Operations Manager (Oil & Gas Upstream) at Smart Partners Consulting Limited

At Smart Partners, we want to add value to your business and bring a unique approach to solving your human resource issues.

We differentiates from their competition by taking the time to understand unique challenges faced by each individual company and / or client, and providing a tailor-made solution.

Smart Partners Consulting Limited is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Operations Manager (Oil & Gas Upstream)

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Functions:

• Reporting to the Managing Director, this is a senior management position within a company that is actively pursuing ISO 9001 : 2008 certification. Quality procedures must be adhered to in the functioning and delivery of services within this position.
• The Operations Manager will head the operations department with overall responsibility for efficient project implementation and reporting.
• The job holder would be in charge of the overall planning, execution and wrap-up of assigned projects within an agreed timeframe and budgets, mobilization of equipment, manpower and other resources towards achieving set deliverables and targets.

Responsibilities:
The key tasks shall include but not limited to the following:

• Plan, organize, and manage through direct reports all operations activities relating to receiving, storing, order, filing, processing, loading, shipping, and offshore deployment and activities through the most efficient and cost effective processes.
• Review service level and operational condition of all equipment/work tools to ensure that uninterrupted and efficient service is attained.
• Maintain client technical interface during project execution and reporting.
• Responsible for the management of a dedicated offshore survey team.
• Oversee Workshop Supervisor activities maintaining a functional equipment workshop that achieves functional goals and objectives.
• Make technical inputs into tender/bid preparation and proposals made by the Business Development team.
• Actively participate in company strategy sessions and planning.
• Recommend staffing levels, and upon approval, hire employees required to meet operating objectives and service level requirements.
• Carry out on the job training of team members and recommend external training for technical staff as may be required.
• Weekly reporting to the Managing Director on all operational activities, both on-shore and off-shore.
• Ensure compliance with the corporate safety program which is consistent with established HSE and Quality standards.
• Review performance of subordinates regularly and conduct formal evaluations when scheduled. Recommend appropriate changes in status.

Qualification and Experience

• A university degree in Geology, Engineering, Geophysics or Surveying with relevant professional experience and certification(s).
• Must have had at least 10 years experience working in offshore survey in the capacity of a surveyor or geophysicist and at least 2 years in a managerial position
• A good knowledge of the local Nigeria survey and oil and gas industry

Technical and Behavioural Competences:

• The ideal candidate is expected to possess the following competencies:
• Sound organizational, leadership and interpersonal skills
• Very strong oral and written communication skills
• Practical approach to problem solving ability
• Ability to plan, delegate and motivate team members in the realization of objectives
• Ability to work under very tight schedules to meet important deadlines.
• Results oriented with a participative management style that encourages team working and the exchange of ideas
• Strong computer literacy skills

Application Closing Date
15th October, 2014

How To Apply
Interested candidates should send detailed resume to: [email protected]

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.