Job Vacancy for an Operations Manager in the Oil and Gas Sector, October 2011

• Responsible for loading and logistics operations in a safe and controlled manner and in compliance with the standards, procedures, legislations and depot management specific systems.
• Facilitates the development and implementation of broad policies governing all aspects of business operations and administration, and helps Management monitor corporate performance to ascertain progress towards attainment of stated business objectives.
• Ensures that systems, policies and solutions that addresses business imperatives are aligned with strategic direction
• Provide Training, motivation, and direction for loading operatives  
• Provide general and technical support for effective management in policy formulation and the execution of the company's current and long term strategic objectives. 
• Provide Leadership in the development and sustenance of skills, competencies, and capabilities within the team.     

• A good first or equivalent in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical/Electronics Engineering (postgraduate degrees will bean added advantage).
• Minimum of ten (10) years cognate experience in a Production/ Engineering/ Manufacturing environment of a Petroleum Company
• Conversant with templates for capturing operations downtime effectiveness.
• Good knowledge of downstream petroleum sector, terminal operations, engineering, facility upgrades or manufacturing processes.
• Team building and leadership skills.
• Integrity and transparent honesty.
• Proficiency in the use of Personal Computer (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good knowledge of flow dynamics, custody transfer systems, safety regulations, petroleum industry codes, specifications, standards and factory ordinances.
• Good Oral & Written communication