Our client (HQ in Abuja, Nigeria) is part of a European group of investors with a strong expertise in logistics for semi-solid and liquefied hydrocarbon products in Africa.
The family owned company operates state-of-the-art production facilities and is building and developing a large transportation fleet and a highly specialized logistic network and infrastructure to service demanding industrial customers all over Nigeria and West-Africa.
To further manage, expand and develop the company’s infrastructure, installations, projects and operations, the group is hiring an experienced :
Chief Operating Officer - Oil & Gas Industry – Nigeria & Africa
In this position you will be responsible for managing all the activities associated with the start-up, commissioning, operations, processes and maintenance of the company's liquefaction and regasification projects, facilities and installations in Nigeria and with the expansion of the operations to other African countries
* You will be leading and coordinating a diverse and qualified own staff and subcontractors in different fields of expertise : Engineering (Civil, Construction, Mechanical, E&I, Automation, Design), Maintenance, Project Management, Operations, HSE.
* You will carry P&L and budget responsibility for the department and for all production facilities and external installations, including cost and inventory control, forecasting, replenishment planning.
* You will ensure optimal efficiency, profitability, operational excellence and safety of the facilities and operations.
* You will liaise with customers in close collaboration with the Sales Department regarding operations of existing facilities and requirements for new projects and installations.
* You will coordinate efficiently with the Plant Manager and with other departments and maintain good relations with staff, clients, vendors, peers, authorities and regulatory agencies.
* You will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and to the Chairman & Board of the company.
To qualify for this position you have a relevant technical degree or certification with a proven successful (expatriate) senior management experience in the capacity of e.g. COO, Director of Operations, Plant General Manager or Technical Director in the Oil & Gas, Process, Construction or related industries. Ideally experience in a multi-site industrial environment including both production facilities as well as complex and high-scale logistic/ transportation operations with a large number of external installations/ stations under own management.
* The ability to carry full P&L and budget responsibility for the company's sites, installations, projects and operations.
* You are a high-impact, entrepreneurial and customer focused manager with a strong experience in elevating effectiveness and efficiency in the areas of staffing, equipment, methods and processes.
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