General Manager, Operations
Core
Senior operational leader responsible for end-to-end downstream petroleum operations, including supply, marine discharge, terminal storage, and inland distribution.
Role type
General Manager, Operations (Downstream Petroleum)
Builds
Reliable supply chain for petroleum products supporting trading goals and customer satisfaction
Domain
Energy / Oil & Gas / Downstream / Logistics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
End-to-end petroleum operations, Marine-terminal/SPM/CBM operations, Asset utilisation, HSE and process safety leadership, Commercial and cost awareness, Crisis and emergency management, Performance management, Stakeholder management, People leadership, Continuous improvement
Preferred skills
Master's degree/MBA, Experience with Nigerian regulators (NMDPRA, NIMASA, NPA, SON)
Technologies
ERP systems, logistics dashboards
Responsibilities
Set operational objectives and supervise Head of Operations and terminal managers; Ensure safe vessel berthing, mooring, and discharge; Optimize product receipt, storage, and distribution; Oversee marine operations including lightering and pipeline transfer; Ensure compliance with HSE and regulatory standards; Lead multidisciplinary teams and drive performance; Prepare annual budgets and provide performance reports
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC