Production Superintendent - Utah

Position Summary

Lead well activities through Foreman, Engineers, contractors and support teams within the Utah Business Unit. Assures compliance with company policies and government regulations while achieving minimum cost objectives. Works closely with operations manager to develop technical succession plan and long-term regional growth requirements. Analyzes solutions to field technical problems, selects equipment to be utilized and supervises activities within field during critical periods.

Essential Responsibilities/Duties:

• Work closely with engineers to optimize production forecasting and projections
• Work closely with engineers and accounting to budget and forecast LOE
• Coordinate and manage annual Well Reviews with asset teams
• Work closely with construction and facility teams to optimize location sites and production equipment layout
• Supervise fluid movement cost effectively and efficiently
• Support the land department in surface owner relationships
• Frac and water management
• Liaison with local officials and community

In addition to the technical roles and responsibilities of a superintendent of the specific discipline, the superintendent is also responsible for the following:

• Provides project management leadership in the development of existing assets, especially in achieving discipline specific annual budget targets and the acceleration of existing and future field development projects.
• Participates and leads multi-disciplinary team meetings, providing production operations discipline specific input
• Develops strategic relationships with and effectively manages equipment contractors and suppliers
• Leads and directs contractor or project partners as required
• Confirms well site contractors are properly approved with SCM Group
• Supervise the day to day operations to provide technical advice and quality assurance to all aspects of the operation, logistics, equipment, and oversee the application of standards and policies
• Regularly reviews procedures for quality, check cost estimates; and ensure that risks are identified and appropriate mitigation measures are in place
• Investigates operation problems and provide advice, effective solutions and contingency plans
• Reviews performance and develop plans to enhance cost effectiveness and performance
• Supervises and ensures technical work is of the highest quality for any direct reports
• Participates in the hiring of staff, performance reviews and personnel development efforts for any direct reports
• Remains current in the application of the latest proven technologies and methods used for their specific operations discipline in the production of oil and gas assets

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, SCADA, OpenInvoice, Success Factors, and AFE Navigator.

Role-Specific Required Technical Knowledge & Skills

• Detailed knowledge of company policies and procedures, industry practices, construction standards, welding procedures, and OSHA rules and regulations. Knowledge of ASME B31.3 and B31.8 a plus.
• Strong understanding of facilities and equipment in oil and gas environment - pipelines, tank batteries, compression, wellhead connects, vessels, pumps, powerlines, and other electrical infrastructure, etc. Understanding of facility documentation (i.e., PFDs, P&IDs, C&Es, Electrical one-lines) is a plus. Ability to create isometric piping drawings is a plus.
• Good written and verbal skills required. Proficient level of skill in Microsoft Office, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Knowledge of AutoCAD a plus.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Required Education: High School Degree or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred. A valid driver's license is required.

Required Experience: Minimum of 10 years of oil and gas experience required. Supervisory experience in construction, welding, and oil and gas related projects required.

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.