Operations Manager - Cementing Drilling Services

 Job Overview 

The Cementing Operations Manager – Drilling Services is responsible for leading and managing all cementing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality service delivery. This role encompasses planning, execution, personnel management, and continuous improvement of cementing activities, with overall accountability for safety, service quality, customer satisfaction, and financial performance. The position also involves business development, risk management, resource optimization, and coordination with cross-functional teams to deliver operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the planning, design, and execution of all cementing jobs, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with client requirements.

• Manage preparation of cement slurries, additive blending, and lab testing to meet operational and well integrity objectives.

• Ensure optimal utilization, readiness, and maintenance of cementing units, bulk plants, pumping equipment, and related tools.

• Supervise pre-job engineering activities including slurry design, laboratory testing, and simulation to ensure operational success.

• Coordinate closely with drilling and completions teams to align cementing programs with well construction plans.

• Monitor real-time job performance, making operational adjustments to maintain safety, service quality, and efficiency.

• Review post-job reports, analyze operational data, and apply lessons learned for continuous improvement.

• Ensure compliance with HSSE regulations, API standards, and company policies across all cementing operations.

• Manage and optimize inventory of cement, additives, and chemicals to avoid shortages or excess.

• Oversee preventive maintenance schedules and certification programs for cementing equipment and pressure control systems.

• Lead troubleshooting of operational issues such as lost circulation, gas migration, or zonal isolation failures.

• Support the development and training of cementing engineers, supervisors, and field crews to maintain technical competency.

• Work closely with sales and technical teams to prepare tenders, cost estimates, and client-specific cementing solutions.

• Develop strategies to improve pumping efficiency, reduce non-productive time (NPT), and enhance service quality.

• Maintain close communication with clients at all stages of projects to ensure satisfaction and foster long-term partnerships.

• Manage budgets, P&L, and cost control measures to meet financial objectives for the cementing product line.

• Provide ethical leadership and a strategic vision to drive operational excellence and business growth.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management abilities with experience in supervising cementing crews.

• In-depth technical knowledge of cementing design, equipment, fluids, and field execution.

• Ability to troubleshoot and solve complex cementing challenges in real-time.

• Financial management skills, including budgeting, cost control, and P&L responsibility.

• Proficiency in cementing-related operational software and reporting systems 

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and client relationship skills.

• Knowledge of HSSE regulations, API standards, and industry best practices for well cementing.

• Strategic thinking and process improvement capabilities.

• Fluent in English.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; equivalent industry experience considered.

• Minimum 7 years of cementing operations experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.

• At least 2 years of P&L management experience within oilfield services.

• Proven track record in cementing job design, execution, and post-job evaluation.

• Strong experience in customer engagement and business development within cementing services.

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