Explore this job opportunity as an Operations Manager for a project in Africa. Employment will be with our client, a drilling and construction contractor.

Information about the job:

• Job Title: Operations Manager.
• Projects: Onshore.
• Location: Africa.
• Rotation: 28/28 days on/off. 
• Contract: 12 months (renewable).
• Salary: Please confirm your realistic expectations when applying. This will be discussed with the right candidate.
• Insurance: Provided.
• Employer: Our client, a drilling and construction contractor.

Requirements/Qualifications/Competence:

• 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).

Tasks:

• 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.