What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Foreman position at Anschutz Exploration Corporation?
Production Foreman
Location : Vernal, UT
Reports to : Manager, Field Production
The Production Foreman is responsible for overseeing company and / or contract staff in the normal day-to-day operations of company wells. This position is responsible for initiating and actively communicating with team members on all major decisions. The focus is on striving to achieve top HSE performance while maximizing operational efficiencies and asset potential. The successful candidate will have a strong technical working knowledge in compression, gas lift, GAPL, plunger and other artificial lift systems. Candidate must have a strong understanding of operating and troubleshooting oil and gas processing equipment. They must possess the ability to teach, train, and performance manage direct reports.
Summary :
Proven personal commitment to sound HSE policies
Proven ability to manage and mentor subordinates
Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize and correct production reporting problems
Oversee the field surveillance of oil and gas production operations
Strong commitment to AEC confidentiality requirements
Key objective is to maximize profitability by increasing revenue and / or lowering operating expense
Reports to the Field Production Manager
Major Responsibilities :
Set schedule and daily priorities for operating staff
Participate in facility hazard analysis and design
Facilitate clear communication with midstream gathering and trucking companies to ensure reliable takeaway of produced products
Lead facility commissioning effort and transition facility from flowback to production
Ensure proper PLC programming set-points are in place
Diagnose artificial lift issues
Optimize compression and other operating systems
Oversee chemical program and monitoring
Ensure proper daily production data entry
Ensure SCADA system is functional and reading correctly
Mentor operating team and provide skills assessment
Assist with budget preparation and cost control
Interface with working interest partners, service companies, and regulatory agencies
Ensure that contractors are working in a safe manner and following safety and environmental protocols
Qualifications and Capabilities
10 years of related industry experience with majority of time based in the field
Fluency in written and spoken use of the English language is required
Current and up to date software capability using office and collaborative applications is required
Excellent written and spoken communication skills are required
Ability to work alone under own initiative, or in close collaboration with immediate leadership and production / facility engineering team is required
Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot operational issues with attention to compression and gas lift
Position will require significant time in the field
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