Field Operations Manager JOB DESCRIPTION GUIDE

Field Operations Manager Salary Guide

Looking to hire top talent or advance your career? Our expertly researched salary guide for 2024 provides valuable insights into Oil and Gas positions!

Field Operations Manager Core Duties and Qualifications

In the oil and gas industry, field operations manager must coordinate the overall running of physical operations at the field to guarantee that extraction, production, and maintenance are done effectively, safely, and legally. This position includes organizing human resource, logistics and production process to effectively increase maximum output with maintaining safety standards.

 Field operations managers work with engineers, technicians, health & safety, to help them solve problems, address and allocate resources, and integrate changes to the operation.

Desired Profile For A Field Operations Manager

Roles and Duties

Field operations manager plays a key role for the efficiency and profit of field operations and manager is also responsible for setting performance criteria and achieving it while also performing following duties and responsibilities:
  • Monitor physical operations on site to guarantee safe productivity.
  • Work together with engineering, maintenance, and safety groups to deal with the problems.
  • Oversee work volumes, and determine how work can be done with maximum efficiency.
  • Provide overall management of issued resources, transportation for field activities, and supplies.
  • Ensure that you strictly comply with all health, safety, and environmental standards.
  • Keep costs and spending in check to ensure that financial goals are met.
  • Generate and analyze reports on the field performance, and operations productivity.
  • Optimize operation and productivity best practices to create boundless opportunities.

Qualifications And Certifications

Find below the specifications and certifications given by top oil and gas companies for the job of a field operation manager.
  • Required bachelor’s degree or equivalent in:
    • Petroleum engineering
    • Mechanical engineering
    • Chemical engineering
    • Industrial engineering
    • Supply chain management
    • Related field
  • Master’s degree in business administration (MBA), engineering, operations management, or related field is preferred.
  • Professional certifications of Certified Operations Manager (COM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Field Service Manager (CFSM), and others are suggested.

Skills And Expertise

Following are the list of skills and requirement of experience outlined by top oil and gas firms:

  • 5 — 10 years of prior field operation, supply chain management, on-site operations, or related experience.
  • Knowledge of operations software (ERP, CRM) & project management tools (Asana, Trello).
  • Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental standards.
  • Financial acumen.
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Good communication and leadership skills.
  • Project and team management skills.

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