Operation Manager (Surface Well Testing or Water Treatment)

Michael Page; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 700,000,000 - 900,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strategic leadership

Exposure to energy operators

International career

Job summary

Michael Page client in Indonesia seeks an experienced Operation Manager to lead multiple operational projects focusing on Surface Well Testing, Produced Water Treatment, and related production support. Jakarta-based role involves coordinating delivery, managing logistics and budgets, and ensuring safe, high-quality operations.

You will lead field service teams, liaise with multinational operators, and drive continuous improvement in performance and efficiency across onshore and offshore projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years in the oilfield services industry.
• At least 3 years leading projects, operations, or field service teams.
• Experience with Surface Well Testing or Produced Water Treatment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multiple operational projects to ensure successful delivery within scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
• Provide technical and operational support to customers and project teams.
• Manage logistics, inventory, equipment mobilisation, and resource allocation across projects.
• Ensure operational equipment and assets are maintained, inspected, tested, and available for deployment.
• Drive operational performance, service quality, and customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor project costs, utilisation of consumables, rentals, and overall operational efficiency.
• Produce and review operational reports, procedures, and performance metrics to meet customer requirements.
• Establish and maintain lessons learned databases to improve future project execution.
• Coordinate staffing requirements and competency development to support current and future projects.
• Collaborate closely with internal departments, clients, vendors, and relevant authorities to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, contractual obligations, and business ethics standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Operational planning

Stakeholder management

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Join a leading specialist in Surface Well Testing and Produced Water Treatment.
• Lead critical operations supporting major oil & gas clients.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established international oilfield services company with a strong presence in Indonesia and across global energy markets. The organisation specialises in production optimisation solutions, including Surface Well Testing, Produced Water Treatment, filtration technologies, and related production support services. Known for its commitment to operational excellence, safety, and technical innovation, the company partners with leading E&P operators to support both onshore and offshore operations.

Job Description

As an Operation Manager, your main responsibilities will include:

• Lead and coordinate multiple operational projects to ensure successful delivery within agreed scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
• Provide technical and operational support to customers and project teams.
• Manage logistics, inventory, equipment mobilisation, and resource allocation across projects.
• Ensure operational equipment and assets are maintained, inspected, tested, and available for deployment.
• Drive operational performance, service quality, and customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor project costs, utilisation of consumables, rentals, and overall operational efficiency.
• Produce and review operational reports, procedures, and performance metrics to meet customer requirements.
• Establish and maintain lessons learned databases to improve future project execution.
• Coordinate staffing requirements and competency development to support current and future projects.
• Collaborate closely with internal departments, clients, vendors, and relevant authorities to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, contractual obligations, and business ethics standards.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Operation Manager should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience within the oilfield services industry.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience managing projects, operations, or field service teams.
• Strong background in Surface Well Testing, Produced Water Treatment, or related production services.
• Experience delivering services to both domestic and multinational oil & gas operators.
• Solid understanding of operational planning, budgeting, and cost management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage both onshore and offshore operations.
• Proactive, accountable, and capable of working in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead strategic operations within a highly specialised production services business.
• Exposure to major energy operators and diverse operational environments.
• Career advancement within an international organisation focused on operational excellence and innovation.