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Apache Corporation · 21 hours ago

Operations & Development General Manager - Alaska

Anchorage, AK

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

20+ years exp

Apache Corporation is a leading energy company focused on providing affordable and sustainable energy solutions. They are seeking an Operations and Development General Manager for Alaska to deliver technical and strategic oversight for field operations, ensuring efficient and profitable execution of exploration and production activities.

Clean EnergyEnergyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas

Responsibilities

Provide technical direction, oversight and leadership for drilling, completions, production, and field operations related to exploration and appraisal campaigns

Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with the company’s growth objectives and technical standards

Work in partnership with Exploration Director and multidisciplinary teams including subsurface, engineering, geoscience, and project teams to plan and execute safe, compliant, cost-effective programs

Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cost control, contractor procurement, logistics, HSE compliance, crisis response, and KPI monitoring

Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing local team, promoting a safety-first culture and operational excellence

Coordinate with the current operator (Armstrong) on the transition of operatorship to Apache for exploration and appraisal drilling activities

Lead phased team expansion aligned with exploration outcomes and Apache senior leadership input

Direct all phases of development including concept screening, FEED, EPC contracting, commissioning and start-up

Advise on corporate strategy, analysis to support investment decisions related to development of discovered resource in Alaska

Manage talent sourcing (internal, external, contractors), and regulatory engagement to expedite discovery-to-first-oil timelines

Qualification

Upstream oilGas experienceDrillingProduction operationsTeam buildingLeadershipPetroleum Engineering degreeHSE compliance knowledgeVendor relationshipsResults orientationServant LeadershipChange LeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

20+ years in oil and gas operations

5+ years in senior leadership

Proven expertise building multidisciplinary teams and managing large-scale North Slope operations

Deep technical knowledge of drilling, production, and well operations

Established track record and vendor relationships for North Slope drilling and development

Strong grasp of HSE, regulatory, financial, and stakeholder management principles

Proficiency navigating government relations, local content, and regional supply chain issues

Preferred

Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Family-friendly work environment

Overall well-being

Company

Apache Corporation

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Our primary product is energy, and where there is reliable, affordable energy, people are healthier, have access to better education, and are given greater opportunities to elevate their families to higher standards of living.

Founded in 1954

Houston, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees