26-108.U - Area Operations Manager

Hilcorp Energy • Anchorage, AK

5d

About The Position

As a member of an Asset Team, manages the daily operations of assigned oil and gas field(s) and supervises the technical and administrative personnel. Essential Job Responsibilities: Manages and supervises operations to achieve established goals: efficiently deploys available resources; plans and organizes staff assignments and workloads; trains, motivates, and evaluates team members; and reviews progress and directs changes as needed. Monitors daily production activities and well work reports to sustain maximum sales volumes. Provides input in the development of short and long-range operations studies, reports, and recommendations. Reviews, approves, and supervises procedures and cost estimates for well interventions, workovers, re-completions, and formation stimulations. Prepares requests for proposals (RFPs), obtains bids, and coordinates contract equipment and personnel for the field operations. Resolves operations problems identified by support groups to include drilling, environmental, safety, accounting and land departments. Reviews and approves authorization for expenditures (AFEs). Reviews and approves purchase orders (POs), invoices, and contracts related to operations. Conducts daily operations meetings and monthly lift cost meetings which includes detailed discussions on all operation’s financial and production performance. Frequently conducts field visits to evaluate operations and maintain a safe and environmentally sound workplace. Reviews Lease Operating Statements (LOS) and resolves discrepancies. Manages special projects as assigned by management. Adheres to the company’s values – integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and innovation. Supports company vision and mission. Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings. Other Job Responsibilities: Supervises personnel and conducts employee performance evaluations. Assists with salary administration. Assists with hiring and retention of personnel. Ability to be available 24 hours per day (on call for questions, emergencies, etc.). Maintains employee confidence and protects company assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential. Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional associations. Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Ten (10) years minimum oil and gas production field operations experience, prior Hilcorp experience is preferred
• Successful track record managing complex assets
• Proven results increasing production
• Proven track record of developing people into key positions
• Experience successfully developing challenged assets
• Develops self-directed teams to meet performance goals
• Develops team momentum, enthusiasm, and pride in company when accomplishing company goals
• demonstrate strong, dynamic team leadership skills
• Develops innovative solutions to complex problems
• Proficiently interprets production data and develops action plans to increase production
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public
• Thrives on completing multiple, diverse, and complex tasks of differing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with specific ability to translate complex financial information into easily understood presentations
• Exhibits proven leadership skills and can work under pressure
• Outstanding management, administrative, and organizational skills
• Valid driver’s license and driving record free of violations
• Proficient in the use and application of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Bachelor’s of Science Engineering Degree from an accredited four-year university or college

Responsibilities

• Manages and supervises operations to achieve established goals
• Monitors daily production activities and well work reports to sustain maximum sales volumes
• Provides input in the development of short and long-range operations studies, reports, and recommendations
• Reviews, approves, and supervises procedures and cost estimates for well interventions, workovers, re-completions, and formation stimulations
• Prepares requests for proposals (RFPs), obtains bids, and coordinates contract equipment and personnel for the field operations
• Resolves operations problems identified by support groups to include drilling, environmental, safety, accounting and land departments
• Reviews and approves authorization for expenditures (AFEs)
• Reviews and approves purchase orders (POs), invoices, and contracts related to operations
• Conducts daily operations meetings and monthly lift cost meetings which includes detailed discussions on all operation’s financial and production performance
• Frequently conducts field visits to evaluate operations and maintain a safe and environmentally sound workplace
• Reviews Lease Operating Statements (LOS) and resolves discrepancies
• Manages special projects as assigned by management
• Supervises personnel and conducts employee performance evaluations
• Assists with salary administration
• Assists with hiring and retention of personnel
• Ability to be available 24 hours per day (on call for questions, emergencies, etc.)
• Maintains employee confidence and protects company assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional associations
• Other duties as assigned by management

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager