Oil and Gas Operations Manager

Also known as
Oil and gas production manager, oil and gas exploration manager

Become a “hero of science"

This exciting career explores where to find new fuel pockets and how to capture and use these on land and at sea. Work could involve travel to all kinds of environments.

At a glance

What can you expect from this role?
Average salary per year
£35000
Starter
Experienced
£35000
£75000
Typical hours
44 to 46 a week
You could work as a contractor / self-employed away from home
Flexible working hours?
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What to expect

Day-to-day tasks

As an operations manager, you will;

  • make decisions about where to explore for fuel reserves
  • carry out risk assessments
  • manage a technical team and subcontractors
  • make sure production facilities are working efficiently
  • meet production targets
  • control budgets
  • manage emergency response teams
  • make sure production processes, facilities and refineries meet safety standards

Working environment

You could work in an office, on a rig, or visit sites.

Your working environment may be outdoors some of the time.

Explore the different ways to get into this role

People in these types of job started their career paths after studying courses like the ones below.

University

You could do a degree or postgraduate qualification before applying to join an oil and gas company's management training scheme.…
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Work

You may be able to move into this role through training and promotion if you're already experienced in the industry.…
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Discover the skills you need for this role

People in these types of job possess skills like the ones below.

Skills and knowledge

You'll need:

  • business management skills
  • leadership skills
  • knowledge of manufacturing production and processes
  • the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
  • the ability to sell products and services
  • the ability to monitor your own performance and that of your colleagues
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • maths knowledge
  • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently

Career progression

Career progression opportunities include

You could become an operations director or work independently as an oil and gas consultant, travelling to production sites all over the world.

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