Operations Manager team leader sought for Uummannaq

Uummannaq means "Heart-shaped" in Greenlandic. Uummannaq is one of the most beautifully located towns in North Greenland, surrounded by magnificent nature, majestic mountains, enormous icebergs, and traditional Greenlandic settlements.

Establish a life in Uummannaq, where depending on the season, you will always have the opportunity to experience life and magnificent nature, either with a boat trip, kayak expedition, dog sledding, or snowmobile excursion.

About the position

Become part of approximately 35 employees and apprentices, where you will be the one to hold the leadership position in Uummannaq, in close collaboration with all staff, especially other leaders in the district's other towns, Upernavik and Qaanaaq.

You will be responsible for the operation of Nukissiorfiit's energy and drinking water supply in Uummannaq and its settlements.

You will have a high degree of influence and the opportunity to affect and plan the daily work. Not least, you will be part of a good community, where we focus on performing a good piece of technical craftsmanship.

Your immediate supervisor will be the district manager for Nukissiorfiit's locations in North Greenland, which we call District Avannaa.

To best fulfill the leadership position, it is an advantage that you are administratively strong and have financial understanding, and that you can coordinate both the professional and human resources. Additionally, it will be a strength if you have a flair for programs and systems.

You must help ensure that rules, guidelines, and laws are followed regarding the handling of the technical and, not least, regarding maintenance work.

It is possible that you will have to participate in on-call arrangements, and travel may occur.

Your main areas of responsibility

• Assist in professional training, knowledge sharing, and motivating colleagues.
• Assist in the education of apprentices.
• Contribute to the optimization and efficiency of operations.
• Operation and maintenance of Nukissiorfiit's buildings.
• Responsible for purchasing for operations and inventory.
• Budgeting and follow-up in collaboration with the district manager.

The tasks may include

• Daily management and coordination of employees.
• Planning, distribution, and follow-up on tasks.
• Operation and monitoring of electricity, water, and heat production as well as distribution.
• Maintenance and troubleshooting of technical facilities.
• Budget management and ongoing follow-up on finances in collaboration with the district manager.
• Planning and coordination of projects and maintenance tasks.
• Ensuring that applicable procedures as well as safety and work environment regulations are followed.
• Data reporting and ongoing registration of operational information.
• Participation in emergency response during operational disturbances and emergencies.
• Collaboration with external suppliers and relevant authorities.
• Ensure that maintenance programs and other systems are used correctly to solve tasks.
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of new projects.
• Assist in the operation and maintenance of other towns and settlements in the district.

We are looking for you with these qualifications

• Have a technical education, e.g., as a marine engineer, electrical installer, electrician, or have a similar technical background and experience.
• Have knowledge of SRO systems as well as operation and maintenance of electrical networks.
• Have determination and can maintain an overview in pressured situations.
• Can work independently as well as have the ability to work in a team.
• Have a driver's license for at least category B (regular car driver's license).
• It is an advantage if you speak both Greenlandic and Danish.
• It is an advantage if you have a sailing certificate.

Salary and employment conditions

Salary and employment are in accordance with the agreement between Naalakkersuisut (Government of Greenland) and the relevant professional organization.

The employment will be with a 3-month probation period.

Housing may be provided for the position. If you have already been assigned housing through employment in the Self-Government, the right to assigned housing is retained.

Free travel for arrival and departure is provided in accordance with applicable rules.

Further information about the position can be obtained here:

District Manager Gert Kjær, by email: gk@nukissiorfiit.gl or by phone at (+299) 954105.

Questions of a more general nature should be directed to the HR department by email at hr@nukissiorfiit.gl

About Nukissiorfiit

Nukissiorfiit supplies all of Greenland with electricity, water, and heat. Together, we are constantly working to create cost-effective and sustainable solutions for the benefit of our customers. In 2020, 70% of our sales of electricity, water, and heat came from renewable energy. Towards 2030, we are working for 100% renewable energy. At Nukissiorfiit, we succeed in creating the best conditions for all 400 employees. Read more about us at www.nukissiorfiit.gl