About the Role
Hobark International Limited (HIL) is a leading provider of comprehensive services to the oil and gas industry with a strong global footprint and head office in Lagos, Nigeria. Through our specialized subsidiaries including Drillpet, Ultiproc, and Hobark CMS, we deliver exceptional drilling services, international procurement, and full-cycle recruitment solutions. We are currently seeking a dynamic and visionary Director of Operations to provide strategic and operational leadership across our upstream oil and gas activities, driving safe, efficient, and commercially sustainable operations.
Key Responsibilities- Provide overarching strategic and operational leadership for upstream oil and gas operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Manage multidisciplinary teams and critical operational assets to maximize efficiency, productivity, and safety.
- Oversee operational risk management, strict Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) compliance, and adherence to industry standards.
- Drive commercial, financial, and strategic planning initiatives to foster business growth and profitability.
- Engage and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and technical partners.
- Optimize production processes and operational workflows across drilling, procurement, and HR outsourcing divisions.
- 15 to 18 years of relevant experience in the oil and gas industry, with extensive background in upstream operations.
- Proven senior executive leadership experience in oil and gas operations, production, or asset management.
- Comprehensive understanding of upstream oil and gas operations and advanced production processes.
- Demonstrated success in managing large multidisciplinary teams and high-value operational assets.
- Expert knowledge of HSE regulations, operational risk frameworks, and international industry standards.
- Exceptional commercial acumen, financial management, and strategic planning capabilities.
- Outstanding leadership, stakeholder management, and high-stakes decision-making skills.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentive structure.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employee and dependents.
- Opportunities for professional development and executive leadership growth.
- Dynamic, international work environment with offices across multiple countries.