Foreman - Testing & Integrity

Under general supervision, performs annual required pressure testing, pressure safety valves testing and wellhead greasing maintenance on company owned equipment. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures including SOP and process development. Will be required to estimate time and material costs of various facilities as required. Advise and work closely with the maintenance group to develop and maintain a clear line of communication and reporting of test results. This position is responsible for staff and contracting scheduling and performance and safety needs, service relationships, invoicing and coding of all related daily needs. Additionally, develop annual budget forecasts and adhere to budgetary discipline. This position will work closely with the operations and facilities teams as well as any other operational needs in the specified areas to schedule and carry out the mandated tasks. This position is also counted on being a technical and safety leader for the contracted field support services. This person is responsible for direct supervision of contract services, including technical implementation. Finally, this role may be asked to explore emerging technologies and manage additional practices that may support the Integrity team to advance the services and support capabilities to the Operations team. Essential Roles & 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 Participate 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 Identify problems or potential problems with equipment Perform job walks to properly define scope of work for special projects with minimal supervision. Verify dimensions, specifications, and tolerances using P&ID's and our ISO's. Prepare and maintain all schedules and documentation to support work. Perform safety oversight to make sure that Lockout/Tagout is being utilized correctly on all projects Willingness to build and maintain recordkeeping, high level of diligence and attention to detail Follow safe operating practices and maintain a safe working environment Assured all work performed adheres to the company's standards and regulatory requirements Other duties as assigned Ability to comprehend and comply with all Federal and State regulations. Follow safe operating practices and ensure compliance with Environment, Safety & Regulatory requirements Assure work performed adheres to standards Perform other duties as assigned Proficiency in Excel is a must Ability to manage multiple contract labor crews and projects Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills Ability to build strong working relationships with every level of internal and external clientele Strong initiative, ability to work independently and utilizing consensus decision making Ability to be flexible, collaborative and professional under pressure and deadlines Travel & Additional Requirements: Schedule: Traditional 40-hour workweek or an alternative schedule of 9-hour workdays Monday through Thursday and 4-hour workdays on Friday, as business needs allow and with manager approval. Travel is required to the SM Energy field locations. SM Energy is a drug free workplace. All offers to successful candidates will be subject to successful background check and drug screen. 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. Safety training with a heavy emphasis on Lockout/Tagout is a preferred 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.

Created: 2026-03-04