Operations Director

Petrofac; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the energy industry is seeking an Operations Director in Aberdeen City. The successful candidate will implement business growth strategies and manage operations to achieve project excellence while ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards. A degree in engineering and experience in operations management are essential. Join a company committed to developing its people and delivering sustainable energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Relevant operations, maintenance and/or integrity experience.
• Understanding of engineering and commercial aspects of business.
• Exposure to managing teams and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Implement business growth strategy and execute projects.
• Align team to deliver contract KPI’s and preserve profit.
• Review status of operations key performance indicators.
• Create a team-based approach recognizing company values.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Project execution

Conflict resolution

Education

Degree in engineering

Job description

Overview

Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world’s leading energy companies.

We design, build, manage and maintain infrastructure for our clients. We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. We value our people and treat everyone who works for or with Petrofac fairly and without discrimination.

The world is re-thinking its energy supply and energy security needs; planning for a phased transition to alternative energy sources. We are here to help our clients meet these evolving energy needs.

We support flexible working requests and have adopted a hybrid approach for most of our office-based roles. We ask employees to be present in the office at least three days per week.

Are you ready to bring the right energy to Petrofac and help us deliver a better future for everyone?

JOB TITLE: OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Responsibilities

• The Operations Director will be responsible for the implementation of business growth strategy and execution of projects. They will be accountable for decision making on expenditure on operational activities and in support of business strategy.
• Establish the Petrofac operational philosophy and strategy ensuring this is aligned with industry changes.
• Ensure team alignment to deliver contract KPI’s and preserve maximum profit contribution to Petrofac.
• Regularly review the status of operations key performance indicators with the individual operations management project teams.
• Work with team and business unit leaders and provide guidance and direction for employees.
• Undertake frequent site visits to meet and discuss any matters arising with Petrofac personnel and client representatives.
• Create a team-based approach where everyone recognises Petrofac values and conducts the business activities within the Golden Rules of Safety.
• Lead by example and monitor the team, supervision and operating personnel – ensuring adherence to competency, HSE and quality plans.
• Work closely with clients and manage the appointed contracts / accounts to exceed operational and business objectives.
• Build and maintain productive working relationships with key stakeholders and clients.
• Monitor budgets of each business area.
• Provide conflict resolution between departments and business areas within the best interest of Petrofac promoting productivity and efficiency.
• Continuously research, identify and communicate cost saving initiatives within the business.
• Ensure appropriate indicators are in place to assist in optimising asset performance.
• Support workforce and succession planning, talent management and performance management.
• Focal point for operations and technical support to the EPS West asset operations teams.

Essential Qualifications and Skills

• Degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline, as well as relevant operations, maintenance and/or integrity experience.
• A thorough understanding of the operations, engineering, safety, people and commercial aspects of business is key to succeeding in this position.
• Exposure to managing teams and budgets is essential.
• Experience in carrying out operations readiness and due diligence projects, or decommissioning scopes would also be beneficial.

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