Production Operations Manager

About the Role

Our client, a leading force in the South African Oil & Gas industry, is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Production Operations Manager to oversee their upstream production facilities. This critical role is based at our operational hub in Centurion, Gauteng , and requires a hands-on approach to managing daily production activities, ensuring operational integrity, and driving efficiency. The successful candidate will lead a team of highly skilled professionals, responsible for optimizing production output, maintaining asset reliability, and upholding the highest standards of safety and environmental compliance. This is a unique opportunity to take on significant responsibility and shape the future of production operations for our client.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize daily production operations, ensuring efficient and safe hydrocarbon extraction.
• Develop and implement production strategies to meet or exceed company targets.
• Oversee the maintenance and integrity of production facilities, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of production engineers, supervisors, and technicians.
• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage operational budgets, control costs, and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with other departments, including subsurface, engineering, and commercial, to align production goals.
• Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for production efficiency, reliability, and safety.
• Participate in incident investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in oil and gas production operations, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Proven track record of successfully managing production facilities and teams.
• Strong understanding of production processes, artificial lift systems, and process safety management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and control operational costs effectively.
• Knowledge of South African regulatory frameworks governing the oil and gas sector.
• Experience with risk assessment and management of change processes.
• Commitment to maintaining a strong safety culture.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive remuneration package, including an attractive base salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and retirement benefits are provided.
• The role offers significant opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a well-established company.
• You will have the chance to lead impactful projects and work with a talented team dedicated to operational excellence in the Oil & Gas sector.
• Long-term employment security and exposure to cutting-edge technologies make this an exceptional career opportunity.

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