Operation & Maintenance Manager

Operations Management • Oversee daily field operations including production facilities, Terminal, tank Farm, pipelines, and processing units to ensure continuous and efficient output. • Monitor production performance against targets and implement corrective actions for deviations. • Coordinate with production engineers on well performance, flow assurance, optimization and Maintenance • Ensure smooth start-up, shutdown, and turnaround activities. Maintenance Management • Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for mechanical, electrical, civil, and instrumentation assets. • Manage maintenance schedules, spare parts inventory, and equipment reliability programs to minimize downtime. • Oversee maintenance of rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, turbines), static equipment (vessels, tanks, piping), electrical systems, and civil structures. • Coordinate shutdown/turnaround planning and execution with minimal production loss. HSE & Compliance • Ensure strict adherence to HSE policies, industry regulations, and statutory requirements (environmental, safety, occupational health). • Lead incident investigations, risk assessments, and permit-to-work systems. • Promote a strong safety culture across operations and maintenance teams. Team & Resource Management • Lead, supervise, and mentor operations and maintenance teams, including engineers, technicians, and contractors. • Plan manpower, tools, and equipment resources for field activities. • Manage vendor/contractor performance for outsourced maintenance and repair work. Budget & Reporting • Prepare and manage O&M budgets, cost control, and expenditure tracking. • Provide regular reports to senior management on production, maintenance KPIs, downtime analysis, and improvement initiatives. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant reliability and reduce operational costs. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent). • 5–10 years of relevant experience in operations and maintenance roles, with prior experience specifically in the oil & gas industry (upstream/midstream/downstream field operations). • Sound knowledge of oil & gas production processes, equipment, and maintenance practices. • Familiarity with HSE regulations, permit-to-work systems, and international codes/standards (API, ASME, IEC as applicable). • Experience with CMMS/maintenance management systems preferred. KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES • Strong leadership and team management abilities. • Good analytical and troubleshooting skills for equipment and process issues. • Effective communication and coordination with cross-functional teams and contractors. • Ability to work under pressure and handle emergency situations. • Proficiency in MS Office; exposure to SAP/CMMS tools is a plus. Willingness to work in remote field locations and rotational shifts, as required