Operations Manager in Houston, Texas at W&T Offshore, Inc.

TITLE: Operations Manager

ABOUT THE COMPANY: W&T Offshore, Inc. (NYSE: WTI) is a thriving, independent oil and natural gas producer operating in the Gulf of America, the second-largest producing basin in the U.S. for nearly four decades.

ABOUT OUR EMPLOYEES: We have built a team of talented and collaborative individuals who are committed to cultivating a culture of integrity, honesty, trust, respect, and communication. Our mission is to attract and retain like-minded team members who will grow and prosper within our W&T community.

W&T offers a competitive total rewards program designed to provide competitive pay, health and financial benefits, and work-life balance.

WORKING LOCATION: Houston Office - 5718 WESTHEIMER RD 77057

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-Time

SCHEDULE: In Office - Mon -Thurs - 9 hours/Friday - 4 hours

FLSA STATUS: Salary - Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY: The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing daily offshore and field operations to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production across all assets. This role provides leadership to field personnel, coordinates cross-functional activities, and drives timely resolution of operational issues to maximize production and asset value. The Operations Manager serves as a key communication link between field operations, engineering, supply chain, and exec

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operational Leadership & Daily Oversight

• Lead and maintain consistent communication with direct reports across multiple operating areas, including Mobile Bay, East/Deepwater, Central/West, Construction, Supply Chain/Logistics, Measurement, and Production teams.
• Monitor daily production performance across all fields and identify discrepancies, risks, or optimization opportunities.
• Review and analyze daily production reports, including morning summaries, area reports, and field-level updates.
• Ensure timely response to planned and unplanned downtime, coordinating with field leadership and engineering teams to restore production as quickly as possible.
• Develop and execute action plans to bring impacted fields back online and maintain base operating levels.
• Address personnel issues, performance concerns, and workforce planning needs.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to field supervisors and operational staff.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintain strong alignment with senior leadership, including the VP & General Manager and Asset Management teams, on operational performance and upcoming activities.
• Communicate critical issues—such as major production outages, safety incidents, or environmental events—to executive leadership in a timely manner.
• Foster collaboration across Health, Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory teams to ensure compliance and operational integrity.

Safety, Compliance & Risk Management

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to all health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with HSE leadership to address incidents, implement corrective actions, and mitigate operational risks.
• Ensure all operations are conducted in compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Partner with Reservoir, Production, and Facility Engineering teams to address production issues, evaluate downtime impacts, and optimize output.
• Coordinate closely with Construction to plan and execute work scopes, minimizing operational disruption.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Logistics to ensure timely availability of materials, transportation, and equipment (e.g., vessels, helicopters, lift boats, expedited shipments).
• Align with Marketing, Drilling & Completions, and Plug & Abandonment teams on operational priorities and scheduling.

Supply Chain & Financial Oversight

• Review and approve procurement requests and purchase orders (e.g., ProcureIT).
• Review and approve vendor invoices (e.g., OpenInvoice).
• Ensure cost-effective use of resources while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Develop a strong understanding of labor costs and operational expense drivers, with a focus on Lease Operating Expense (LOE).
• Partner closely with Human Resources and the COO to manage LOE labor expenses, including workforce planning, overtime management, and cost optimization initiatives.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university is required.
• 10+ years of oil and gas operations experience, with offshore or multi-asset experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of production operations, logistics, and field execution.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to make operational decisions that align with financial and cost objectives.
• Working knowledge of labor cost management, LOE structures, and workforce optimization strategies.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Key Competencies

• Operational Excellence
• Business & Financial Acumen
• Strategic Thinking & Execution
• Leadership & Team Development
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Safety & Risk Management
• Decision-Making Under Pressure

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Reports to the Corporate Office daily and adhere to schedule.
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device.
• Ability to have face to face conversations with stakeholders, peers and management and BOD.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed.
• Comply with company policies and procedure.

PHYSICAL REQIREMENTS:

• Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.
• Occasionally lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
• Requires occasional local and national.

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee. W&T Offshore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.

W&T Offshore Inc. offers competitive total rewards including health & welfare benefits, 401k match, competitive pay and an annual bonus program (STI).

W&T Offshore does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.