Field Foreman-STX

Western Midstream•Carrizo Springs, TX

About The Position

The Field Foreman works in Western Midstream LP’s Maverick Basin Gathering area of South Texas as part of a team responsible for optimizing asset value within a specific geographic area. The role collaborates with Production, HSSE, Land, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and other support groups to ensure compliant operations. The position oversees oil and natural gas gathering, compression, treating, and processing facilities, personnel, maintenance, budgets, safety, and environmental compliance. The position is based within 85 miles of Carrizo Springs, Texas; relocation is not available. The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with availability required for 24/7 on-call coverage. Travel is 0–10%.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in oil and gas production compressor facilities operations.
Experience in onshore facilities design.
Working knowledge of standard oilfield construction drawings, including P&IDs, Cause & Effects, and Area Classification.
Working knowledge of electrical and automation systems related to oil and gas production.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with engineering, technical peers, and management.
Ability to conduct employee performance coaching and manage complex scheduling.
Strong organization and planning skills, with flexibility and the ability to manage change.
Excellent verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills.
Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid U.S. driver’s license with no restrictions that would prohibit driving a company vehicle.
Must live within 85 miles of Carrizo Springs, Texas.

Responsibilities

Operate oil and natural gas gathering systems to meet company standards and objectives, maximize allowable production, and minimize operating costs.
Follow equipment repair manuals, mechanical schematics, industry standards, and company standards.
Understand basic compressor runs, load curves, and pump curves, as well as gas piping, facility design, and operations.
Communicate equipment, compression performance, and environmental problems to the supervisor.
Provide supervisory and technical support for natural gas gathering, compression, treating, and processing facilities.
Provide guidance and support for Process Safety Management compliance, including an understanding of OSHA 1910.119 and Department of Transportation-regulated pipelines.
Ensure employee safe work practices and compliance with environmental operating permit requirements; implement field personnel training and safety programs.
Develop facility operating budgets, control operating costs, manage projects, and coordinate scheduled maintenance for assigned facilities.
Supervise gathering personnel and manage manpower and gathering system operating costs while maintaining safe, ethical, efficient, and environmentally effective operations.
Maintain equipment in efficient operating condition, maintain equipment maintenance schedules, and monitor downtime for equipment such as LACT units, compressors, dehydration units, and vapor recovery units.
Complete assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision and work effectively in a team environment.
Ensure compliance with area-specific SPCC forms.
Ensure facility audits are conducted and documentation is completed.
Ensure required visual Mechanical Integrity checklists for associated Managed Equipment are completed and documentation is entered into SAP at required intervals.
Maintain working knowledge of the Mechanical Integrity process developed by the MI Team/Facilities Engineering Group.
Create facility diagrams and update them when equipment is added or removed.
Coordinate and communicate with engineering teams for economic optimization.
Communicate effectively with personnel, vendors, and contractors to align job performance with identified objectives and goals.
Perform job responsibilities in accordance with Western Midstream LP Core Values.