Mud-logging Operations Manager at Smart Partners

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and proactive Mud-logging Operations Manager based in Port Harcourt to oversee and drive operational success across all mud-logging contracts. This position offers excellent opportunities for career growth and leadership development.

Role Overview

The Mud-logging Operations Manager leads the execution, supervision, and continuous improvement of the company's mud-logging operations. This role ensures optimal performance across rigs, high-quality data delivery, safe execution, and excellent client satisfaction.

You will manage field teams, maintain operational readiness, enforce quality standards, and act as the company's operational representative to IOC clients. This position requires a strategic yet hands-on leader with strong operational discipline, deep technical understanding, and the ability to uphold company culture across distributed teams.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Management

• Lead full-cycle operational oversight for all mud-logging projects
• Manage mobilization, logistics, equipment deployment, and maintenance
• Ensure operational readiness, procedural compliance, and accurate reporting standards
• Monitor rig performance, sample workflows, gas detection accuracy, and real-time data quality
• Conduct operational audits and drive continuous improvements across rigs

Team Leadership & Performance

• Supervise Mudloggers, Data Engineers, and wellsite teams
• Build a performance-driven culture grounded in company values
• Train, mentor, evaluate, and discipline field personnel as required
• Promote teamwork, humility, safety-consciousness, and operational excellence

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary operational representative to IOC clients
• Attend daily operations meetings, well planning sessions, and after-action reviews
• Address concerns swiftly, implement corrective actions, and maintain strong client trust
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders on operational matters