Operations Manager at an Independent Energy Company - Lagos & Akwa Ibom

An Independent Energy Company with upstream and midstream assets in Nigeria is seeking highly skilled candidates to occupy the position below:

Job Title: Operations Manager

Ref Number: SEOM1
Locations: Lagos & Akwa Ibom
Job Type: Permanent

Purpose of the Role

• The Operations Manager will increase the production capacity by improving performance, overseeing production control and ensuring achievement of production targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production team in the forecasting, planning and delivering of product volumes
• Develop new strategies to increase production with safe and cost-efficient methods
• Ensure that adequate safety norms are used by site personnel
• Ensure that the Company Health Safety and Environment (HSE) policy is effectively implemented and that corrective measures are taken in a timely manner
• Operate the oil and gas fields in a profitable and optimal manner
• Develop and manage budgets and operational expenses
• Oversee proposal development bid packages and subcontractor agreements
• Provide cost and risk management
• Build ongoing relationships with key members and functional managers within the organisation
• Manage the commissioning and start-up of new projects and plant modifications to ensure compliance with standards, specifications and contract terms and conditions
• Ensure proper implementation of approved reservoir management and monitoring programs
• Direct the planning and execution of maintenance and major shutdowns and approved plans, tender packages, bid evaluation, and recommend contract awards as appropriate
• Effectively maintain internal and external communications across different levels of the organizations and with senior management
• Supervise facilities and production engineers, and contract managers in the field
• Supervise drilling and production operations.

Qualification & Experience Required

• Degree in Engineering with 15+ years of professional experience
• Oil & Gas industry and management experience
• In-depth knowledge of the various oil and gas field procedures and practices
• Influential and leadership skills
• Knowledge of production, facilities, completion, and drilling engineering
• Well-developed technical understanding of all phases of a gas producing asset from subsurface to pipelines to processing
• Knowledge of Reservoir, Drilling, Operations and Geology for effective interaction and support of current operations and acquisition review and evaluation
• Commercial experience dealing with domestic and/or international supply contracts
• Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills; adept at Interaction with a variety of contacts, Including peers within a multi-disciplinary team, management, vendors and industry partners.

Application Closing Date
14th August, 2020.