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Oil and gas operations manager apprenticeships

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Oil and gas operations manager apprenticeships - where to start

You can get into this job through
  • a university course
  • working towards this role

    • University
    You could do a degree or postgraduate qualification before applying to join an oil and gas company's management training scheme. Relevant subjects include engineering, science, mining and geology. You'll usually need 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree. You'll need a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study.


    Work
    You may be able to move into this role through training and promotion if you're already experienced in the industry. For example, if you're a project engineer, production manager or quality controller. 

    Oil and gas operations manager apprenticeships - what it takes

    Skills and knowledge

    You'll need: 

    • business management skills 
    • leadership skills 
    • knowledge of manufacturing production and processes 
    • the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure 
    • the ability to sell products and services 
    • the ability to monitor your own performance and that of your colleagues 
    • excellent verbal communication skills
    • maths knowledge 
    • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently
    Restrictions and Requirements
    You'll need to complete basic offshore safety training and have an offshore medical certificate.

    Oil and gas operations manager apprenticeships - what you'll do

    Day-to-day tasks

    As an operations manager, you will: 

    • make decisions about where to explore for fuel reserves
    • carry out risk assessments 
    • manage a technical team and subcontractors 
    • make sure production facilities are working efficiently 
    • meet production targets 
    • control budgets 
    • manage emergency response teams
    • make sure production processes, facilities and refineries meet safety standards
    Working environment
    You could work in an office, on a rig or visit sites. Your working environment may be outdoors some of the time.

    Career path and progression - Oil and gas operations manager apprenticeships

    You could become an operations director or work independently as an oil and gas consultant, travelling to production sites all over the world.

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