Oil & Gas Operations Manager
Job Description:Oil and gas operations managers plan and co-ordinate onshore and offshore exploration and production.
Job Category:What you will do:
As an operations manager, you will;
- make decisions about where to explore for fuel reserves
- carry out risk assessments
- manage a technical team and subcontractors (leadership skills)
- make sure production facilities are working efficiently
- meet production targets
- control budgets
- manage emergency response teams
- make sure production processes, facilities and refineries meet safety standards
Skills:
You’ll need:
- business management skills
- knowledge of manufacturing production and processes
- maths knowledge
- to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently
As well as:
- leadership skills
- the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
- the ability to sell products and services
- the ability to monitor your own performance and that of your colleagues
- excellent verbal communication skills
Entry Requirements:
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- working towards this role
University
You could do a degree or postgraduate qualification before applying to join an oil and gas company’s management training scheme. Relevant subjects include:
- engineering
- science
- mining
- geology
Work
You may be able to move into this role through training and promotion if you’re already experienced in the industry. For example, if you’re a project engineer, production manager or quality controller.
Restrictions and Requirements
You’ll need to:
- complete basic offshore safety induction and emergency training
have an offshore medical certificate
Working Hours and Environment:
You could work in an office, on a rig or visit sites.
Your working environment may be outdoors some of the time.
Career Path & Progression:
You could become an operations director or work independently as an oil and gas consultant, travelling to production sites all over the world.