Remote Upstream Operations Manager

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation package

Comprehensive medical cover

Long-term incentive plans

Leadership development

Remote role with global impact

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Remote Upstream Operations Manager to lead offshore and onshore production activities from a fully remote setting. You will guide field operations, ensure safety, and optimize costs while delivering high performance across global sites.

The role requires a strong engineering background, 10+ years in upstream oil and gas, and proven ability to manage remote teams, with a focus on asset integrity and digital monitoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with relevance to upstream oil and gas.
• 10+ years in upstream operations, with leadership experience.
• Proven ability to manage remote teams and operations.
• Strong background in production engineering, reservoir management and asset integrity.
• Excellent strategic planning, financial management and decision making.
• Experience with digital transformation and remote monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic operational plans for upstream assets.
• Oversee day-to-day production, well and facility operations, and maintenance.
• Enforce HSE policies across all sites and ensure compliance.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and identify optimization opportunities.
• Lead remote operations teams and foster accountability and continuous improvement.
• Monitor performance metrics and drive initiatives to improve production efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Financial management

Remote team management

HSE compliance

Digital transformation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, or Chemical)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a seasoned and strategic Remote Upstream Operations Manager to lead and optimize their offshore and onshore production activities. This senior leadership role, performed entirely remotely, will oversee all aspects of field operations, ensuring maximum production efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness. You will manage teams across various geographical locations, leveraging technology to drive operational excellence and maintain high standards of performance within the oil and gas upstream sector .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic operational plans for upstream production assets, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Oversee day-to-day production operations, including well management, facility operations, and maintenance.
• Implement and enforce stringent health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies and procedures across all operational sites.
• Manage budgets, control operational expenditures, and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Lead and mentor remote operations teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor operational performance using key metrics and drive initiatives to enhance production and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, or Chemical) or a related field.
• Extensive experience (10+ years) in upstream oil and gas operations , with a significant portion in leadership roles.
• Proven track record of managing remote teams and operations effectively.
• Strong understanding of production engineering, reservoir management, and asset integrity.
• Excellent strategic planning, decision-making, and financial management skills.
• Experience with digital transformation initiatives in operations and remote monitoring systems is essential.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive salary and comprehensive bonus structure.
• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance.
• Generous stock options and long-term incentive plans.
• Executive-level professional development and leadership training.
• The flexibility of a senior role performed entirely from your remote location.