Sr. Pipeline Foreman

SM-Energy Company•Catarina, TX

3d•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, Midstream Assets (including Pipeline). 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. 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 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 pipeline operations including construction, maintenance, pigging, inspection and repair 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 Leads, advises, manages, and mentors the Pipeline team by directing work, assisting in establishing priorities and ensuring completion of the team’s collective and individual responsibilities and goals. Manage associated pipeline and equipment documentation where needed. Work with associated regulatory teams to assure full compliance of associated assets. Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations (OSHA 29 CFR 1926, DOT/PHMSA 49 CFR 192/195 as applicable), One-Call/811 Work with production and midstream operations. Assist midstream and production operations teams with day-to-day activities. Collaborate with all operations teams. Manage pipeline maintenance projects where needed. Manage new pipeline startups and associated purging where needed. May oversee activities of contract crews and/or coordinate activities on any midstream asset. Prepare documentation as needed. Establish, track, and analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Follow safe operating practices and ensure compliance with SM Environment, Safety & Regulatory requirements. Assure work performed adheres to SM standards. Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

Proficient level of skill in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel.
Experience with industry/company software including, but not limited to, Wellview, ArcGIS and SCADA.
High School Degree or equivalent.
A valid driver’s license is required.
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, Midstream Assets (including Pipeline).
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 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 pipeline operations including construction, maintenance, pigging, inspection and repair operations.
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 in the production of oil and gas assets.
Leading, advising, managing, and mentoring the Pipeline team by directing work, assisting in establishing priorities and ensuring completion of the team’s collective and individual responsibilities and goals.
Managing associated pipeline and equipment documentation where needed.
Working with associated regulatory teams to assure full compliance of associated assets.
Ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations (OSHA 29 CFR 1926, DOT/PHMSA 49 CFR 192/195 as applicable), One-Call/811.
Working with production and midstream operations.
Assisting midstream and production operations teams with day-to-day activities.
Collaborating with all operations teams.
Managing pipeline maintenance projects where needed.
Managing new pipeline startups and associated purging where needed.
Overseeing activities of contract crews and/or coordinating activities on any midstream asset.
Preparing documentation as needed.
Establishing, tracking, and analyzing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Following safe operating practices and ensuring compliance with SM Environment, Safety & Regulatory requirements.
Assuring work performed adheres to SM standards.
Performing other duties and projects as assigned.