Country Manager- Venezuela
Job Snapshot
Suite 217
Houston, TX 77027
Contact Information
Company Outlook
Privately held company with 1200 employees, Our Client has an existing backlog of
work that has created a tremendous opportunity for growth and is positioned to grow
revenue year over year for the foreseeable future.
Opportunity Positioning:
This is an excellent opportunity for the person who is entrepreneurial, exhibits exceptional
leadership and management skills; and has a desire to work in an ethical, safety driven
organization. The position of Country Manager, Venezuela has been created due to the
expansion of company activities in South America.
Our Client has an operations philosophy as open and growth oriented. The company
working environment is one where people have a “can-do” attitude and managers have an
open door policy. People are expected to take initiative in their positions and are given
both authority and responsibility to make goals. The overall morale is strong, especially
with the current growth of the company and the opening of new offices. The company has
a forward looking attitude and people in the company generally feel that they can move up.
The Person in the Country Manager role will provide leadership over many aspects of the
company’s projects. Operations management responsibilities include but are not limited
to; Drilling activities, maintenance, equipment, labor and materials. As well as monitoring
and coordinating resources. This position requires a high level of operations expertise with
the energy industry.
Location & Travel
• This position will be located in Venezuela.
• Travel will be based on business need and could vary from 30% to 50%.
Minimum Qualifications:
Professional Experience
Specific requirements include:
• 10 plus years as an Operations Manager with present energy related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Spanish knowledge preferred
• Offshore/deepwater knowledge preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of union contracts a must
• Must have knowledge of safety and energy regulations as set forth by regulatory
bodies.
• Knowledgeable in appropriate hardware and software systems
• Experience and knowledge working with regulators and governmental agencies
considered a plus.
