Operations Manager

 Our client is an indigenous project delivery company creating innovative engineering solutions across the Oil and Gas (Upstream, Midstream, Downstream), Industrial & Manufacturing, Power & FMCG sectors.

Job Summary

 The operations Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing operations, activities, and projects out of Warri and its surrounding areas. This role ensures that all operations meet client specifications, adhere to international engineering standards and are delivered safely within the approved budget and schedule. The Operations Manager will lead and control all activities related to operations and projects execution in Warri.

 
Key Responsibilities

• Oversee field operations and activities in the Warri area, providing support for multiple concurrent projects.
  


• Coordinate resource planning, cost estimating and scheduling in collaboration with Resource Management.
  


• Plan, organize, coordinate and manage projects in compliance with company policies, procedures, systems and requirements.
  


• Supervise field operations and project support teams directly.
  


• Lead field operations staff, including involvement in employee selection, training and performance management.
  


• Coordinate business development, project development, and field operations to ensure client safety,cost, quality, schedule, technical and operability objectives are met, integrating safety into all aspects of project execution.
  


• Solve complex technical issues requiring broad knowledge of technical and functional responsibilities.
  


• Provide expert engineering guidance and project leadership.
  


• Collaborate with the business development team to discuss project specifications and procedures.
  


• Oversee research, development, testing and evaluation efforts for the projects.
  


• Develop detailed plans for field operations and project execution, integrating technical activities.
  


• Review and approve contracts and cost estimates for project execution.
  
  

Benefits

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
  


• Menbership with the Project Management Institute (PMI) or a related professional affiliation is advantageous.
  


• Minimum of 15 years of experience managing a wide range of projects activities including design, procurement, scheduling, budgeting, fabrication, operations and maintenance and commissioning.
  


• PMP certification is a plus, with proficiency in computerized project management and reporting tools.