Onshore Installation Manager (Site Manager)

About the role

Assala Energy is seeking an experienced Onshore Installation Manager (OIM) to lead the safe, reliable and efficient operation of a production site in Gabon. Reporting to the Asset Manager, the OIM will be accountable for overall site performance, integrity and workforce engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Demonstrate visible leadership in Health, Safety, Environment and Social Performance and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Drive production optimisation, minimise unplanned downtime and improve asset reliability while meeting production targets.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, manage contractor activities and oversee maintenance, projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage site OPEX budgets, monitor expenditure and identify cost‑efficiency opportunities.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive upstream oil and gas experience, including senior site‑based leadership roles.
• Proven track record delivering production targets with strong safety performance.
• Fluent in English and French.

Required skills

• Petroleum Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Production optimisation
• Asset integrity management
• Operational risk management
• Emergency response coordination