Head of Operations

Company Description
**Tattarang **is one of Australia’s largest private investment groups with a portfolio that spans across agri-food, energy, resources, property and lifestyle. The group is made up of six business divisions: Fiveight, Harvest Road, SFM Marine, Squadron Energy, Wyloo Metals and Z1Z. We believe in investing for growth and pursue opportunities in both the listed and unlisted space with a long-term investment horizon.

**Squadron Energy **is an Australian resources company dedicated to accelerating the decarbonisation of Australia’s economy. Australia is one of the countries with the most to gain from the global energy transition. Abundant renewable resources, a huge land mass and significant mineral deposits open up the opportunity to become a global clean energy leader and manufacturer. We need to embrace new technologies to rapidly decarbonise our economy so we don’t miss out on the huge opportunities ahead.

**Job Description**:
Reporting into the EGM, Port Kembla, the Head of Operations role initially oversees the seamless transition of PKET and associated enabling assets (FSRU and Jemena pipeline) to operational readiness and commissioning. Once commissioned, this role will ensure the efficient day-to-day aspects of all Port Kembla energy operations (LNG Import, FSRU, PKET, PKPS etc), ensuring on time delivery of efficient, compliant, and safe operations, that are aligned with SQE values.

You will be responsible for relationship building with all relevant regulatory bodies to ensure appropriate levels of compliance and work closely with each Squadron Business Units - Port Kembla Energy Commercial Operations, Projects, Commercial, Renewables, Infrastructure and Services and Port Kembla Energy to deliver optimise returns for the business.

This will include but not be limited to
- Developing and implementing a Operational Transition Plan
- Development and implementation of PKET Operations and Maintenance Framework, and associated management plans, in consultation with Head of Asset Optimisation.
- Recruitment of key Operations & Maintenance (O&M) staff in accordance with PK Operations Framework, SQE values and Strategic Plan
- Managing the day-to-day operations of all Port Kembla Energy site operations in accordance with budget and PK O&M Framework
- Prepare and managing annual O&M budget, ensuring efficient performance and strategy to maximise the use of PK operating assets.
- Development of annual delivery plans and management of LNG quality requirements, documentation, and vessel schedules.
- Ensure efficient and effective management and delivery of contract arrangements including operational interface with Jemena, Hoegh and other 3rd parties, to meet the needs of our customers and maximise SQE returns.
- Ensure operational risks are identified, assessed, and managed in a proactive manner.

**Qualifications**:

- Senior level LNG plant or terminal operations management with 15 + years’ experience.
- Proven track record in operating and / or commissioning port, gas, energy, or supply developments.
- Extensive experience in management of operating sites, major hazard facilities, and site risk management.
- Strong commercial acumen to deliver results in a fast-paced environment. - Strong leadership qualities and demonstrated ability to develop others
- Experience in building and managing strong industry and customer relationships
- Ability to work effectively across multi-functional teams and interface with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, based in various locations.

Additional Information

This role will be required to be part of, and embedded into the local community with which we are operating.