Automation Foreman

Job Description

Company Description

Capitan Energy, Inc. is a company based out of Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States. Capitan operates in Culberson and Reeves County, Texas. The company is a key player in the oil and gas industry with a focus on developing efficient production strategies and technologies.

We are looking for highly-motivated individuals who enjoy working as part of a team in a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment. Capitan will provide company vehicle(Ford Raptor or F-350 Platinum 2023+ model), company phone, company computer, PPE, tools and any other equipment needed for the job.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Ensure that field operations are being conducted in compliance with all applicable state / province / provincial and federal regulations
• Mentor and train automation specialists providing direction, development, and guidance whether that is troubleshooting existing or outdated equipment, or building new facilities
• Create budgets, write procedures and supervise projects such as battery builds, powerline infrastructure additions or modifications or scada development
• Interact daily with Production Superintendent, Lease Operators, I&E Technicians, Measurement Technicians, and Contractors to maintain communication across the field, troubleshoot issues and complete projects like battery builds
• Help create and oversee a maintenance schedule and continually strive to increase efficiencies, optimize current infrastructure and reduce OPEX without sacrificing reliability or accuracy
• Be willing to oversee and control operational expenses and improve efficiencies in the I&E department
• Train others in the creation, maintenance, and support of devices, including developing and testing of logic to automate facilities, selection, support and troubleshooting of field devices, and maintenance of screens
• Be able to find, screen and oversee contractors and internal staff
• Train others to establish processes to resolve issues, introduce hardware and software solutions, and provide support to system operators on the use of the Process Control System
• Demonstrate safe and ethical behavior at all times and has an obligation to stop work if unsafe conditions exist or are suspected
• Work with Operations staff to troubleshoot process issues, automation configurations and graphical interface modifications
• Maintain safeguards on control systems as a layer of protection to inherent process risks
• Support and be on-site for all commissioning and start up (new facilities & small projects)
• Responsible for the safe maintenance, configuration, system availability, and optimization of all automation in assigned areas
• Mentor, train, review, and develop Automation personnel
• Build effective internal and external relationships
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Knowledge / Skills / Competencies

Supervisory Responsibilities

Education & Experience