• Operations Manager - ATS

    Applied Technical Services, Inc. (Chesapeake, VA)


    Position Type Full Time

    Description

    Applied Technical Services, LLC (“ATS” or the “Company”) is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. The Company serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.

     

    Our purpose is to create a safe and reliable world, and our mission is to deliver assurance through precise technical and professional services.

     

    Summary: ATS is seeking an Operations Manager to support our Chesapeake, VA NDI Lab. This is a Fulltime position.

    Responsibilities/Duties:

    + Guides employees in their day-to-day responsibilities.

    + Has supervisory control over equipment and personnel.

    + Responsible for assisting inside and outside sales teams with marketing of NDI, MI, and Reliability (Inspection) services.

    + Prepare quotes and proposals based on customer requirements and site walk throughs

    + Works directly with customers on Inspection services.

    + Manages services and supplies with the highest quality and safety.

    + Evaluates growth opportunities for the department.

    + General customer relations, including setting up inspections and customer follow-up on such services.

    + Ensuring that equipment is properly maintained.

    + Completion and maintenance of reports

    + Acting as a knowledgeable point of contact for customers

    + Interacting with customers, vendors, and site personnel as a professional representative of ATS

    + Approve time sheets, expense reports, and charge sheets as needed

    + Generally assist the department manager and district manager with duties as assigned

    Qualifications

    Required Experience and Skills:

    + High School Diploma or equivalent required

    + Minimum 1-3 years of experience in NDT, including supervisory or management experience

    + Documentation of education, training, and experience in NDT

    + Exceptional customer service skills

    + Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

    Additional requirements:

    + Ability to learn and comply with all company policies and procedures.

    + Excellent communication skills written and verbal.

    + Applicants must pass a drug screen and background check.

    + Must have a valid driver’s license in state of residence with a clean driving record.

    + “U.S. Persons” Only: A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”). Accordingly, the company will consider only “U.S. Persons” for this position. A “U.S. Person” includes (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., “green card” holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.

    Work Conditions:

    + Travel 25-50% of time

    + Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection

    + ​​​​​Work from heights on scaffolding, ladders, elevated platforms, man-baskets, etc.

    + Work in confined spaces which will require crawling, stooping, climbing, etc.

    + Work in and around operating equipment and industrial environments.

    + Work with radiation and hazardous materials such as cleaners, penetrants, film developing chemicals, etc.

    + Work shifts up to 12 hours/day and 7 days/week and travel for extended periods of time

    + Ability to lift and carry 100 pounds.

    Benefits:

    ATS offers excellent wages and advancement opportunities. ATS full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, personal time, and bonuses.

     

    EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled ATS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.