Operations Manager (Drilling/Production Chemicals))

Full Job Description

• ·        Prepare and execute Product Line budget: revenue, profitability, resource allocation and market positions.
  
• ·        Collaborate with Sales and Marketing in tenders, bids and quotes preparation and submission to position company for contract awards to achieve set m arket share and revenue growth at optimized margins.
  
• ·        Provide technical and commercial support to tenders, bids and quotes, ensuring the product, equipment and execution plan are fit for purpose.
  
• ·        Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize the drilling fluids and production chemical operations, aligning them with the company's objectives and goals.
  
• ·        Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of operational activities, ensuring timely delivery and maintain operational efficiency with documented process and procedures.
  
• ·        Participate in negotiation process to ensure that contracts are secure and commercially viable, manage contract execution and conduct periodic contract review.
  
• ·        Implement and maintain rigorous quality control measures to ensure that all products and services meet or exceed industry standards and customer expectations.
  
• ·     Supervise product forecasting, order and inventory management. Implement inventory management strategies to maintain optimal stock levels, prevent shortages, and minimize waste.
  
• ·    Allocate resources effectively to achieve operational targets, including staffing, equipment, and budget allocation.
  
• ·        Continuously analyze and improve operational processes to optimize resources, enhance productivity and reduce costs.
  
• ·        Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations, promoting a safe working environment and implementing best practices.
  
• ·        Establish key performance indicators (KPIs), track operational metrics, analyze performance data, and prepare regular reports for management, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed.
  
• ·        Set KPI’s for all direct reports, liaise with HR on training to develop direct reports.
  
• ·        Identify and mitigate operational risks, ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards, and develop contingency plans.
  
• · Ensure all regulatory permits and licenses are up to date.
  
• ·        Prepare regular reports on operational performance, trends, and forecasts, and provide recommendations for improvement.
  
• ·        Manage and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the organization's operations, ensuring smooth and efficient functioning.
  
• ·        Utilize Nigerian Local Content to grow the DFS business and Market Share.
  
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with all Customers, Technical Partners and Third Parties Vendors and Suppliers.
  

• ·        Engineering and Physical Science Graduate from a reputable University.
  
• ·        Min 5 years’ experience in the Operations Manager role in Drilling Fluids or Production Chemicals.
  
• ·        Must have technical and operational experience in Drilling Fluids or Production Chemicals activities - LMP Services, Completion Fluids, Drilling Fluids, Well Clean Up, Filtration Services, Asset Integrity, Production Maximization and Flow Assurance
  
• ·       Proven commercial understanding with strong negotiation skills.
  
• ·        Must be able to interpret, implement and manage relevant HSE regulation and practices.
  
• ·        Demonstrate a high level of initiative with strong organizational and planning skills, capable of managing own workload.
  
• ·        Must be capable of leading multiple disciplines and effectively interface with all disciplines in house and with those of the client.
  
• ·        Team oriented and performance driven.
  
• ·        Ability to demonstrate commitment to ethical standards and high level of integrity
  
• ·        Must have excellent planning and execution skills.
  
• ·       Problem solving & decision making.
  
• ·       Must have and maintain an overview of the Nigerian Oil & Gas Sector
  

• Must be competent with the use of Microsoft Office software tools.  
  
• Excellent Communication skills (written and spoken).