Jobs
Installations Manager
The Role
Silixa, the leading developer of the next generation of optical fibre sensors, is rapidly expanding
its business and we are looking for an Installations Manager to join the team. The position will be
based in the UK but with extensive worldwide travel.
Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, you will be responsible for the timely and efficient
implementation of Silixa’s field projects.
The role will involve managing, scheduling and safely executing all field operations to maintain the
company’s core business and future growth. This will include ensuring that operations targets are
safely achieved and that operations are within budget. The role encompasses working closely with the
rest of the technical team to develop new, field deployable, cables, components and jointing techniques
which are compatible with our new Intelligent Distributed Acoustic Sensor.
You will act the focal point of liaison between corporate office and the field to ensure all operational
requirements are met and carried out safely, promptly and economically.
Your role will also involve developing and monitoring operating expenditure budget for the Operations
department ensuring corrective action is carried out as required.
You will be expected to develop policies and procedures to ensure all work is carried out safely adhering
to best international standards and practices.
You will also be responsible for ensuring the welfare of field staff and prompt and delivery of field data
to the technical team.
The Candidate
This is an excellent opportunity to join the senior team in a fast growing Company. The position offers
immense scope for career progression and we are looking for an ambitious person with the following experience
and attributes:
- • Experience in the field deployment of optical fibre cables and components
- • Experience of supervising a multidisciplinary and multicultural workforce in remote locations
- • Extensive experience of upstream operations with significant experience in a supervisory capacity
- • Very good understanding of projects standards, best practices and H&S monitoring
- • Experience in negotiations and relationships with key vendors
- • Good experience of project budgeting and pricing
- • Experience of providing technical input into sales proposal and sales support
- • Good knowledge of optical fibre fundamentals and, ideally, experience in component development
- • Excellent presentation and communication skills
- • Excellent team working skills
Qualifications
A good degree in a technical subject
The Company
Silixa is developing the next generation of optical fibre sensors, which can simply listen to the acoustic
signal at every point along many kilometres of standard telecoms optical fibre. Unlike point sensors, Silixa’s
Intelligent Distributed Acoustic Sensor (IDAS) has no bulky, expensive components and, since the sensing element is standard
fibre, can be deployed cost-effectively and flexibly in remote, hostile environments.
The IDAS technology utilises cutting-edge, high-speed optoelectronics and signal processing technology to enable a
large stream of acoustic data at every location to be recorded and processed in real-time. This revolutionary
technology provides the foundation for advancing the frontiers of acoustic sensing and imaging, leading to many
new industrial and scientific applications.
The Package
An attractive and competitive package is being offered. This will include Private Medical Insurance and an
attractive pension plan.
Application/Enquiries
Please send applications to jobs@silixa.com