Test Site Manager

Responsibilities

• In your capacity as Test Site Manager, your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include:
• 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
• In the role of Test Site Manager ideally, you will have the following:
• 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
• Why you should join us!
• What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:
• We're Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind
• We're Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them
• We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It's a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?
• We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.
• If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.

Additional Information

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. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

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