea, including platform deployment and vessel management.

Closing date: Wednesday 13th September 2023

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills and be experienced in the successful management of multiple projects. An ability to clearly identify work streams and set realistic delivery goals is essential to this role. You will be a strong team player working across multiple teams within PML. Core Requirements:

Ability to work at sea, with a clear eye on the delivery of technology and resulting data streams, and proven track record in doing so.

Day-to-day management of the Marine Autonomous Systems technology team.

Day-to-day management of the PML Ships\' Manager.

Oversight and tracking of project deliverables and work stream development to ensure all project milestones are met.

Management of the Smart Sound facility, including usage costs for both internal and external users.

Responsible for the quality and the health and safety aspects of operations at sea (including the Quest and Explorer) with support from Chief Executive, Director of Science and the Quality and Health and Safety parts of PML Group.

Responsible for the development of the appropriate health and safety, Safe Working Practices, Risk Assessments and all aspects of licensing and legislation compliance of PML\'s autonomous assets. This includes the scientific buoys, mobile above and below water platforms, communications networks, and the Smart Sound workshops.

Working with colleagues to ensure compliance to ISO and quality standards including ensuring sensor calibrations and maintenance are undertaken within the appropriate time frames.

Responsible for liaison with IT on the IT infrastructure requirements for marine autonomous assets, and compliance with IT policies.

Work with the Director of Operations on the insurance of vessels, buoys, and autonomous assets.

The role is based in our laboratory in Plymouth, with an open-ended appointed contract of 37 hours per week. You will have a generous 30 days of annual leave plus 8 days of public holiday and 2.5 days of privilege leave (dates set by PML), a company pension with up to 10% company matched contributions, and a host of other benefits such as access to union membership, welfare, and sports societies.

PML is committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), you can find out more and read our policy on our \' \' page. We are proud to have achieved the Athena SWAN award as recognition of our achievements in gender equality.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please submit your CV and a covering letter to careers@pml.ac.uk
Closing date: Wednesday 13th September 2023

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