Production Foreman

SM-Energy Company•Big Spring, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Foreman is responsible for overseeing a crew and/or contract staff in the normal day-to-day operations of company wells. The focus is on striving to achieve top quartile EHS performance while maximizing operational efficiencies and asset potential. Supervises the development and monitoring of specific field operation discipline (Production, Completions, Maintenance, Measurement, Fluid Movement, SCADA, Artificial Lift and Construction) enhancement and optimization efforts. Works in close collaboration with engineering, field, and EHS staff. Essential Roles & Responsibilities: In addition to the technical roles and responsibilities of a foreman of the specific discipline, the foreman is also responsible for the following: Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings, providing production operations discipline specific input Develops good relationships with and effectively manages contractors and suppliers Handles invoice management Provides production operations discipline input into the budget process and collaborates with superintendent and management to develop budget estimates Confers with engineering personnel regarding status of projects and field related problems Ensures completions and production operations are scheduled and conducted in such a way to minimize delays, safety issues, technical issues and risks Confirms well site contractors are properly approved with SCM Group Actively participate in monthly safety meetings and lead meetings as needed Provide relief for the other foreman as needed On site supervision of contractors involved in workover and completion operations of oil and gas wells including acid and fracturing operations, coil tubing units, workover units, water handling, flow back services, roustabouts, cased-hole logging, and fishing operations Supervises and ensures performance is of the highest quality for all direct reports Participates in the performance reviews and personnel development efforts for all direct reports Remains current in the application of the latest proven technologies and methods used for their specific operation discipline in the production of oil and gas assets Regular field trips with ability to work extended hours when required Conducts business with the highest ethical standards Role-Specific Technical Knowledge & Skills: Supervise, direct and coordinate field employees and contractors engaged in production operations Maximize production by monitoring well performance, minimizing downtime and addressing issues Confer with engineering personnel regarding status of projects and field related problems Ensure completions operations are scheduled and conducted in such a way to minimize delays, safety issues, technical issues and risks Collaborate with management to develop budget estimates Ensures operational procedures are current and implemented Monitor production on each lease and strategize best course of action

Requirements

High School Degree or equivalent.
Valid driver's license.
Minimum 8 years of oil and gas experience.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree a plus.

Responsibilities

Overseeing a crew and/or contract staff in the normal day-to-day operations of company wells.
Maximizing operational efficiencies and asset potential.
Supervising the development and monitoring of specific field operation discipline enhancement and optimization efforts.
Participating in multi-disciplinary team meetings, providing production operations discipline specific input.
Developing good relationships with and effectively managing contractors and suppliers.
Handling invoice management.
Providing production operations discipline input into the budget process and collaborating with superintendent and management to develop budget estimates.
Conferring with engineering personnel regarding status of projects and field related problems.
Ensuring completions and production operations are scheduled and conducted in such a way to minimize delays, safety issues, technical issues and risks.
Confirming well site contractors are properly approved with SCM Group.
Actively participating in monthly safety meetings and leading meetings as needed.
Providing relief for the other foreman as needed.
On-site supervision of contractors involved in workover and completion operations of oil and gas wells.
Supervising and ensuring performance is of the highest quality for all direct reports.
Participating in the performance reviews and personnel development efforts for all direct reports.
Remaining current in the application of the latest proven technologies and methods used for their specific operation discipline.
Conducting business with the highest ethical standards.
Supervising, directing and coordinating field employees and contractors engaged in production operations.
Maximizing production by monitoring well performance, minimizing downtime and addressing issues.
Ensuring operational procedures are current and implemented.
Monitoring production on each lease and strategizing best course of action.