Field Production Superintendent

FOURPOINT ENERGY LLC•Midland, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Supervises the field offices and production operations of FourPoint Energy in assigned area; overall responsibilities are performed in a safe and cost-effective manner. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Supervise field-based employees and manage key contract operators i.e.: field clerks, foreman and field operators. Supervise and procure roustabout crews, lease operators, wireline/slickline units, hot oil trucks, service rigs, water haulers, swabbing units, and other necessary contract production services. Supervise new well facility construction and equipping activities. Manage field office facilities and equipment inventory. Coordinate Safety and Operations training meetings; implement safety and environmental plans. Work with engineering to coordinate field operations and well workovers. Work with team members to achieve production and expense goals. Responsible for production optimization through downtime review, rate/pressure monitoring, lease operator utilization, and proper equipment selection/operation/maintenance. Responsible for purchasing items for field operations within designated approval authority and recommending capital expenditures. Determine and implement methods to find more cost effective ways to conduct production operations. Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts regarding field operations and maintenance. Responsible for helping team members minimize lost production and maximize cash flow; provide downtime and activity reports for management meetings. Communicate individual goals and complete annual performance reviews of team members. Other Duties and Responsibilities Communicate effectively with vendors and other company contacts. Help conduct on-site property reviews and safety meetings as required. Monitor Lease Operating Costs; approve invoices within delegation of authority and according to FourPoint process requirements. Help coordinate well/operation reviews with key personnel. Be a representative and ambassador of FourPoint in the field and local industry network.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
10+ years experience in well production, artificial lift, equipment maintenance, and facility operations.
Strong supervisory skills and demonstrated team player with good attitude and work ethic, flexible and good interpersonal skills.
Requires valid driver’s license for State where main field office is located and a satisfactory driving record.
Intermediate math and computer skills (Microsoft Office programs).
Mechanical skills – ability to handle maintenance and minor repair of compressors, separators, dehydrators, water injection pumps, pump jacks, bottom hole pumps, communication/control panels, and plunger lift systems.
Must be able to react to potentially dangerous situations quickly and appropriately.
Standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, visual acuity, hearing, speaking.
Must be able to climb 15 foot high ladders and stairwells.
Must be able to change a flat tire or chain up tires in adverse weather conditions.
Works outdoors approximately 80% of the time.
Works indoors in office approximately 20% of the time.
May be exposed to and must be able to drive in adverse weather conditions (snow, rain, ice, wind, heat, flooding, etc.).
May be exposed to high level noise, H2S fumes (less than 10 ppm), and high pressure natural gas and/or fluids

Nice To Haves

Prefer oil, gas, and water management experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise field-based employees and manage key contract operators i.e.: field clerks, foreman and field operators.
Supervise and procure roustabout crews, lease operators, wireline/slickline units, hot oil trucks, service rigs, water haulers, swabbing units, and other necessary contract production services.
Supervise new well facility construction and equipping activities.
Manage field office facilities and equipment inventory.
Coordinate Safety and Operations training meetings; implement safety and environmental plans.
Work with engineering to coordinate field operations and well workovers.
Work with team members to achieve production and expense goals.
Responsible for production optimization through downtime review, rate/pressure monitoring, lease operator utilization, and proper equipment selection/operation/maintenance.
Responsible for purchasing items for field operations within designated approval authority and recommending capital expenditures.
Determine and implement methods to find more cost effective ways to conduct production operations.
Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts regarding field operations and maintenance.
Responsible for helping team members minimize lost production and maximize cash flow; provide downtime and activity reports for management meetings.
Communicate individual goals and complete annual performance reviews of team members.
Communicate effectively with vendors and other company contacts.
Help conduct on-site property reviews and safety meetings as required.
Monitor Lease Operating Costs; approve invoices within delegation of authority and according to FourPoint process requirements.
Help coordinate well/operation reviews with key personnel.
Be a representative and ambassador of FourPoint in the field and local industry network.