I&E Foreman

Formentera Partners LP•Pearsall, TX

33d•Onsite

About The Position

The I&E Foreman is responsible for overseeing instrumentation, electrical, controls, measurement, and automation activities across South Texas operations. This position provides technical leadership and project support for facility, pipeline, compression, SWD, and production infrastructure projects from concept through commissioning. The I&E Foreman will be responsible for scoping projects, developing electrical and instrumentation requirements, supporting site electrical design, evaluating power loads and utility requirements, utility power service coordination, including Primary Metered Electrical (PME) service requirements, line extensions, transformer sizing, and service installations, managing I&E project budgets, overseeing construction activities, and providing regular project status updates to Operations and Management. In addition, this position will perform installation, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and commissioning activities associated with instrumentation, measurement, communications, SCADA, and electrical systems.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum 7+ years of experience in instrumentation, electrical, controls, automation, measurement, or related oil and gas operations.
Minimum 3+ years of leadership experience overseeing I&E technicians, contractors, or project execution activities.
Strong working knowledge of electrical systems, instrumentation, PLCs, RTUs, SCADA systems, communications networks, and measurement equipment.
Experience scoping, planning, and executing capital projects within upstream, midstream, or produced water infrastructure.
Experience evaluating electrical loads, utility power requirements, and coordinating electrical service installations.
Ability to read and interpret electrical one-lines, control schematics, loop drawings, P&IDs, site layouts, and construction drawings.
Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards including NEC, NFPA, API, and OSHA requirements.
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively coordinate with Operations, Engineering, contractors, utility providers, and management.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, and project tracking tools.
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
Demonstrated commitment to safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field.
10+ years of oil and gas industry experience supporting production facilities, compressor stations, pipelines, SWDs, tank batteries, and associated infrastructure.
Previous experience serving in an I&E Foreman, Lead I&E Technician, Electrical Foreman, or Project Coordinator capacity.
Experience supporting facility development projects from concept through commissioning and startup.
Experience developing project scopes, cost estimates, AFEs, and contractor bid packages.
Experience managing I&E project budgets, schedules, procurement activities, and contractor performance.
Working knowledge of utility coordination, primary metered electrical service (PME), line extensions, transformer sizing, and power distribution systems.
Experience with VFDs, MCCs, generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, and industrial networking.
Knowledge of crude oil, natural gas, gas lift, compression, produced water handling, and measurement systems.
Experience with Emerson ROC, ABB Totalflow, SCADA platforms, communications systems, and industrial automation systems.
Ability to lead commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and optimization efforts for new facility installations.
Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to support multidisciplinary facility projects involving process, mechanical, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

Provide I&E support for assigned assets including production facilities, compressor stations, SWDs, pipelines, tank batteries, and associated infrastructure.
Install, inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, repair, calibrate, and commission a wide variety of instrumentation including flow meters, transmitters, analyzers, sensors, PLCs, RTUs, EFMs, data loggers, and SCADA systems.
Maintain and repair measurement facilities and associated equipment including meter tubes, Coriolis meters, PD meters, composite samplers, radio communications, pressure transmitters, and auxiliary measurement equipment.
Perform meter testing, calibration verification, primary element inspections, and gas sampling activities.
Configure, troubleshoot, and program industrial control systems, PLCs, RTUs, communications equipment, and HMI systems.
Perform loop checks, I/O verification, system commissioning, startup activities, and performance testing.
Maintain complete, accurate, and regulatory-compliant records and documentation.
Develop project scopes for electrical, instrumentation, controls, automation, and measurement projects.
Support facility and pipeline development projects by defining instrumentation and electrical requirements during project planning and design.
Evaluate facility power load requirements and coordinate utility service requirements with electrical providers and engineering consultants.
Support site electrical design activities including single-line diagrams, area classifications, equipment layouts, cable schedules, and control system architecture.
Assist in the preparation and review of construction work packages, drawings, specifications, and design documents.
Develop electrical load calculations and equipment sizing recommendations for new facility and expansion projects.
Coordinate with third-party engineering firms, utility providers, and vendors during project development and execution.
Review electrical, instrumentation, controls, and automation design packages for compliance with company standards and operational requirements.
Maintain and update electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, control schematics, and as-built documentation.
Develop project cost estimates and support project planning, budgeting, and authorization requests.
Identify opportunities to improve facility reliability, automation, operational efficiency, and safety through capital projects and system enhancements.
Coordinate and oversee I&E contractors during project construction, commissioning, and startup activities.
Monitor construction progress and ensure work is completed in accordance with company standards, approved drawings, and applicable codes.
Support project scheduling, procurement, material tracking, and contractor coordination.
Manage I&E project costs and assist in tracking expenditures against approved budgets.
Identify project risks, resolve field issues, and coordinate corrective actions to maintain project schedules.
Provide field construction oversight to ensure electrical and instrumentation installations comply with approved drawings, company standards, NEC requirements, and industry best practices.
Support commissioning and startup of new facilities, facility expansions, power installations, and automation upgrades.
Review contractor change orders and assist in evaluating project cost impacts and schedule implications.
Provide routine project status updates, cost forecasts, and progress reports to Operations and Management.
Support Management of Change (MOC) processes and ensure project documentation is complete before startup.