Foreman - Civil Construction
About this role
This position is responsible for providing support to the Civil Construction Team under limited supervision. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to inter-departmental communication, pad construction, pad reclamation, pit reclamation, (if appl.) coordination of sound wall installation, Drilling pad site handover activities, EH&S contamination digs, P&A pad reclamations, seeding activities, coordination of storm water maintenance, and weekly reporting. The role will report to the Civil Manager in the Drilling & Completion Department.
Essential Roles and 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:
- Coordination and construction of drill pad sites and reserve pits, (if appl.) as per the basis of design. Contamination digs, pad site interim and final reclamations, (if appl.) executing within the required departmental expectations for safety, cost-control, and efficiency.
- Upon release of a pad to the Drilling Team, responsible for confirming correct pad dimensions, general condition of the location, and that the pad is ready for the conductor rig.
- Responsible for pad and pit reclamation, (if appl.) working with the Regulatory and Operations Teams to ensure that all regulatory requirements are fulfilled, and these operations are optimized.
- Manage costs by obtaining price quotes, bids, approving invoices, and tracking project progress.
- Attend and actively participate in desktop review meetings, and ‘pad construction drawing meetings’ as the liaison between the Civil team, D&C team Production team, EH&S Team, and the Surface Land Team(s).
- Assure all work performed adheres to CIVI standards.
- Review drilling operations schedule and Pad/Civil construction schedule (weekly) – confirm that pad site preparation progress meets the timing needs of the drilling schedule.
- Ensure Maintenance and Production Team(s) remove equipment, to ensure safe operations for contamination digs and reclamations.
- Provide weekly status update reports on current & upcoming projects, and the commercial implications of these operations.
- Serve as the liaison with the Production Team to handle contamination digs and the potential SIMOPS hazard.
- Coordination of teams to provide storm water repair / maintenance, and reporting for compliance purposes.
- Support operations team(s) as needed.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
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.
Education:
- High School Degree or equivalent Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is a plus.
- A valid driver’s license is required.
Typical Experience:
- Minimum 8 years of oil and gas experience.
SM Energy offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which include, but are not limited to, variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations. Details are available at Careers :: SM Energy Company (SM) (sm-energy.com).
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Company at a glance
SM Energy Company is an independent energy company focused on the exploration, exploitation, development, acquisition, and production of natural gas and crude oil in the United States. The company was founded in 1908, incorporated in 1915, and became a public company through an initial public offering in 1992. SM Energy trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol SM.
At SM Energy, we also take seriously the manner in which we conduct our business. We strive to be recognized as an employer, partner, and customer of choice. Our core values are to:
- Conduct business with the highest ethical standards.
- Foster a rewarding and productive work environment.
- Ensure the health and safety of all who work at SM Energy facilities.
- Protect the environment.
*Support the communities where we live and work.
Top Benefits
- Variable pay
- Health care coverage
- Retirement plan
- Protection coverage
- Time off and leave programs
- Training and development opportunities
- Allowances
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