Remote Production Operations Manager

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional salary and executive bonus

Fully remote work arrangement

Executive health benefits

Stock options or equity participation

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Remote Production Operations Manager to lead oil and gas production across multiple sites from a fully remote location in South Africa. This senior role requires deep expertise in production engineering, operational efficiency, and distributed team management to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective output.

You will develop plans, mentor field teams, drive performance improvements, and collaborate with reservoir, drilling and commercial teams to meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Chemical Engineering or a related technical field.
• 10+ years in oil and gas production operations, with 3+ years in management/supervisory role.
• Proven remote and field-based team leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of production optimization, artificial lift, and surface facilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to HSE excellence and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans to maximize oil and gas production while minimizing costs.
• Oversee daily production operations, ensuring safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Manage remote and field-based production teams, fostering high performance and accountability.
• Implement best practices for equipment maintenance, integrity management, and troubleshooting.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and implement optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers, drilling teams, and commercial departments to align goals.

Skills

Production optimization

Artificial lift systems

Surface facilities

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Chemical Engineering

Master's degree or MBA (plus)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and results-driven Remote Production Operations Manager to oversee and optimize their oil and gas production activities across various sites, managed entirely from a remote location. This senior leadership position requires a deep understanding of production engineering, operational efficiency, and team management in a distributed environment. You will be responsible for ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective production, driving performance improvements, and managing a team of field operations personnel. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced leader to shape production strategies and implement best practices within a forward-thinking, remote-first organization in the South African oil and gas sector .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans to maximize oil and gas production volumes while minimizing operational costs.
• Oversee daily production operations, ensuring adherence to safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Manage and mentor remote and field-based production teams, fostering a culture of high performance and accountability.
• Implement best practices for equipment maintenance, integrity management, and operational troubleshooting.
• Analyze production data, identify trends, and implement optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers, drilling teams, and commercial departments to ensure alignment and achieve business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Master's degree or MBA is a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in oil and gas production operations, with at least 3 years in a management or supervisory role.
• Proven ability to manage complex operations and large teams effectively from a remote setting.
• Strong knowledge of production optimization techniques, artificial lift systems, and surface facilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to HSE excellence and regulatory compliance.

Benefits

• Exceptional salary and executive bonus package.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled work-life balance and flexibility.
• Comprehensive executive health benefits package.
• Generous stock options or equity participation.
• Significant opportunities for strategic impact and career growth within the company.