Senior Production Facilities Foreman

About the role

Gulfport Energy Corporation is an Oklahoma City-based independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company with its principal properties located in the Utica Shale in Eastern Ohio, the SCOOP Woodford and SCOOP Springer plays in Central Oklahoma.

Gulfport aims to create sustainable value through the economic development of our significant resource plays in the Utica and SCOOP operating areas. Our strategy is to develop our assets in an environmentally responsible manner, while generating sustainable cash flow, improving margins and operating efficiencies and returning capital to shareholders. To accomplish these goals, we allocate capital expenditures to projects we believe offer the highest rate of return and we deploy leading drilling and completion techniques and technologies in our development efforts.

• Title: Senior Production Facilities Foreman
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time
• FLSA: United States of America (Exempt)

Job Summary

The Senior Production Facilities Foreman is primarily responsible for managing crews performing all types of construction and maintenance work in industrial construction environments related to the oil and gas industry, working closely with other Engineering and Operations personnel to ensure projects are complete, on time, and to specifications.

Primary Responsibilities

• Formulate, design and execute safe and cost-effective facility construction planning
• Assist with the development of drawings, plans, jobs, assigns tasks, reviews quality of work, and maintains high standards of workmanship
• Works with tanks, vessels, compressors, pumps, piping, power distribution and computer controls, including making repairs, adding new features or functionality and installing new equipment
• Prepares layouts, directs workforce and contractors to execute build and repairs
• Supervises personnel and verifies qualifications on correct operating procedures, system parameters, facility operations, routine maintenance, etc.
• Serves as a resource for troubleshooting operational issues and problem solving, working with subordinates and other resources
• Ensures overall compliance with safety, environmental, and other company guidelines, policies, etc.; responsible for proper and timely reporting
• Assists with and coordinates implementation of projects and ensures successful completion of the assigned project within time
• Adapt, update and execute technical decisions regarding the plan
• Work side by side with team members and contractors to ensure daily plans and execution of plans is being performed in the proper manner
• Secure bids for services from approved contractors and sub-contractors
• Approve invoices of work performed by contractors
• Help develop budgets and plans and assist operations personnel in reviewing existing facilities to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Evaluate new methods and techniques
• Effective communication with all levels of employees and contractors in a respectful and inclusive way
• Provides direct supervision of operations and personnel
• Ability to oversee multiple projects at once
• Ability to work with Engineering
• Ability to coordinate with other teams during Simops
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Minimum 10 years of operations supervisory experience in the natural gas industry
• Understanding API, B 31.3, and OSHA standards
• Must be detail oriented with strong organizational skills and research skills
• Ability to use a computer, laptop computer, iPhone and iPad
• Ability to identify work priorities and function with minor supervision
• Ability to handle administrative tasks and handle multiple priorities associated with supervision
• Supervisory experience regarding production equipment construction and new well hook ups
• Ability to complete construction paperwork pertaining to job assignments
• Ability to communicate effectively with different departments and levels within Gulfport and other organizations
• Personnel management
• Ability to complete projects assigned within deadlines

Education/Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Experience as a Facilities Supervisor or Operations Supervisor
• Industry training and certifications are preferred

Work Environment

• This job operates in both a professional office environment and a field environment.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, software, applications, along with equipment necessary to design, draw, and execute plans.
• This job also operates in a field environment with equipment, dust, debris, and varying weather conditions.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are typical to that of the field environment, and are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• This position requires walking or standing for extended periods and working in environments of extreme temperatures (heat, cold, dust)
• Exposure to loud noise, occupational hazards, or outdoor elements
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and walkways or operate in a confined space as associated with oilfield environment
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear
• The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands along with fingers, to handle or feel
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis, 75-100 lbs. on an occasional basis

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time salaried position. Days of work are typically Monday through Friday, but days and hours can vary, including weekends and holidays, due to workload and needs of the company.
• Travel: Frequent local travel is expected for this position.
• Safety Sensitive: This position is designated as safety sensitive.