Operations Manager at Wendernek Consulting Limited

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