Job Summary
- To lead and coordinate daily field and support operations across tank cleaning, inspection, and UWID operations, logistics, and back-office functions, ensuring maximum efficiency, safety, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with local and international regulations.
- The Operations Manager is accountable for achieving performance targets and operational integrity in alignment with company goals and client expectations.
Key Objectives:
- Ensure all field and support operations are executed efficiently, safely, and within budget.
- Drive process improvements across departments, including field service, logistics, QA/QC, and HSE.
- Support business growth through reliable operational delivery and client satisfaction.
- Build a strong organizational culture with a focus on performance, safety, and compliance.
Core Responsibilities
Field Operations Oversight:
- Manage field activities related to robotic tank cleaning, robotic tank inspection, ROV services, calibrations, ice blasting, and other service delivery.
- Supervise the execution of jobs, including equipment mobilization, personnel deployment, and project milestones.
- Ensure job readiness through pre-job checks, equipment testing, logistics coordination, and HSE risk assessments.
Workforce and Team Management:
- Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams across operations, workshops, logistics, and administration.
- Supervise recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance reviews of operational staff.
- Define career paths and succession plans for key field and support roles.
Operational Planning and Optimization:
- Develop operational schedules, resource allocation plans, and project delivery strategies.
- Monitor performance KPIs such as job turnaround time, NPT (non-productive time), equipment utilization, and tool reliability.
- Implement lean and Six Sigma practices to eliminate inefficiencies and reduce operational waste.
Logistics and Supply Chain Coordination:
- Oversee base operations, equipment movement, inventory, and warehouse management.
- Coordinate material planning, vendor interaction, procurement schedules, and fleet utilization.
- Monitor spare parts availability, equipment downtime, and turnaround scheduling.
Financial Control and Budgeting:
- Develop and control operational budgets, including job costing, asset maintenance, and contractor services.
- Monitor actual vs forecasted cost performance and report variances to upper management.
- Review vendor pricing, service contracts, and procurement agreements to ensure cost efficiency.
Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with HSE regulations (ISO, API, IADC, OSHA, local laws).
- Champion safety culture through toolbox talks, HSE campaigns, and incident investigations.
- Coordinate permit-to-work systems, safety audits, risk assessments, and training drills.
Client and Stakeholder Engagement:
- Liaise with client operations and project teams to align expectations and execution plans.
- Attend pre-job meetings, technical clarification sessions, and site inspections with clients.
- Resolve client concerns, operational issues, or service non-conformities with urgency and professionalism.
Quality and Reporting:
- Ensure QA/QC protocols are followed across equipment prep, inspection, and service delivery.
- Approve operational reports, daily field summaries, inventory logs, and incident logs.
- Maintain updated dashboards on operational metrics for leadership and client reporting.
Required Qualifications and Skills
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Petroleum, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
- MBA or PMP certification is an added advantage
- Minimum 7–10 years of experience in oilfield services or upstream operations, including tank cleaning, inspection, and calibrations.
- Minimum 3–5 years in a supervisory or management role with multi-site responsibility
- Strong background in tank cleaning, particularly automated or robotic, is an advantage.
Key Competencies:
Technical Competencies:
- Knowledge of tank cleaning, inspection, blasting, and calibration operations
- Proficient in ERP tools (SAP, Oracle) and digital field operations platforms
- Understanding of oil and gas compliance standards and industry best practices
- Strong command of inventory control, asset tracking, and logistics planning
- HSE front-line and barrier management skills
Tools & Systems Used:
- ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
- Project management tools (Primavera, MS Project).
- BI tools (Power BI, Tableau).
- MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Work Environment:
- Office-based with regular field visits to remote sites, bases, or client facilities
- Must be available for 24/7 operational escalation or emergency response when needed
- Exposure to high-risk environments with strict adherence to HSE standards.
Remuneration
N1,200,000 - N1,500,000 Monthly.