Senior Gas Processing Ops Leader | Safety & Growth

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Presencial; ZAR 2.000.000 - 3.200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Housing or housing allowance

Full medical aid (family)

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to oversee gas processing facilities in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The role demands strategic leadership, deep process knowledge, and a track record of safe, efficient operations in large-scale industrial settings.

The ideal candidate has a chemical or mechanical engineering background, an MBA is a plus, and at least 10 years of operations leadership experience in oil and gas or petrochemicals.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering required.
• MBA or relevant advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum 10 years in operations management within oil, gas, petrochemical, or gas processing sectors.
• Proven track record leading large-scale industrial operations and complex facilities.
• Strong knowledge of gas processing technologies, plant operations, and maintenance strategies.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Solid HSEQ regulatory knowledge and practices.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee daily operations of gas processing facilities, ensuring safety, reliability and efficiency.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to meet production targets and business objectives.
• Manage operational budgets, control costs, and identify efficiency improvements.
• Lead and develop a high-performing operations team of engineers, supervisors and technicians.
• Oversee maintenance planning and asset integrity to minimize downtime.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practices in operations management.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers, contractors and regulatory bodies.
• Guide implementation of new technologies and process upgrades.
• Promote a strong safety culture and compliance with company policies.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Strategic planning

Safety management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

MBA or relevant advanced degree (plus)

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to oversee gas processing facilities in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The role demands strategic leadership, deep process knowledge, and a track record of safe, efficient operations in large-scale industrial settings.

The ideal candidate has a chemical or mechanical engineering background, an MBA is a plus, and at least 10 years of operations leadership experience in oil and gas or petrochemicals.