Operations Manager at Fosad Consulting

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Duties and Responsibilities

• A strong lead Exploration and Production Operations professional with broad expertise and experience to organize and implement a sound, integrated Exploration & Production support structure.
• Demonstrates understanding of Exploration & Production management systems and processes in upstream oil and gas company.
• A possible knowledge of and experience across the chain, i.e. Subsurface Engineering, Drilling, Production and Facilities Management will be an advantage.
• Provide fit for purpose and robust Operations Management for all BUNL Upstream operations
• Develop Upstream Operations Management Framework for BUNL staff, contractors, and partners.
• Liaison with other Oil & Gas Upstream Operations professionals and authorities
• Ensures that high quality operations procedures are developed, deployed, and maintained for all BUNL field operations and facilities.
• Develop and manage a system that ensures the technical integrity of all company operations are in line with industry standards and practices.
• Strong personal commitment for HSE
• Holistic understanding of strategy from Corporate to field management
• Understanding of the Hydrocarbon life cycle from Exploration to Development to Production
• Team leader skills, experience in managing of technical groups
• Communication and negotiation skills along with proven track record in motivation, responsibility, people management, etc.
• High attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to package and present information in an effective and efficient manner
• Have proven experience in the management of upstream oil and gas or process industry facilities and production operations.
• Have major project delivery through the whole exploration and production project life cycle (from conceptual design through to final commissioning and handover).
• Strong understanding of mathematical, statistical and other analytical tools
• Able to coach and mentor direct reports
• Operating and Capital budgeting and their control
• Good Communication and Presentation skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and with minimum supervision
• Very good command of English language (spoken and written)
• Good IT skills
• Ability to travel offshore by boat or helicopter

Qualifications and Requirements

• University Degree in Chemical or Petroleum Engineering or similar studies
• Tertiary Qualification in Engineering, Operations or other Technical discipline
• Over 10 years of experience in petroleum/oil & gas industry, preferably with FPSO background.