Field Operations Manager (m/f)

Duties

• Actively and visibly lead creation and maintenance of a safe working culture through the +People programme, ensuring compliance with Sasol and drilling contractor safety systems
• Ensure all operations are conducted in the best interest of Sasol and in compliance with Sasol standards and legislative requirements
• Ensure safe delivery of quality wells: in time and in budget, meeting the agreed objectives and quality criteria
• Lead by example in establishing and maintaining One Team culture. Facilitate and ensure close collaboration and communication between Sasol personnel at all field and office locations and between Sasol, drilling contractor and service company personnel
• Senior Well Delivery representative and focal point for interface with all other in-field operations and stakeholders. Including CPF production operations, Group Technology civils, Well Services and Emergency Response
• Lead development of SHE plans and ensure execution of operations in accordance with Sasol Zero Harm Policy and Life Saving Rules
• Manage and support SHE Superintendent, Civils Superintendent, T3 Logistics Superintendent and Drilling & Completions Superintendent ensure effective supervision of all operations
• Ensure timely delivery of accurate and comprehensive operational reports and data
• Lead SHE performance monitoring and continual improvement, support delivery of SHE Assurance Plan and reporting of all incidents and quality investigations in a timely manner and in accordance with Sasol requirements
• Lead by example in driving performance culture, continuously assessing operational efficiency, identifying and sharing best practices, improvement opportunities and lessons learnt
• Steward and verify Service Provider’s performance and continual improvement ensuring knowledge and performance management processes are followed, including advance planning meetings, after action reviews and lessons learnt
• Review operational programs with the rig, field and London office teams as required
• Ensure coaching and development of all Sasol personnel including Trainees and Engineers in Training

Requisites

• Minimum 20 years of international experience in drilling and completions operations management Substantial experience with land rig and remote location operations including management of SHE, Civils and Logistics
• Bachelors’ degree or higher in Engineering
• Management of Major Emergencies or similar Emergency Response Training

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted