The Hawk Group · 10 hours ago
Operations and Development General Manager
Anchorage, AK
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
20+ years expThe Hawk Group is seeking an Operations and Development General Manager to lead their U.S. Onshore Operations team in Alaska. This senior leader will provide technical and strategic oversight for all Alaska field operations, ensuring safe and efficient execution of exploration and production activities.
EnergyOil and GasProject Management
Hiring Manager
Sherill Lumba
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
Required
Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
20+ years in oil and gas operations, with 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
Company
The Hawk Group
With offices in Texas, Alaska, and Italy, Hawk specializes in project management and QA/QC services for owners, contractors, developers and engineers.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Pat McQuillan
CEO
Cameron Johnson
WSC Operations Engineer
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