Operations Manager at WTS Energy

WTS Energy provides recruitment and manpower services for the global oil and gas and energy industries. We supply engineers and consultants to our clients' projects and operations, and perform employment outsourcing services such as workforce management in oil and gas regions around the world. WTS Energy operates globally with offices in 14 countries and is operational in over 50 countries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Operations Manager

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Job Purpose:

• The Operations Manager will lead daily production, marine and construction operations associated with all the hydrocarbon, marine, utility and safety systems of the producing assets.

Responsibilities and Key Objectives

• To manage the schedule and safe execution of activities.
• Work with offshore personnel to optimize plant and production operations to meet production targets and high uptime.
• Maintain beneficial and positive relationships with field personnel and host communities to promote a positive image of the company and an uninterrupted operation in the field.
• Interface with regulatory agencies as it affects operations of company- owned offshore assets.
• Monitor operations for compliance with applicable local and international regulations and legislations.
• Manage day-to-day activities of the O&M contractor.
• Ensure operations are run in compliance with the company’s EHSS policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and manage OSVs and helicopters.
• Review weekly, monthly & annual preventive maintenance reports from the O&M contractor.
• Coordinate maintenance shutdown schedule with O&M contractor.
• Monitor and track and optimize field operating costs.
• Ensure asset integrity of facilities and installations are maintain based on industry best practices.
• Ensure the LACT unit remains functional for custody transfer operations.
• Ensure all requisitions for services/supplies are in accordance with Supply Chain procedures.
• Manage nonconformities and initiate corrective and preventive actions related to occurred or potential nonconformities.
• Likely to manage others and have some budgetary responsibilities.
• Effectively communicate organizational objectives, priorities, and policies with the field team and key reports.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators for evaluating performance.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant Science or Engineering field.
• A postgraduate Degree will be an advantage.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Strong technical knowledge of facility, construction, and project management.
• Knowledge of rotating equipment, wellhead operations & maintenance.
• Good understanding of crude oil lifting operations.
• Good proficiency with the MS Office suite – Excel / PowerPoint / Word / Project.
• Demonstrates enhancement of individual and team potential through giving clear direction, guidance and feedback on performance.
• Have detailed understanding of hydrocarbon processing systems, design, operations, maintenance and optimization of integrated production system.
• Self-motivation and strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer focus for both internal and the eternal parties.
• Broad experience of the oil and gas industry.
• Experience in SIMOPS, major emergency management and initial response procedures.
• 15 – 20 years relevant experience.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.