Optimization Foreman

Position Summary

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

Computer/Software Applications

Proficient level of skill in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel

Experience with industry/company software including, but not limited to, AVM, Wellview, and SCADA.

Role-Specific Technical Knowledge & Skills

Optimization Foreman -

Supervise, direct and coordinate field employees and contractors engaged in well optimization.

Maximize production by monitoring well performance, minimizing downtime and addressing issues

Confer with engineering personnel regarding status of projects and well related problems

Collaborate with management to develop budget estimates

Ensures operational procedures are current and implemented

Monitor production on each well and strategize best course of action

Work closely with production engineers, lease operators and foremen to insure wells are optimized

Work to optimize well efficiency and minimize operational issues

Identify issues and develop, recommend and implement solutions to maximize well performance

Maintain communication with Optimization Superintendent and engineering staff regarding detailed procedures, plans and goals

Manage costs for accuracy and market conditions and approve invoices as required

Continuously monitor territory and identify potentially unsafe work or operation situations

Actively participate in monthly safety meetings and lead meetings as needed

Manage troubleshooting, commissioning, and daily operation of miscellaneous Artificial lift equipment.

Manage the assembly and disassembly of oil and gas artificial lift systems including wellheads, lubricators, plunger lifts, gas lifts, separators and tie-in systems.

Basic understanding of PLC, POC, VFD and Well Analyzer systems. Understand liquid loading in the wellbore.

Review trending of production data to identify problems.

Lead monthly well failure meetings and track well failure rate.

Typical Education

High School Degree or equivalent Associate's or Bachelor's degree a plus A valid driver's license is required.

Typical Experience

Minimum 8 years of oil and gas experience.