Area Foreman - Multiple Positions

Location:Field - Saskatchewan

Job Code:579

# of openings:1Description:

Area Foreman – SE Saskatchewan (Multiple Positions)
 
Vermilion has an excellent opportunities for multiple Area Foreman positions.  Working in an area Southeast of Estevan, the Area Foreman will be responsible to develop, instill and maintain the safe and competent operation of all facilities and the wells associated with these facilities. This role will provide guidance/support to all operational staff, with respect to safe and efficient operating practices, as well as working closely and fostering effective relationships with the operations teams.  This Southeast Saskatchewan field based position will be responsible for HSE, production, operations, and maintenance. This role will be accessible 24 hours/day in order to provide emergency/operational support. Vermilion's On-Site/Off-Site Emergency Response Commander/Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Abide by the terms of employment in Vermilion HSE "Policy Manuals"; ensure Vermilion's safety and environmental standards are adhered to and regulatory requirements are met through regular site inspections/visitations of facilities/wells within their area of responsibility.
• Align work with Vermilion goals and business objectives through achieving production, maintenance, operating cost, and HSE targets as assigned by the Director, Field Operations.
• In collaboration with the Director, Field Operations, coordinate and develop operator training and development programs including SOLIS, regulatory training requirements and competency evaluation. Attraction, retention and succession planning are also required.
• Participate in strategic planning with the Director, Field Operations & Engineering through the preparation and close monitoring of the annual operating and maintenance budgets, taking steps to ensuring business sustainability.
• Establish employee objectives and routinely monitor performance. Objectives should have a clear line of sight to the department's business plan.
• Constantly strive to make Vermilion more profitable by:
• Minimizing operating costs and production
• Developing and propose innovative plans on how to improve efficiency of production operations
• Take all appropriate measures to prevent harm to people, wells, equipment, environment, and property.
• Instruct operational staff, with respect to routine inspection, adjustment, and optimization of all facilities and wells, in addition to starting all wells after workovers or stimulations, and provide initial production targets (as agreed by the Director, Field Operations & Engineering).
• Monitor operating parameters and production volumes from all the facilities and wells, and insure adequate/accurate entry into the production accounting software.
• Routinely monitor test measurement of gas, condensate/oil and water production for all assigned facilities and wells.
• Monitor/guide regular preventative maintenance of all equipment, as implemented by the Maintenance Planner through the preventative maintenance software.
• Coordinate facility/well optimization programs with the Director, Field Operations & Engineering.
• In collaboration with the Director, Field Operations, prepare district weekly and monthly production report including well variances, as well as monthly OPEX accruals including justification and budget performance variance details.
• Develop and execute community investment strategy for the area.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Director, Field Operations.

First Year Deliverables

• Constantly convey Vermilion's Core Values of Excellence, Trust, Respect, and Responsibility within the district through community relations, mentoring all personnel, and instilling a positive attitude towards Vermilion and the resource industry.
• Establish clear plans and targets to support successful achievement of objectives, as well as set and clarify expectations of employees regarding results and behaviors.
• Model Vermilion's values through demonstrated behavior and actions that are consistent with messages communicated, and create effective practices and standards for the district through personal action and timely communication.
• Take responsibility and hold self and others accountable for commitments by actively assessing and securing resources necessary to achieve goals. Track and monitor progress against plans in order to take action to ensure objectives are met, and adapt plans to achieve desired outcomes when necessary.
• Manage employees and others through feedback that is objective and timely, is designed to improve performance, and achieve their career objectives. Effectively deal with conflict, and treat employees and others with the utmost dignity and respect.

Essential Experience & Skills

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience
• Experience with Operator Competency programs.
• Demonstrated record of success in a leadership role managing employees, contractors, vendors and managing service companies with a proven track record of managing high performance teams with a strong HSE culture
• Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership and critical analysis skills, with the ability to work in a collaborative manner with diverse groups of individuals
• Ability to influence the HSE culture across all levels of the organization
• Results oriented individual with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Ability to work independently

Attributes & Characteristics

• Open and honest team player
• Positive and engaging personality
• Flexible, influential and assertive when required

Vermilion Attractions

• Alberta based, international company
• Diverse asset base in Europe, Australia, US and Canada
• 20+ year history of market outperformance
• Ranked among the Top 10 Best Workplaces in Canada, France and The Netherlands
• Challenging and inspiring environment that embraces teamwork and collaboration
• Strong community investment and committed to giving back to the communities where our people live and work

Vermilion is committed to ensuring we conduct our activities in a manner that will protect the health and safety of our employees, contractors and the public. Our HSE vision is to fully integrate Health, Safety and Environment into our business, where our culture is recognized as a model by industry and stakeholders, resulting in a healthy workplace free of incidents.  All positions at Vermilion require a commitment to high levels of excellence in respect to HSE, reinforcing our corporate Core Values of Excellence, Trust, Respect, and Responsibility.

Posting Close Date:  Open until successful candidates have been found