Operations Manager

Responsibilities:

Project & Field Operations:

• Direct multidisciplinary teams in executing complex EPIC projects.
• Coordinate field servicing across all active operating sites.
• Optimize client support by collaborating across internal departments.

Asset Integrity & Maintenance:

• Oversee predictive maintenance programs and equipment overhauls.
• Standardize inspection procedures for all active machinery.
• Document site conditions through regular asset audits.
• Organize cost-effective repairs using internal teams and contractors.

HSE, Quality & Compliance:

• Drive safety culture to achieve "Zero Harm" targets.
• Maintain risk registers to proactively mitigate site hazards.
• Enforce compliance with ISO, API, and ASME frameworks.
• Align all operations with NUPRC, NMDPRA, and federal regulatory standards.

Nigerian Content & Community Relations:

• Enforce NOGICD Act guidelines across all project life cycles.
• Maximize local capacity utilization in hiring and procurement.
• Manage host community relations to ensure smooth, uninterrupted field operations in the Niger Delta.
• Report local content performance metrics to regulatory authorities.

Financial & Resource Management:

• Manage annual budgets covering both CAPEX and OPEX.
• Track operational KPIs to improve equipment efficiency.
• Reduce operating costs through continuous process optimization.

Vendor & Client Relations:

• Act as liaison for IOCs, independents, and subcontractors.
• Align service delivery directly with strict client specifications.

Team Leadership & Training:

• Lead field teams through clear performance management.
• Execute people processes, including induction and performance reviews.
• Develop training programs for internal teams and third-party vendors.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's in Petroleum, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
• A master’s degree or an MBA is preferred.
• 5–12 years in oil and gas servicing.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior supervisory role.
• Credentials: Active COREN registration is highly preferred.
• Memberships: NSE, SPE, or PMP certifications are advantageous.
• Software: Proficiency in CMMS and project management tools.
• Expertise: Deep understanding of process automation and Niger Delta terrain dynamics.
• Core Skills: Excellence in negotiation, crisis management, and communication.