Field Service Manager

Ready to Drive Strategic Operations Management and Business Excellence in Cementing Services

Were partnering with a leading oil & gas company seeking a Field Service Manager to oversee cementing operations manage service delivery and drive commercial and operational performance across Port Harcourt. If you have strong expertise in operations management business development and strategic leadership in cementing services this is your opportunity to lead a high-performing team and impact major oil & gas projects.

What Youll Do

Strategic Operations Management

• Oversee all cementing and pumping operations across Port Harcourt area of responsibility
  
• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with business objectives
  
• Set performance targets for safety quality efficiency and financial metrics
  
• Drive operational excellence initiatives and continuous improvement programs
  
• Ensure service delivery meets or exceeds client expectations and contractual obligations
  
• Manage operational budgets cost control and resource optimization
  

Business Development & Client Management

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key clients and stakeholders
  
• Identify business growth opportunities and participate in commercial pursuits
  
• Support tender preparation technical proposals and contract negotiations
  
• Ensure client satisfaction through proactive engagement and issue resolution
  
• Drive service differentiation and competitive positioning in the market
  
• Collaborate with commercial teams on pricing strategy and contract management
  

Technical Leadership & Quality Assurance

• Provide technical oversight for complex cementing operations and challenging wells
  
• Review and approve cementing programs risk assessments and operational plans
  
• Drive innovation in cementing technology techniques and service offerings
  
• Ensure compliance with API standards regulatory requirements and industry best practices
  
• Investigate operational failures and implement corrective and preventive actions
  
• Champion technical excellence and engineering rigor across the organization
  

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead mentor and develop cementing engineers supervisors and field personnel
  
• Build high-performing teams through recruitment training and succession planning
  
• Conduct performance management including evaluations coaching and development plans
  
• Foster culture of accountability collaboration and continuous learning
  
• Manage organizational structure roles and responsibilities for optimal effectiveness
  
• Promote employee engagement retention and career growth opportunities
  

HSE Leadership

• Champion safety culture and drive HSE performance across all operations
  
• Ensure implementation of HSE management systems and compliance programs
  
• Set HSE objectives and monitor leading/lagging indicators
  
• Lead incident investigations and ensure effective corrective actions
  
• Participate in HSE audits management reviews and regulatory inspections
  
• Drive safety leadership visibility through field visits and engagement
  

Equipment & Asset Management

• Oversee cementing equipment fleet including maintenance reliability and utilization
  
• Develop capital expenditure plans for equipment upgrades and expansion
  
• Ensure adequate equipment capacity to meet operational demands
  
• Implement asset management strategies to optimize lifecycle costs
  
• Coordinate with maintenance logistics and supply chain functions
  
• Monitor equipment performance metrics and drive improvement initiatives
  

Financial Management & Reporting

• Manage P&L responsibility for cementing service line operations
  
• Control operational costs and drive efficiency to improve margins
  
• Monitor revenue profitability and cash flow performance
  
• Prepare and present operational and financial reports to senior management
  
• Ensure accurate forecasting budgeting and financial planning
  
• Drive commercial discipline in pricing contracting and cost management
  

Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with other service line managers on integrated operations
  
• Interface with senior client leadership on strategic matters
  
• Participate in business reviews strategic planning and organizational initiatives
  
• Coordinate with regional/global teams on technical standards and best practices
  
• Represent the organization in industry forums technical committees and conferences
  
• Build cross-functional partnerships to enable operational success
  

Why This Role Matters

Strategic Leadership: Shape the direction and success of cementing operations across a critical operational area.

Business Impact: Drive both operational excellence and commercial performance for sustainable growth.

Team Development: Build and lead teams that deliver world-class cementing services safely and efficiently.

Who You Are

• Bachelors degree in Petroleum Engineering Chemical Engineering or related engineering field (Masters degree preferred)
  
• Minimum 8 years experience in cementing operations with at least 3 years in management roles in oil & gas
  
• Proven track record in operations management client relationship management and business leadership
  
• Deep technical expertise in cementing engineering well construction and oilfield services
  
• Experience managing P&L budgets and commercial performance
  
• Strong knowledge of HSE management systems and regulatory compliance
  

What You Bring

• Exceptional leadership and people management capabilities
  
• Strategic thinking with strong business acumen
  
• Outstanding communication negotiation and influencing skills
  
• Results-driven mindset with focus on performance and accountability
  
• Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity in dynamic environments
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  
• Client-centric approach with commercial awareness
  
• Proven ability to drive change and operational transformation
  
• Excellent stakeholder management across all organizational levels
  
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours to support operations
  

Challenges Youll Embrace

• Leading diverse teams and operations across multiple locations and client sites
  
• Balancing operational demands with commercial objectives in competitive markets
  
• Driving performance improvement while maintaining safety and quality standards
  
• Managing client expectations in high-stakes complex operational environments