Chief Operating Officer (COO)

About this role

A Chief Operating Officer is sought to lead day-to-day operations for a fast-growing indigenous company with activities in petroleum haulage, trucking logistics, and oil and gas services. The role focuses on fleet management, haulage operations, and logistics across the nationwide operations, with reporting to the Managing Director/CEO. The employer provides logistics and support services to major players in the oil and gas value chain. The COO will drive operational excellence, cost efficiency, regulatory compliance, and achievement of business objectives.

What you would do

• Provide strategic leadership and overall operational direction for truck haulage and oil & gas logistics operations nationwide.
• Oversee end-to-end fleet operations, dispatch, maintenance, safety, and route management to maximise efficiency and profitability.
• Drive operational efficiency, cost control, and implement SOPs across all operational units.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and HSSE standards.
• Manage P&L, budgets, and operational KPIs to ensure sustainability and growth.
• Lead and manage Operations Managers, Fleet Managers, HSE and Logistics teams.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare and present operational reports and strategic recommendations to the Board.

What they are asking for

• Experience in senior operations leadership within haulage, logistics, or oil and gas services.
• Strong track record in fleet management, safety, and compliance.
• Experience managing P&L, budgets, and KPI performance.
• Ability to lead diverse teams including operations, HSE, and logistics.
• Stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic thinking with ability to drive growth and efficiency.

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