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Role Overview
Test Site Manager at The Exploration Company, located in the UAE.
Company Overview
The Exploration Company builds innovative aerospace technologies that advance the future of space transportation. The Future Projects unit is dedicated to expanding and complementing these capabilities by conceptualizing and pre-developing new technologies, products and programs.
Role Purpose
Handle a variety of administrative tasks to support operations and ensure the smooth running of the test site in the UAE. The role will continuously evolve to meet the needs of development and assembly teams.
Key Responsibilities
Facility Management
- Support the selection of suitable facilities for the test site.
- Support the preparation of required documentation for commissioning and running of facilities.
- Coordinate and ensure on-time maintenance of assembly and test facilities in the UAE.
Safety and Compliance
- Ensure that facilities are compliant with safety and security regulations.
- Define, implement, handle and guarantee safety procedures and application according to regulations and standards.
- Coordinate and ensure security and restricted access to test facilities in the UAE.
Operations Support
- Support development and assembly, integration and test (AIT) teams on operations-related tasks including training and cleaning services.
- Support procurement for basic needs, consumables, daily needs, PREQs and test site operations.
Administration
- Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails and phone calls.
- Support the handling of incoming and outgoing packages delivery.
- Perform other administrative tasks as needed to support the teams.
Qualifications & Experience
- 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.
Skills & Competencies
- 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.
Additional Information
The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate, including visa sponsorship where applicable. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project. The company partners with Zinc Work Limited, a third-party provider located in the UK, to manage background checks. Upon acceptance of an offer, you will receive an email from Zinc with a link to a secure portal to provide required information.