Field Operations Supervisor

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with overtime

Medical and retirement benefits

Paid time off

Leadership training opportunities

Stable work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks an experienced Field Operations Supervisor to oversee daily field activities at our energy facility. The role is hands-on and requires strong leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant execution.

You will manage technicians and operators, coordinate work schedules, review permits and safety briefings, and collaborate with maintenance and engineering to sustain equipment integrity and performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in field operations supervision in the energy sector.
• Strong knowledge of safety procedures and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct daily field operations activities for technicians and operators.
• Ensure operations are conducted in accordance with safety regulations and company procedures.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions to maintain efficiency.
• Manage work permits, safety briefings, and job hazard analyses for all field activities.
• Coordinate with maintenance, engineering and support departments to ensure seamless operations.
• Oversee inventory management for consumables and spare parts.

Skills

Field operations supervision

Safety procedures

Leadership

Communication

Instrumentation experience

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and safety-conscious Field Operations Supervisor to oversee daily operations at their energy production facility in Pretoria. This role is hands-on, requiring strong leadership to ensure efficient, safe, and compliant execution of field activities. You will manage a team of technicians and operators, coordinate work schedules, and maintain high standards of operational performance and equipment integrity. This is a critical on-site position within a company committed to operational excellence and the development of its field personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the daily activities of field operations teams, including technicians and operators.
• Ensure all operations are conducted in strict accordance with safety regulations, environmental policies, and company procedures.
• Monitor operational performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions to maintain efficiency.
• Manage work permits, daily safety briefings, and job hazard analyses for all field activities.
• Coordinate with maintenance, engineering, and support departments to ensure seamless operations.
• Oversee inventory management for operational consumables and spare parts.

Requirements

• Proven experience in field operations supervision within the energy sector.
• Strong knowledge of operational safety procedures and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with process equipment and instrumentation in an industrial setting.
• Willingness to work on-site in Pretoria and adhere to operational shift requirements.

Benefits

• Attractive salary with overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for leadership training and career advancement.
• A stable and supportive work environment in Pretoria.