Operations Manager

Our Client, an Oil and Gas Operator is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to start ASAP in their Aberdeen office for a PAYE contract role until the end of 2026. Ideally this would suit an ex OIM with a very strong understanding of offshore Operations. There will be offshore visits.

Job Overview

The purpose of the Operations Manager is to provide leadership to the ongoing onshore and offshore operations whilst creating significant value for the client through stewardship of the operated and non-operated assets across the full lifecycle: safe, compliant operational performance and effective cost management delivering positive net cash to the business.

Through strong and effective leadership of the teams to:

• Ensure compliance, safe operations and integrity of the Asset.
• Act as a figurehead, hold legal accountability for the client and manage key stakeholders within the asset group.
• Be a key contributor to the definition of strategic operating direction and ensure operations, maintenance and Inspection execution of the business plan from 8Q down.
• Promote best operations practice across the operated asset portfolio.
• Collaborate closely with technical and support functions.
• Ensure robust asset management policies and strategies are in place to maximise value for the client through life of field.

Accountabilities

• Delivering safe and reliable operations of the asset.
• Ensuring compliance to statutory legislation, company policy & standards and procedures.
• Implementation of 8Q plans and below to ensure effective operation, inspection and maintenance of the facilities is maintained.
• Leading significant improvement in safety performance of the asset: safety and environmental standards, policies, guidelines and procedures are understood and deployed, and health and safety objectives and targets are met.
• Leading improvement in process safety and control of work to reduce risk and building a culture of operating discipline (mindful compliance).
• Delivering a significant cost reduction through changing the operating approach and implementing robust cost management and controls within the operations team.
• Delivery of the operational performance of the asset including safety, production, reliability and cost targets.
• Use of performance metrics to drive delivery across all aspects of asset operations delivering value.
• Ownership, prioritisation and implementation of the asset execution plans.
• Providing visible leadership and strong communication to ensure good workforce engagement.
• Operational stewardship of lifecycle asset management through to decommissioning which delivers management of key risks and maximises value for the client.

Competencies and Qualifications

• Highly skilled at solving problems effectively and reducing complexity. Able to find a way through ambiguity, distinguish priorities from "noise" and resolve competing demands. Balances short-and long-term thinking.
• Experience in managing large budgets effectively.
• Ability to lead emergency response including command and control skills.
• Visible and present leader: communicating often to give context and to share a compelling vision as well as celebrating successes and progress. Generates energy, confidence, belief and fun.
• Develops and grows teams, helping them thrive by balancing stretch with support. Builds diverse talent for the client’s present and future, and is an inclusive leader.
• Brings new thinking and ideas from elsewhere. Is bold and initiates, drives and champions change.
• Brings energy and pace to delivery. Focuses on outcomes rather than activity and motivates others to high-performance. Proactively addresses performance shortfalls.

Education

• Educated to degree level.
• The job holder must possess depth of experience in management onshore and/or offshore operations within the oil and gas industry.
• Experience of working in a major oil and gas company is beneficial.
• Experience in Asset Operations along with one or more of Engineering, Commercial, planning leadership.