Cable Depot Manager

SubCom; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation

Job summary

SubCom is seeking a Depot Manager to lead daily depot operations, loading/offloading activities, and maintenance across domestic and international locations. You will manage inventories, schedules, and records while ensuring compliance with OSHA and shipping laws, with travel required.

The role requires 8+ years in relevant work, 5+ years in leadership, and experience with cable handling equipment. A forklift/crane certification and security clearance are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience.
• Prior Military/Military Mechanical/Technical Engineering experience a plus.
• Experience refurbishing and/or rebuilding cable handling machinery.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and plc-based systems.
• Ability to interpret drawings and schematics; welding/fabricating skills a plus.
• Forklift and crane operation knowledge; ability to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of depot facilities and warehousing.
• Load/offload cables and supervise loading at ships, freighters, barges, and trucks.
• Maintain records, inventories, invoices, and BOLs; report operations.
• Develop maintenance plans for depots housing customer gear.
• Coordinate with vendors, stevedores, and labor to ensure safety.
• Ensure 24/7 call availability per contracts and emergency policies.
• Travel approximately 50% internationally to depots.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Safety culture

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

MS Project

Visio

Outlook

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the world’s most innovative companies to create a more connected world?Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities.The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns.We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you’re a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you’re new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career.Position OverviewWorking directly under the Senior Manager of Depot Operations, the Cable Depot Manager will be responsible for executing Cable Depot projects including loading and offloading of vessels, tracking equipment, updating inventories, and reporting of operations for department 2106. This position requires various job dynamics encompassing a robust and diverse skill set.The Depot Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the shipping and receiving department and all warehousing operations at remote facilities. This role is responsible for identifying and classifying hazardous materials and complying with international and local shipping laws. This role must be familiar with and be complaint with all local and international customs law for bonded warehouses. This role is responsible for conducting safe operations with forklifts, cranes and other specialized equipment to effectively load, and offload goods received and shipped from various platforms including Cable ships, freighters, barges and trucks in accordance with OSHA and company policies.This individual is responsible for updating records, inventories, invoices and BOL’s accurately. The Depot Manager performs periodic maintenance of equipment and scheduling for all Depot buildings, machinery, and grounds in accordance with OSHA and Fire Prevention Plans.Frequent traveling to and from remote locations will be a standard job function ensuring that all localities, customers, and personnel are aware of planned work to be completed. Role will have a clear understanding of all equipment, can lead others safely, provide clear work instructions, be self-motivated, and have an overall good work ethic while performing all assigned tasks.The ability to use Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, and Outlook email. Must have, or be able to obtain, passport, TWIC Card, DOD security clearance, a forklift operator’s license and Cat 3 Crane Operator certification and rigger certification. Any other MHE certifications would be a plus.ResponsibilitiesThis is a customer facing position to walk them through mobilization and demobilization at customer and SubCom commercial depot locations from a cradle to grave process.Perform administrative work such as writing remote mission operational plans, equipment maintenance and spare parts database record keeping, report writing, budget submissions and analyses, computer-based training, etc.Develop comprehensive maintenance plans for depot locations housing customer gear (customer owned/customer leased).Can perform OEM level maintenance and be familiar with all the unique pieces of customer owned cable handling equipment and have the skillset to perform basic onsite troubleshooting and repair of the equipment.Manage cable movements and needs of SubCom vessels at the Marine Depot daily.Ensure call availability 24/7 in compliance with contracts and emergency response policies in place.Travel to and assist with cable loads and offloads at all SubCom domestic and international Depots.Effectively manage stevedores, temp workers, customer labor sources, and other third-party support to effectively and safely conduct load and offload operations on company owned vessels, company leased, or customer owned/leased vessels to include freighters.Ensure the execution of efficient cable transfers at all SubCom depot locations.Customer Estimate Creation - Project Billing Review and Allocation.Customer Inventory Management.Commercial Invoice Creation and Coordination with Logistics to ensure compliance associated with mobilization and demobilization efforts at private customer locations.Collaborate routinely with the commercial depot management group to provide supplementary support during mobilization/demobilization periods and inventory management at all SubCom owned/leased depot/storage locations.Assist the commercial depot management group as needed for all private customer-related matters.Storage Agreement Management.Facilities Management for all SubCom Depots.Budget Management for all SubCom Depots.Consistently ensures that business is always conducted with integrity and that behavior aligns with SubCom policies, procedures, and core values.Will supervise the installation, setup, and maintenance activities of assigned personnel, and others involved, while at program depot facilities or while aboard ships, at various designated locations worldwide.QualificationsHigh school degree or equivalent required.Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience.Minimum 5 years of leadership experience and performing onsite remote cable system setup, and operations.Prior Military/Military Mechanical /Technical Engineering experience as plus.Assist in physical and mechanical loading and unloading cable containers.Minimum 5 years of recent experience refurbishing and/or rebuilding cable handling machinery and associated cable handling equipment and marine systems.Possess advanced working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, electro-hydraulic, pneumatic, and plc-based machinery systems. Shipboard systems knowledge as plus.Ability to interpret electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic systems drawings, and schematicsKnowledge or experience in welding, cutting, grinding, fabricating, and painting.Ability to Operate, maintain various types of cable machinery including Cable Haulers, Transporters and other types of machinery and equipment.Ability to verify material and equipment needed to support remote cable system equipment for installations, repairs and operational requirements.Public speaking skills, and ability to articulate to others in meetings, or in public, regarding mission support requirements, and operational efforts.Operate Forklifts and CAT III Cranes, and rig equipment for lifting when required.Use Microsoft programs to maintain machinery history, quality assurance records, and misc. drawings and technical documentation.Forklift Operator and Crane Operator/Rigger certification.Candidate will have to perform in an ISO-9000 rated company in a rapidly changing and demanding atmosphere.Must be able to obtain security clearance.Approximately 50% international travel.NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.Candidates for positions with SubCom must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.Our selection procedure is based on local, state and federal law.Please be sure to attach a resume to your application. We are not able to consider applications without a resume.BENEFITSSubCom offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverages, FSA, HSA, generous vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with generous company match. Additionally, some positions may be eligible for shift differential.AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITYSubCom is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.SubCom engineers, manufactures, and installs subsea fiber optic data cables - the unsung heroes of global communication. With an unrelenting focus on quality, reliability, and value, SubCom offers flexible end-to-end building blocks for the high-tech networks that are the backbone of the world's digital infrastructure. While the company's origins date back to the mid-19th century, SubCom has deployed enough cable to circle the equator more than 25 times since its entry into the communications industry in 1955.SUBCOM’S CORE VALUESQuality - Accountability - Teamwork - Innovation