Operation Manager

About the role

An established company serving the Oil & Gas industry is seeking an experienced and driven Operations Manager to lead operations, with a strong focus on Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) services, team leadership, business opportunities and operational performance.

Key responsibilities

• Report to Site Director of the company
• Oversee and coordinate the company's overall operations focusing on Site Technical and Cost & Contract department to ensure smooth execution across teams
• Lead, monitor and support Branch Managers in Central, Northern and Southern region
• Manage and develop team members, ensuring strong performance, accountability and effective manpower coordination
• Drive sales and business development activities, identify new opportunities and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients
• Coordinate E&I projects and operational requirements within the Oil & Gas industry
• Work closely with management and branch teams to achieve operational and commercial targets
• Ensure projects and operations are executed safely, efficiently, on schedule and according to client requirements
• Maintain strong relationships with PETRONAS, contractors, clients and other industry stakeholders
• Provide regular operational, sales and performance updates to management

About you

• Degree in Electrical and Instrumentation, or related field
• Minimum 7 years working experience in the Oil & Gas industry, preferably within Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I)
• Experience in operations, project management, sales/business development or a related leadership role
• Strong leadership and people-management skills — able to lead, motivate and develop teams across multiple locations
• Good understanding of Oil & Gas project requirements and industry practices
• Experience dealing with PETRONAS and/or major Oil & Gas clients will be a strong advantage
• Commercially driven with the ability to identify and develop new business opportunities
• Strong communication, coordination, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Willing to travel to branches/project locations when required
• Able to be based in Kemaman, Terengganu

About us

An established company serving the Oil & Gas industry, with significant involvement in projects and business dealings with PETRONAS and other industry clients.