Weatherford

Oilfield services provider and equipment supplier

Operations Manager

Operations & LogisticsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePerth WA, AustraliaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline is required.
At least 7 years of operations experience is required.
At least 2 years of P&L management experience is required.
Proven experience managing field operations and project execution is required.
Strong financial acumen in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control is required.
Knowledge of operations, service quality, and sales integration is required.
Experience in a global or matrix organization is required.
Fluency in English is required.

Responsibilities

Lead and optimize field operations with accountability for safety, service quality, operational excellence, and financial performance, while driving continuous improvement and business growth.
Oversee operations, safety, quality, finance, and people management functions, aligning them with company objectives and customer expectations.
Lead and promote a strong safety culture across all operations.
Conduct safety meetings, incident investigations, and root cause analysis.
Ensure compliance with HSE policies, regulations, and industry standards.
Drive continuous improvement in safety, environmental, and compliance practices.
Lead operational activities, including resource planning, asset utilization, and inventory management.
Ensure high-quality service delivery and adherence to safety and operational standards.
Monitor and improve operational processes for efficiency and performance.
Provide technical support to teams and customers throughout the job lifecycle.
Manage equipment maintenance and ensure compliance with technical specifications.
Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
Collaborate with sales teams on bids, pricing, and new business opportunities.
Conduct regular service quality reviews with customers.
Translate customer requirements into operational procedures.
Drive business growth through operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
Own and manage the P&L for the assigned product line or geography.
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial performance.
Optimize resource utilization to improve EBITDA.
Ensure compliance with financial policies and contract requirements.
Lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
Drive performance management, succession planning, and talent development.
Partner with HR to recruit and retain talent.
Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous learning.
Maintain strong communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Collaborate across sales, operations, and support functions.
Clearly communicate expectations, roles, and performance objectives.

Desired Qualifications

Familiarity with JDE, Hyperion, Salesforce, PeopleSoft, or FieldFX is preferred.
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work in high-pressure environments.

Operations Manager – Australia

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead and optimize field operations with a strong strategic mindset. This role is accountable for safety, service quality, operational excellence, and financial performance, while driving continuous improvement and business growth.

You will oversee multiple functions including operations, safety, quality, finance, and people management, ensuring alignment with company objectives and customer expectations.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related discipline
7+ years of operations experience
2+ years of P&L management experience
Proven experience managing field operations and project execution

Skills & Competencies

Strong financial acumen (budgeting, forecasting, cost control)
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Strategic thinker with problem-solving abilities
Knowledge of operations, service quality, and sales integration
Ability to work in high-pressure environments
Experience in a global or matrix organization
Familiarity with systems such as JDE, Hyperion, Salesforce, PeopleSoft, FieldFX (preferred)
Fluent in English

Key Responsibilities

Safety, Compliance & Governance

Lead and promote a strong safety culture across all operations
Conduct safety meetings, incident investigations, and root cause analysis
Ensure compliance with HSE policies, regulations, and industry standards
Drive continuous improvement in safety, environmental, and compliance practices

Operations Management

Lead execution of operational activities, including resource planning, asset utilization, and inventory management
Ensure high-quality service delivery and adherence to safety and operational standards
Monitor and improve operational processes for efficiency and performance
Provide technical support to teams and customers across job lifecycle
Manage equipment maintenance and ensure compliance with technical specifications

Customer & Business Management

Build and maintain strong customer relationships
Collaborate with sales teams on bids, pricing, and new business opportunities
Conduct regular service quality reviews with customers
Ensure customer requirements are translated into operational procedures
Drive business growth through operational excellence and customer satisfaction

Financial Accountability

Own and manage the P&L for the assigned product line/geography
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial performance
Optimize resource utilization to improve EBITDA
Ensure compliance with financial policies and contract requirements

Leadership & People Development

Lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams
Drive performance management, succession planning, and talent development
Partner with HR to recruit and retain top talent
Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous learning

Communication & Collaboration

Maintain strong communication with internal and external stakeholders
Collaborate across sales, operations, and support functions
Clearly communicate expectations, roles, and performance objectives

About the Company

Weatherford

Oilfield services provider and equipment supplier

Weatherford International provides oilfield services and equipment to the global oil and gas industry. Its offerings cover the lifecycle of a well, from exploration and drilling to completion and production, using a range of tools, technologies, and field teams to support operators in locating, creating, and optimizing wells. The company differentiates itself through its long history, expansive global footprint, and a strategy built on growth through acquisitions to broaden its service capabilities, followed by a restructuring after bankruptcy to create a leaner, more adaptable business. Its goal is to help customers extract hydrocarbons efficiently and safely while navigating the changing energy market with a solid financial foundation.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Baar, Switzerland
Founded: 1941

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Weatherford

See more jobs