Remote Drilling Operations Leader | High-Impact, Flexible

Anglo American; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 2,400,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive health, dental, and vision

Fully remote position

Stock options / long-term incentive

Generous bonus structure

Job summary

Anglo American is seeking a highly experienced Remote Drilling Operations Manager to oversee drilling campaigns from a fully remote position. You will lead a team of drilling engineers and supervisors, ensuring safe, cost-effective execution and adherence to industry standards.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in oil and gas drilling, with at least 3 years in management, and a strong ability to plan, coordinate, and manage operations remotely across offshore and unconventional assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, execution, and supervision of all drilling operations, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Develop and manage drilling budgets, ensuring projects are completed within financial constraints.
• Lead and mentor a team of remote drilling engineers, supervisors, and other personnel.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations, environmental policies, and industry standards.
• Manage relationships with third-party service providers, contractors, and suppliers.
• Implement and monitor KPIs for drilling operations and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Drilling operations

Budget management

Remote team management

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Drilling software

Remote monitoring tools

Job description

Anglo American is seeking a highly experienced Remote Drilling Operations Manager to oversee drilling campaigns from a fully remote position. You will lead a team of drilling engineers and supervisors, ensuring safe, cost-effective execution and adherence to industry standards.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in oil and gas drilling, with at least 3 years in management, and a strong ability to plan, coordinate, and manage operations remotely across offshore and unconventional assets.