Job Description

Specific Responsibilities

The Operations Manager - Alaska for Apache Corporation will be a member of Apache’s Exploration Team at the company’s Alaska location reporting to the Director, Onshore Geology. The Operations Manager will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all field operations in Alaska. This executive will ensure the safe, efficient, and profitable execution of exploration and production operations in accordance with company standards, local regulations, and best practices. The role requires a proven leader with extensive experience managing upstream oil and gas operations, particularly with experience in Alaska.

This role will be primarily responsible for the following:

Provide overall leadership and direction for all drilling, completions, production, and field operations.
Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with the company’s growth objectives and technical standards.
Oversee planning and execution of drilling programs, ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and cost efficiency.
Direct operational budgeting, forecasting, and cost control to meet performance and financial targets.
Ensure strict compliance with local regulations, HSE standards, and company policies.
Coordinate with engineering, geoscience, and project management teams to optimize well performance and resource recovery.
Build and mentor a high-performing local operations team; promote safety culture and operational excellence.
Oversee contractor management, procurement, and logistics for drilling and field operations.
Serve as the company’s senior representative with government agencies, JV partners, and key stakeholders.
Monitor field performance and operational KPIs, recommending continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead crisis management and emergency response readiness across all sites.
Support corporate strategic planning and investment decisions for Alaska operations.

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline (Master’s preferred).
20+ years of progressive experience in oil and gas operations, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
Strong technical knowledge of drilling, production, and well operations.
Proven track record managing onshore operations or frontier markets.
Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and large-scale field operations.
Deep understanding of HSE and regulatory frameworks for upstream oil and gas.
Strong financial acumen, including experience in budget management and cost optimization.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Prior experience establishing or expanding operations in Alaska.
Ability to navigate government relations, local content requirements, and regional supply chain challenges.
High adaptability, cultural sensitivity, and leadership presence in cross-border environments.

Competencies

The successful candidate will lead by example through successfully demonstrating the following:

Core Competencies

Communication: Writes, speaks, and presents information effectively and persuasively across communication setting;
Results: Pursues work with energy, drive, and results orientation to positively impact Apache’s business success;
Collaboration: Works in partnership with others and encourages different perspectives, while building and maintaining trust; and
Culture: Willingness and ability to align one’s behavior with the needs, priorities, and goals of Apache.

Leadership Competencies

Servant Leadership: Inspires and enables performance excellence through feedback, empathy, development and empowerment;
Strategic Mindset: Applies business acumen to see the big picture, understand business issues, and exhibit financial stewardship;
Change Leadership: Inspires change by challenging the status quo, generating support, and executing improvement projects to achieve business outcomes; and
Leading Effective Teams: Enables performance excellence through effective structure, delegation, and motivation.