Operations & HSE
Operations Manager — Global Hiring Overview
Operations Managers run large energy and industrial sites — production, maintenance, HSE, contractors, and budgets — at refineries, power plants, mines, and renewables hubs.
Median Salary
$155k
$112k – $220k
Demand Score
92/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
3.8K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+10%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for operations managers in the global energy market is exceptionally strong. Oil & gas operators, renewables developers, utilities, EPC contractors, mining companies, and energy software firms report a 10% year-on-year increase in Operations Manager mandates, driven by asset reliability, turnaround intensity, brownfield expansions, and HSE upgrades across oil & gas, power, and mining.
Salary Trend
Operations Manager compensation typically falls between $112k and $220k, with experienced ops mgrs in the global energy market commanding $220k+ at leading operators, IPPs, utilities, and EPC majors. Total compensation often includes shift premiums, offshore or remote allowances, performance bonuses, and equity where applicable.
Career Path
Operations Managers typically progress to Plant Manager, Maintenance Engineer roles, or into site director, regional VP, and Chief Operating Officer tracks across energy and industrial across the global hiring energy market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Run site operations and shift teams
- •Own production, cost, and HSE KPIs
- •Coordinate maintenance and outages
- •Manage contractors and capex
Qualifications
- •BSc engineering
- •10+ years energy / industrial operations
- •Strong leadership and HSE
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Operations Manager jobs by city
Operations Manager jobs in Houston
8.0K openings · $183k
Operations Manager jobs in Dallas
5.9K openings · $177k
Operations Manager jobs in Midland
6.1K openings · $171k
Operations Manager jobs in Denver
4.9K openings · $183k
Operations Manager jobs in Pittsburgh
4.6K openings · $163k
Operations Manager jobs in New Orleans
4.8K openings · $155k
Operations Manager jobs in Bakersfield
4.6K openings · $163k
Operations Manager jobs in Calgary
7.0K openings · $183k
Operations Manager jobs in Edmonton
5.5K openings · $174k
Operations Manager salary insights
Operations Manager salary in Houston
$183k
Operations Manager salary in Dallas
$177k
Operations Manager salary in Midland
$171k
Operations Manager salary in Denver
$183k
Operations Manager salary in Pittsburgh
$163k
Operations Manager salary in New Orleans
$155k
Operations Manager salary in Bakersfield
$163k
Operations Manager salary in Calgary
$183k
Operations Manager salary in Edmonton
$174k
Hiring by energy industry
Oil & Gas Operators hiring Operations Managers
National and international oil companies operating upstream, midstream, and downstream assets across the globe
Renewable Energy Developers hiring Operations Managers
Solar, wind, storage, and hybrid renewables developers building utility-scale and C&I projects worldwide
Power Generation Companies hiring Operations Managers
Independent power producers and utilities operating thermal, hydro, nuclear, and renewable generation portfolios
Nuclear Power Operators hiring Operations Managers
Nuclear utilities and SMR developers operating existing fleets and building new-generation reactors
Solar Developers hiring Operations Managers
Utility-scale and distributed solar developers, IPPs, and asset owners across global solar markets
Wind Farm Operators hiring Operations Managers
Onshore and offshore wind farm developers, owners, and O&M operators worldwide
Utility Companies hiring Operations Managers
Electric, gas, and water utilities operating generation, T&D, and customer-facing operations
Transmission System Operators hiring Operations Managers
TSOs operating high-voltage transmission networks, interconnectors, and balancing markets
Distribution Utilities hiring Operations Managers
DSOs and distribution companies operating MV/LV networks, smart meters, and customer connections
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Operations Manager in the global energy market is around $155k, typically ranging from $112k to $220k based on experience, asset class, and the energy employer.