Operations Planning Lead at WTS Energy

WTS Energy - Our client is Africa’s leading independent E&P player with a diverse portfolio of eight (8) oil and gas assets in prolific basins across Africa.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Operations Planning Lead

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Type: Full Time
Line Manager: Production Manager

Job Description

• The Operations Planning Lead will be responsible for overseeing, coordinating and optimizing operations activities with the JV, ensuring efficient resource utilization and adherence to production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement detailed operational plans and schedules, ensuring alignment with JV objectives, timelines, and budget constraints.
• Coordinate with Drilling, Completions, and Production teams to ensure integrated planning.
• Collaborate with logistics and supply chain teams to ensure timely delivery of resources for production activities.
• Monitor and analyze operational performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions to optimize efficiency and productivity.
• Engage with project managers to develop risk management strategies and contingency plans, ensuring readiness to address potential challenges and disruptions to production activities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners, ensuring alignment and support for operational activities.
• Manage supporting staff responsible for liquid lifting scheduling, gas dispatching and custody transfer metering, production accounting and reconciliation.
• Develop and manage resource allocation plans (personnel, equipment, materials).
• Liaise with government agencies, including NUPRC, NNPC, NAPIMS, NCDMB etc. to ensure all completion activities adhere to regulatory requirements, company policies and industry standards.
• Implement and monitor safety procedures to minimize risks during production operations.
• Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, implementing best practices and innovative solutions to enhance operational processes and outcomes.
• Prepare and present regular reports and updates to key stakeholders, highlighting key performance metrics and production milestones.

Requirements

• Proven track record of leading and managing complex operational projects with an oil-producing asset.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with a commitment to delivering high-quality results timely.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic work environment.
• Knowledge of operational planning principles, project management methodologies, and industry best practices.
• Experience in working in both onshore and offshore environments.
• Strong knowledge of HSE (Health, Safety, and Environmental) standards and best practices.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadline
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to travel to field locations and work in challenging conditions as required.
• Understanding of wells operations, production management, logistics, and supply chain management
• Experience with performance metrics analysis and operational optimization techniques
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management or a related field.
• Advanced degree (Master’s) in an added advantage.
• Possession of relevant professional certification, e.g., PMP is an advantage.
• Possess minimum 10 (ten) years active experience in Operations Planning within an oil-producing asset. 
• Experience in the Niger Delta/Rivers region is essential

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.