Job description

Our Client – A leading Independent E&P company with significant global assets. Our client has made several significant discoveries in recent years and as such are now regarded as a true market leader in their space. A true adopter of the latest exploration & production techniques, our client has a strong track record of hiring only the brightest and collaborative staff.

Consistently ranked at the top of all relevant ranking systems, our client has an enviable global asset portfolio with a core focus on Africa – they are one of the few publically traded western firms to have a demonstrable track record of success in the region.

Job Description – An opportunity has arisen for a senior level individual to assume the position of Nigeria COO assuming full control and accountability for the largest producing assets my client has managing the full breadth of their portfolio, staff, commercial relationships and activities in Nigeria covering Exploration, Development & Production.

This position will manage and own all aspects of day-to-day technical and operational activities both onshore and offshore Nigeria.

Candidate Requirements - This is truly a career defining opportunity for someone to enter an organization who are trending upwards and to make a tangible impact on the global outlook and future revenue potential for this firm.

The successful candidate’s background will include;

- A substantial technical & operational background with a successful track record in managing complex and fast moving operations
- Excellent leadership skills and the ability to manage diverse teams and ensure consistent setting and hitting of any and all objectives and milestones
- Excellent understanding of upstream operations both onshore an offshore West Africa
- Financial awareness and the ability to develop and implement budgets in an Upstream producing business
- Proven ability to build and develop long-term commercial external relationships in West Africa
- A proven influencer at both local staff and group board level

The successful candidate will have had significant exposure to West Africa (ideally Nigeria) and have previously held or currently hold a senior ‘head of’, Director, VP or ‘C’ level position (ex-pat or local) in the region.

There is a full ex-pat package available for this position.

Should you wish to find out more about this exceptional opportunity in the first instance please make contact with Andrew Barber at Andrew.barber@earthstreamglobal.com