Exploitation Manager

Location: Libya

Job Purpose:

The Exploitation Manager is responsible for maximizing asset value through optimal reserves recovery, cost-effective development strategies, and integrated, multidisciplinary solutions. The role ensures effective field development planning and execution while maintaining strong engagement with customer management on asset-related matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee exploitation, reservoir engineering, geology, and geophysics activities for the asset.
• Ensure optimal reserves recovery through effective reservoir management and development strategies.
• Provide technical and managerial oversight of:
  • Subsurface and reservoir management
  • Drilling and completions
  • Workover, remedial, and stimulation operations
  • Production engineering and surface facilities
• Supervise multidisciplinary teams including Subsurface, Drilling, Production, and Facilities Engineering personnel assigned to the asset.
• Drive field development planning and execution, ensuring alignment with asset objectives.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders, acting as a primary interface on asset-related topics.
• Implement and manage portfolio and project control processes (budget, scope, and schedule).
• Ensure effective application of asset management principles, including capital planning and project execution.
• Establish and enforce asset management processes across:
  • Risk management
  • Contractor and procurement management
  • Human resources
  • Quality and communications
• Maximize asset value by balancing cost, schedule, and production performance.
• Promote and leverage synergies across assets, departments, and within SPM.
• Maintain regular communication and alignment with the SPM team.

Key Skills:

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent understanding of integrated asset management and field development.
• Ability to manage complex projects and portfolios.
• Strong commercial awareness (cost control, value optimization).
• High-level decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective communication and client-facing skills.

Additional Requirements :

• Willingness to work in remote or field locations and adapt to challenging environments.
• Experience working in international or culturally diverse environments is an advantage.
• Ability to operate in a dynamic and evolving operational context.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Geology, or related discipline (Master's preferred).
• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in oil & gas operations, with strong exposure to exploitation and field development.
• Proven experience in asset management, reservoir optimization, and integrated project delivery.
• Strong background in multidisciplinary operations (subsurface, drilling, production, and facilities).
• Previous leadership experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Experience in complex environments (onshore/offshore, mature or brownfields) is highly desirable.