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Operations Training Officer for LEO and GEO programs
2016-09-26 17:07:08| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Vitrociset Belgium, a Vitrociset Group company, can claim almost 30 years of experience in the field of space operations engineering activities, starting in 1982 with the European Space Agency. Today Vitrociset Belgium is the Corporate Groups center of gravity for the Space activities in central Europe. With the headquarter located in Belgium and permanent offices presence close to ESAs centers ESOC D, ESTEC NL and ESAC SP, the company offers you major opportunities at its many sites abroad, an international environment and assignment to prestigious clients ESA, CNES, EUMETSAT, ASTRIUM. Summary of the role The key person shall support the System Operations Team within RSO to prepare new team members taking up their duties as well as to ensure the existing team is at the optimal level of readiness to perform operations. For future programmes, the key person will interact with the contracted companies to ensure that a complete portfolio of training material is available, and suitable training courses and resources are scheduled to prepare for operations. The key person shall take a leading role in developing the Operations Department Intranet and Extranet for training related information. The tasks of the key person will be carried out mainly at EUMETSAT facilities in Darmstadt, but travel within Europe may be required for certain activities. Please send your application for this position to Ms Roxana Sasu at r.sasuvitrocisetbelgium.com Deadline 10.10.2016 Key Responsibilities The key person shall provide support to the Low Earth Orbit and Geostationary programs operations teams including MTP, MSG, EPS, Jason23 and future operational programmes including Sentinel3, EPSSG, MTG and JasonCS, through the definition and implementation of comprehensive training regimes tailored to the needs of the individual team roles. The key person will coordinate all training needs, including initial familiarisation training as well as ongoing continuity training, for all levels within the operations preparation and operations teams controllers, analysts, engineers and operations management. The role comprises a range of tasks including the assessment of training needs for all team roles, definition of a training policy and associated plans to cover these needs, implementation of training and assessment of the efficacy of training provided. Continuous review of the training policy and its implementation will be performed by the key person in order to ensure the operations teams are at optimal operations readiness, and that the training needs of future programs or resulting from ongoing OPS projects are satisfactorily addressed. The tasks of the key person will typically include In coordination with the System Operations Manager and OPS QA, maintain the Operations Department Training Policy to be used as a guide in the definition, implementation and subsequent assessment of training. This should address the initial training of new team members, preparatory training of the existing team required to address ongoing OPS projects and new operational programs, and continuity training of the existing team to ensure optimal proficiency, as well as specific training for system evolutions In cooperation with the various team leaders across EUMETSATs operational programs, maintain the definition of the specific training requirements for the various team roles and across the various program operations teams In cooperation with the programme development teams and contractor companies for new programmes, develop and implement a Training Plan to ensure operations readiness at the end of the operations preparation phase, including definition of training requirements, and review of provided materials Assess the training needs for individual team members based on their roles and the associated training requirements Define and maintain Training Plans to address the needs of various team members in areas both programspecific and crossprogram. This should define the overall training objectives and make use of available training methods most appropriate to the topics covered and the designated trainees Manage the implementation of individual training activities, including identification of a training provider either internal or external coordination with the training provider on the definition and preparation of training arranging for training venues and aids, reproduction of training materials, etc coordination of the training schedule preparing and presenting training where applicable Support the Operations Controller Team leaders in the definition, preparation and implementation of initial training for new Controller Team members leading to their assessment and certification and proficiency training to maintain the efficiency of the existing Controller Teams Maintain a Training Database as required to record the preparation and implementation status of training courses, the allocation to and performance of trainees in specific training activities, etc Assess the performance of training activities to determine the effectiveness of training provided and provide feedback to optimise future training activities Against training objectives defined in the relevant Training Plan, assess if trainees have achieved the required level of knowledge and understanding to satisfactorily perform operations Monitor the performance of operations in order to identify any areas, for example observed team errors, where additional training may be required in order to maintain operational readiness Ensure all training materials are maintained up to date through regular audits and reviews Ensure all training materials are readily accessible via the Document Management System and Intranet. Requirements In addition to having a university degree or equivalent in a relevant technical discipline, the Key person shall have the following mandatory attributes At least three years of experience in the preparation and implementation of training activities for large groups. Experience in the design, preparation and implementation of a Training Plan for operations personnel. Experience of spacecraft and their control systems, mission ground segments, and their 247 operations Experience of Operation Preparation and procurement phases for new programmes. Furthermore, it would be a distinct advantage for the Consultant to have several years of experience with the following Microsoft Office Suite 247 satellite operations environments Training tools and techniques, including remote training Intranet and Extranet technology. A relevant trainingrelated qualification would be advantageous. The key person shall have excellent communications skills, to allow the effective communication of information under a variety of circumstances. The Key person should be used to working proactively either alone or within a small team, and be able to work with the minimum of supervision. The variety of the tasks and the scope and complexity of the training to be supported require a high degree of autonomy and good analytical skills. The Key person shall be able to conduct all activities in an orderly and disciplined manner, shall be able to work calmly and correctly under stress and must be able to work with the minimum of supervision. Please be advised that by submitting your CV or other content to us, you agree to the administration, processing and storage of any personal data for the purposes of recruitment processes. The agreement covers the processing of personal data by Vitrociset Belgium even after finishing the recruitment process to submit further proposals for employment and may be revoked at any time. Come and join us! More information at httpwwww.vitrocisetbelgium.com
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