Foreman Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least five years of experience in produced-water, recycled-water, midstream, oil and gas, or related industrial operations.
• At least one to two years of experience in a lead, supervisory, or operational leadership role.
• Working knowledge of produced-water gathering, transportation, storage, recycling, distribution, and disposal operations.
• Working knowledge of pipelines, pumps, tanks, disposal facilities, valves, controls, instrumentation, automation systems, and related equipment.
• Familiarity with SCADA systems and field instrumentation.
• Ability to read and interpret operating procedures, P&IDs, technical drawings, and equipment documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, troubleshooting, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple activities, exercise sound judgment, and collaborate across functional groups.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds, climb stairs and ladders, walk on uneven terrain, and work outdoors, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Ability and willingness to respond to callouts and operational emergencies outside normal working hours.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with no restrictions that would prohibit operating a company vehicle.
• Must satisfy applicable drug-testing and background-screening requirements.
• Must live within the required response distance of the Mentone, Texas, reporting location or be willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Comply with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Support Western Midstream’s Health, Safety, and Environmental culture and Core Values.
• Lead, coach, train, and develop Lead Operators, Operators, and other assigned personnel.
• Plan and assign daily work activities while maintaining appropriate staffing and operational coverage.
• Conduct safety meetings, shift handoffs, and operational discussions.
• Provide employee feedback and participate in performance-management activities.
• Oversee the daily operation of produced-water gathering, storage, recycling, distribution, transportation, and disposal systems.
• Monitor system pressures, flow rates, tank levels, pump performance, equipment conditions, alarms, and overall asset reliability.
• Coordinate facility startups, shutdowns, operational changes, and emergency-response activities.
• Identify and troubleshoot operational issues and coordinate corrective actions.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance with Maintenance, Instrumentation and Electrical, Engineering, and other support groups.
• Prioritize equipment repairs to minimize operational interruptions and downtime.
• Support facility commissioning, equipment upgrades, system expansions, and capital projects.
• Verify that Job Safety Analyses, work permits, and required safety documentation are completed before work begins.
• Conduct facility inspections, safety observations, and housekeeping reviews.
• Lead or participate in incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Oversee contractor activities and ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and work-quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate operational, inspection, maintenance, and regulatory records.
• Review employee schedules and time records and ensure required training and qualifications remain current.
• Track operational metrics, work orders, maintenance activities, and system performance.
• Communicate operational status, outages, risks, and significant events to management and support groups.
• Support budget management, cost control, and the responsible use of company resources.
• Participate in on-call, callout, emergency-response, and system-reliability coverage.
• Perform other duties as assigned.