Operations Manager

Westfield Consulting Limited - Our client in the Oil & Gas space is recruiting qualified and passionate candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Operations Manager (Oil Waste Management)

Location: Koko, Delta 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• To oversee and manage the operational activities of the company’s oil waste management division, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, optimizing resource utilization, and driving efficiency in petroleum, industrial, medical, and domestic waste management services.
• The role ensures smooth coordination across environmental consultancy, pollution control, haulage, and marine services.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Oversight: Manage day-to-day operations of oil waste management projects, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance with industry standards.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to Nigerian environmental laws, DPR (Department of Petroleum Resources) guidelines, and international best practices.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor operational staff, drivers, engineers, and marine crew to achieve performance targets.
• Project Management: Plan, execute, and monitor waste management projects, including petroleum product recovery, industrial waste disposal, and medical/domestic waste treatment.
• Environmental Consultancy: Provide technical input on pollution control strategies, environmental impact assessments, and sustainability initiatives.
• Logistics & Haulage: Oversee haulage operations, ensuring timely and safe transportation of waste and petroleum products.
• Marine Services: Coordinate marine waste management operations, including offshore waste collection and spill response.
• Client Relationship Management: Maintain strong relationships with oil & gas clients, government agencies, and stakeholders.
• Financial Management: Develop budgets, monitor expenditure, and ensure cost-effective operations.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Environmental Sciences, Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 10 - 12 years experience in oil & gas operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of pollution control, waste treatment technologies, and marine operations
• Proven leadership and project management skills
• Master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, ISO 14001) is an added advantage.

Competencies:

• Strategic Planning and execution
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management abilities
• Knowledge of environmental compliance and pollution control
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in logistics software and ERP systems.

Salary
N1.2 million – N1.5 million per month (Net Salary) (However, the salary can be negotiated upward depending on the candidate’s experience).