Director of Operational Excellence at La Palma Observatory

hace 1 mes


Cartagena, Murcia, España Sociedad Española De Astronomía A tiempo completo

Company Overview
Sociedad Española De Astronomía is a leading astronomical research institution operating the 4.2-m William Herschel Telescope (WHT) and the 2.5-m Isaac Newton Telescope on behalf of the UK Research and Innovation Science and Technology Facilities Council, the Dutch Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek , and the Spanish Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias .
The facilities are equipped with world-class imaging and spectroscopic instruments and are located at the Observatorio del Roque de Los Muchachos situated at an altitude of 2400m on the Spanish island of La Palma.

Job Description
We are seeking a highly experienced Director of Operational Excellence to lead our operations team and ensure that our telescopes, instruments, and systems are working optimally for use by astronomers.
The post holder will lead and manage the Operations Group, ensuring handover of two functional telescopes every day of the year, and contribute to engineering activities in their area of specialization.

Responsibilities and Duties
Lead ING operations, planning daily routine and repair work, as well as preventive maintenance activities;
Manage operational financial budgets;
Ensure coordination of operational activities with other engineering groups, with the astronomy group, and with ING administration;
Keep up-to-date with developments in operational environments, especially for astronomical observatories, and identify organizational areas for further development.

Benefits
This role offers a competitive salary range of €60,000 - €80,000 per annum, depending on experience;
A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, pension scheme, and annual leave;
Opportunities for professional growth and development in a challenging and dynamic environment.



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