Oil and gas operations manager | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Oil and gas operations managers plan and co-ordinate onshore and offshore exploration and production.

  • Inspect derricks, or order their inspection, prior to being raised or lowered.  
  • Inspect derricks for flaws, and clean and oil derricks to maintain proper working conditions.  
  • Control the viscosity and weight of the drilling fluid.  
  • Repair pumps, mud tanks, and related equipment.  
  • Set and bolt crown blocks to posts at tops of derricks.  
  • Listen to mud pumps
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Oil and gas operations managers typically work around 44 to 46 hours per week.

As a Oil and gas operations manager you will typically work as a contractor / self-employed.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    36,856 GBP *
    per year
    35,000 GBP
    65,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

    Salary statistics

    Average salary for Oil and gas operations manager

    • 37,815 GBP
    • 34,360 GBP
    Average salary for part-time Oil and gas operations manager
    Average salary for full-time Oil and gas operations manager

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    Part-time Full-time
    • 25,624 GBP
    • 23,734 GBP
    • 30,259 GBP
    • 36,856 GBP
    • 34,360 GBP
    • 37,815 GBP
    Salary over time for Oil and gas operations manager

    Salary for this role has increased over time
    • 32,661 GBP
    • 33,515 GBP
    • 35,107 GBP
    • 34,959 GBP
    • 36,120 GBP
    • 36,858 GBP
    • 36,856 GBP
    • 37,349 GBP
    • 31,329 GBP
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    Future outlook for Oil and gas operations managers

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    Very good outlook
    45 000+ jobs available
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    Balanced outlook
    -1% yearly wage growth (on average)

    Oil and gas operations manager - Your future job?


    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Oil and gas operations manager and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 69% of people in this role have do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications
    • 23% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
    • 5% of people in this role have a post-secondary qualification such as a Higher National Diploma

    You'll need:

    •  business management skills   
    •  administration skills  
    •  patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations  
    •  the ability to organise your time and workload  
    •  to be thorough and pay attention to detail  
    •  the ability to work well with others  
    •  the ability to think clearly using logic and reasoning  
    •  excellent verbal communication skills  
    • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

    Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Oil and gas operations manager

    Production & Processing Facilities

    What soft skills do I need?

    Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Oil and gas operations manager.
    Operation Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
    Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems
    Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
    Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
    Repairing Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools

    Things to highlight for your Oil and gas operations manager interview

    Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

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