Managing Director – Upstream Oil & Gas

About the Role

Nestoil Plc is a leading indigenous Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) provider in Sub-Saharan Africa, delivering world-class energy solutions to major International Oil Companies. We are currently seeking a visionary and results-driven Managing Director to lead our Upstream Oil & Gas division and steer our continued market dominance.

• Provide visionary strategic leadership for all upstream oil and gas operations, aligning business goals with corporate objectives.
• Drive operational excellence, strict safety compliance, and innovative technology adoption across all projects.
• Cultivate and maintain high-level stakeholder relationships with IOCs, government bodies, and industry regulators including the NNPC.
• Ensure the successful execution of complex EPC projects, optimizing local content development and community relations.
• Manage P&L, optimize resource allocation, and oversee large-scale budgets to ensure long-term business profitability and value creation.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geosciences, Business Administration, or a related discipline; a relevant Master's degree or professional certification is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 15 to 20 years of executive leadership experience within the upstream oil and gas or EPC sector in Nigeria or Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Proven track record of managing multi-million-dollar energy projects and scaling business operations successfully.
• Exceptional commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of the Nigerian oil and gas regulatory framework.

• Competitive executive compensation package with performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage for self and family.
• Opportunities to shape the future of indigenous energy infrastructure in Africa.
• Executive mobility and professional development allowances.

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