E&I Foreman

Job Summary

WES is seeking an E & I Foreman who will lead the field team in achieving operational goals through improved runtime and reduced callouts in the Powder River Basin. Ensuring proper compliance with environmental, federal, and company standards.  This person will manage teams operating and maintaining equipment and instrumentation for automated controls at pad locations, compression, and processing facilities.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Leads an E & I field team in achieving Powder River Basin operational goals.
• Assure proper training for all team members in safely troubleshooting AC power electrical equipment.
• Maintain electric flow, pressure, and temperature measurement equipment.
• Provides day-to-day technical oversight, actively involved in meeting schedules and resolving problems.
• Assist the overall Powder River Basin operations team in the daily economic optimization of operations.
• Supports Planning and Field Accounting with budget reviews and research related to discrepancies. 
• Supports Field Accounting with OPEX accruals. 
• Guides personnel activities on site. 
• Directs and oversees onsite project teams, ensuring projects are completed according to project plans.
• Communicates changes to teams and senior management. 
• Coordinates staff and teams needed to accomplish project goals, including supervisor, engineering, and management. 
• Participates in Emergency Management Training and Tabletop exercises. 
• Ensures contractors adhere to WES best practices and safety procedures. 
• Authority to stop work.  
• Participates in projects with corporate teams. 
• Provide team members with on-the-job, informal, and formal skill development opportunities. 
• Develop relationships with third-party customers and producers. 
• Ensure accurate, timely data is entered and recorded within operational and business software applications.
• Accomplish the job following WES core values.

Required Knowledge, Experience, Skills, and Competencies

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required. An associate or higher degree in an applicable subject area is desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree, Trade school, applicable professional certification, or applicable work experience preferred.
• 7+ years of relative work experience.
• Previous demonstration of leadership experience.
• A strong hands-on and working knowledge of field equipment such as gas engines, compressors, pumps, air compressors, coolers, heaters, and fans.

Skills & Competencies:

• Fully qualified in safe operations of all tools and equipment.
• Demonstrates technical expertise in the field and serves as a mentor to other operational personnel.
• Applies extensive experience to issues/assignments.
• Addresses complex and escalated issues in a safe and timely manner.

Work Schedule:

• This position is eligible for the 5/40 work schedule or 9 hours Monday – Thursday and 4 hours on Friday. On-call support will also be required.
• Candidates must have residency within a 60-mile radius of Gillette, WY.