Operations Manager at WTS Energy

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.