Lead Field Operations Supervisor

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package with incentives

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Career advancement

Company vehicle

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Lead Field Operations Supervisor to oversee critical oil and gas site operations in Tembisa. The role focuses on directing field teams, coordinating resources, and upholding rigorous safety and environmental standards to meet production goals.

You will mentor staff, drive performance, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and logistics to ensure operational continuity.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in field operations within oil & gas
• At least 3 years in a supervisory role
• Strong understanding of upstream or downstream oil & gas processes and equipment
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Excellent knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations (HSE)

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct daily field operations, ensuring targets for production, safety, and environmental compliance are met.
• Mentor field operations personnel, promoting high performance and safety consciousness.
• Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, and logistics teams for efficient resource deployment.
• Enforce strict safety protocols, conduct regular site inspections and safety audits.
• Monitor performance metrics, analyze data, and report KPIs to senior management.

Skills

Field operations

Leadership

HSE regulations

Decision making

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Lead Field Operations Supervisor to oversee critical operations in the oil and gas sector based in Tembisa . This leadership position requires a proactive individual capable of managing daily site activities, ensuring optimal performance, and upholding the highest standards of safety and environmental compliance. You will be instrumental in directing field teams, coordinating resource allocation, and driving efficiency in a challenging operational landscape, making a tangible impact on the company's production goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct daily field operations, ensuring targets for production, safety, and environmental compliance are met.
• Manage and mentor field operations personnel, fostering a culture of high performance and safety consciousness.
• Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, and logistics teams to ensure efficient resource deployment and operational continuity.
• Implement and enforce stringent safety protocols and procedures, conducting regular site inspections and safety audits.
• Monitor operational performance metrics, analyze data, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in field operations within the oil and gas industry , with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of upstream or downstream oil and gas processes and equipment.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and make critical decisions in a fast-paced environment in Tembisa .

Benefits

• Attractive salary package with performance incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement planning.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a leading energy company .
• Exposure to diverse operational challenges and cutting-edge technologies.
• Company vehicle and mobile phone provided for business use in Tembisa .