Regional Operations Manager

Are you a seasoned operations professional looking for a new challenge? As Deputy Territory Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the Operations Department. This involves ensuring adherence to corporate procedures and documentation by field personnel and project managers.

This role requires strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage a large, motivated team and oversee regional operations. You will also be responsible for managing project execution within assigned territories, maintaining a First Tool Run Success Rate of at least 80%, and ensuring smooth, safe, and productive day-to-day operations.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Business, Finance, or Technical Science, with a minimum of 14 years of operation planning experience in the Oil and Gas sector, and at least 5 years in management. They will also have a working knowledge of engineering challenges in the pipeline environment and experience with in-line inspection (ILI), pipeline inspection, integrity, pigging, cleaning, freezing, and hydro-testing projects.

• Manage project execution within assigned territories
• Maintain a First Tool Run Success Rate of at least 80%
• Ensure smooth, safe, and productive day-to-day operations
• Foster effective communication between the territory and corporate office through ERP systems and regular reporting
• Timely project planning, budget approval, and accurate manpower distribution
• Coordinate tool requirements and plans between Tool Management and Projects
• Align and coordinate manpower resource distribution plans with the Territory Director and Project Managers
• Oversee and manage project cost estimates and control
• Ensure the preparation of Project Information Documents (PIDs), including detailed execution plans, resource allocation, and project risk management plans
• Conduct quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) of project documentation and ensure relevant data storage at the corporate office
• Coordinate with sales on incoming projects and urgent requirements
• Handle critical budgetary arrangements
• Provide monthly project key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Ensure timely submission of Field Investigation Reports (FIRs) and Tool Condition Reports
• Align data analysis plans with project requirements and priorities
• Oversee QA/QC for incoming run data and valid Environmental Management System (EMS) updates
• Support recruitment, assessment, and decisions on project manpower
• Ensure timely invoicing and collection, providing support to Finance on technical matters
• Liaise with other departments on potential project requirements
• Request and review periodic reports to enhance information flow, organizational planning, and decision-making
• Ensure adherence to quality and health, safety, and environment (HSE) procedures throughout project preparation and execution

• Degree in Business, Finance, or Technical Science
• Minimum 14 years of operation planning experience in the Oil and Gas sector, with at least 5 years in management
• Working knowledge of engineering challenges in the pipeline environment and experience with in-line inspection (ILI), pipeline inspection, integrity, pigging, cleaning, freezing, and hydro-testing projects
• Proven ability to manage a large, motivated team and oversee regional operations
• Strong IT and computing skills, with a specialized knowledge of Oil & Gas Software and Equipment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential
• Accountability: Control over Operations personnel and manpower allocation
• Control over project schedules
• Project budget control

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to walk and climb to perform duties, including maneuvering within a refinery or plant environment and accessing elevated platforms via ladders and stairwells
• Communication: Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, or other communication capabilities, to communicate effectively
• Focus and Multitasking: Ability to maintain focus and multitask effectively
• Safety Equipment: Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection if needed in manufacturing environments
• Personal Mobility and Reflexes: Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform office duties and travel to off-site locations when necessary