Head of Operations

TON Corporate Services

The Head of Operations is responsible for overseeing all technical, logistical, and regulatory aspects of the company’s downstream activities. This includes managing the full lifecycle of petroleum product importation, inland distribution, contractor supervision, and support for the general business operations.
The role is critical in ensuring operational efficiency, cost optimization, safety compliance, and risk mitigation across a non-storage-based importation and distribution system.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Importation & Logistics Management

• Supervise the end-to-end process of petroleum importation, from vessel nomination to port clearance, discharge, and onward distribution.
  
• Interface with Customs, NPA, DPR, NMDPRA, and SON for smooth regulatory clearance and documentation.
  
Coordinate third-party depot partnerships and manage tanker/transport logistics for seamless delivery.

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2. Vendor and Contractor Oversight

• Select, vet, and manage relationships with third-party logistics providers, marine agents, transporters, and depot operators.
  
Conduct periodic performance reviews, compliance checks, and contract renegotiations.

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3. SOPs, Cost Control and Process Optimization

• Develop, implement, and monitor Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all operational activities.
  
Control operational budgets, reduce demurrage and logistics costs, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

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4. Compliance, Safety and Crisis Response

• Ensure full compliance with industry health, safety, and environmental standards (HSSE).
  
• Lead incident investigations, audits, and safety drills.
  
Respond effectively to operational disruptions such as port delays, regulatory hold-ups, or supply chain blockages.

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5. Team Leadership and Collaboration

• Build and lead an effective operations team including field officers, compliance staff, and logistics coordinators.
  
Coordinate closely with Sales, Finance, and Legal teams to align supply with commercial commitments.

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Requirements

• A good bachelor’s degree from a reputable university. A relevant master’s degree or professional qualification will be an advantage.
  
• 8 - 12+ years’ experience in oil & gas operations, particularly downstream activities.
  
• Strong background in product importation, marine logistics, and third-party vendor oversight.
  
• Excellent understanding of Nigerian regulatory procedures and operational terrain in Eastern Nigeria.
  
• Proven leadership in managing field teams, port operations, and emergency response.
  
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and crisis-management skills.
  
Willingness to travel and engage with ground-level logistics and operations.

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Benefits

• Competitive salary.
  
• Flexible work arrangements
  
• Performance-based bonuses
  
Opportunity to grow with a dynamic and visionary team.

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