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Explore this job opportunity as an Operations Manager for a project in Africa. Employment will be with our client, a drilling and construction contractor.
Job Responsibility:
Plan and oversee commissioning, start-up, and operational readiness activities
Ensure compliance with safety procedures and participate in audits and incident reviews
Monitor project progress, budgets, and timelines, providing regular updates
Coordinate teams, contractors, vendors, and subcontractors across all phases
Define commissioning sequences, priorities, and operational procedures
Support scheduling, subcontracting, and resource planning
Ensure availability and readiness of equipment, materials, and maintenance systems
Manage plant handover processes and required documentation
Maintain ongoing client communication and operational support
Oversee daily operations to ensure safe and efficient performance
Implement and maintain maintenance and safety management systems
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and standards
Monitor equipment performance and initiate corrective actions
Control operational budgets, forecasts, and expenditures
Supervise contractor performance and logistics activities
Lead team development, training, and performance evaluations
Coordinate response to operational risks and emergency situations
Drive continuous improvement and capture lessons learned
Requirements:
Proven experience overseeing commissioning, start-up, and operational phases of industrial or energy projects
Strong knowledge of HSE standards and regulatory compliance (international and local)
Demonstrated leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams and contractors
Ability to control budgets, schedules, and operational performance
Experience with maintenance systems and asset performance monitoring
Solid understanding of risk management, audits, and safety systems
Effective stakeholder management skills, including client-facing responsibilities
Financial awareness, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
Capability to operate in both office and site-based environments
Fluency in English (additional languages considered an advantage)