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.

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.