Chief Operating Officer at a New Independent Oil Exploration and Production Company

A new independent Oil Exploration and Production company is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer

Job Description

• The position requires a candidate with experience in Oil and Gas upstream management including reservoir management, engineering, geosciences, drilling, completion, production, surface facilities, etc.
• Candidate will start the operation of the company and drive the business growth to operational excellence along the following lines:
  • Develop and supervise the execution of exploration and production work program with respect to geosciences – (geophysical and geological>, environmental activities, pre-drilling, evaluation and post drilling appraisal wells.
  • Lead a group of geoscientists and engineers with regard to assets evaluation, leading to drilling and other operational matters
  • Lead the development of the company’s short and long term strategies to meet the goals set by the board of directors
  • Conduct technical and economic studies to define, plan and execute field development plans.
  • Develop plans, identify and collate relevant documents for obtaining permits, approvals and consents for asset development
  • Plan and execute the process of obtaining regulatory permits and project approvals for drilling and other field development activities from relevant authorities.
  • Drive and manage the company activities, investments with corporate alliances/joint venture partners
  • Design and implement bushiess strategies, plans and procedures.
  • Planning, programming of investment requirements, estimates and budgets.
  • Prepare and present reports from time to time to the Board of Directors and government agencies in all technical and operational matters.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering or Geosciences; a second degree in MBA or accounting/social science qualifications will be an advantage.
• Must have a minimum of 18 years of continuous and progressive operational leadership and managerial experience in a reputable oil and gas exploration and production company.
• Must demonstrate competency in strategic planning and data analysis and performance/operations metrics.
• Must have interpersonal and high communication skills and be problem solving.
• Knowledge and fluency of French (oral and written) will be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
21st April, 2021.