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Tallgrass was named one of the 2023 Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life.
At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.
- Industry competitive pay
- Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- Infertility Coverage
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%
- Wellness Programs & Mental Health Resources
- Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
- Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
- Identity theft protection
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
- Company vehicle (if applicable)
- Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
- Career pathing, development programs, and internship programs
- Networking and employee engagement events
- Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests
Primary purpose:
The Drilling and Completions Field Superintendent has an essential role overseeing drilling, completion, and workover operations for various operational phases. This position involves a range of responsibilities to ensure safe and efficient execution of well-related activities. Here are the key aspects of the role:
Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Supervision and Oversight:
- Represent the company in all drilling, completions, and workover-related activities, from initial drilling to well completion.
- Conduct morning calls and review reports from the field with the office engineering team.
- Oversee company representatives at various field operational activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize operations and eliminate potential issues.
- Cost Management:
- Monitor daily operational expenditures to achieve cost-effective wells.
- Manage all field logistics and supplier partners.
- Safety and Compliance:
- Ensure wells are drilled and completed in alignment with reservoir, production, and geological objectives.
- Implement company well control policies throughout all operational activities.
- Promote health, safety, and environmental (HSE) training and adherence to procedures.
- Attend safety meetings in the field.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Understanding of conventional and explorational drilling and completion operations, including coring and logging.
- Experience working on CO2 projects.
- Knowledge of CARB LCFS (California Air Resources Board Low Carbon Fuel Standard) and EPA Class VI requirements.
Minimum requirements:
Education:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering
- 7+ years experience in drilling, completions, and workovers field supervisory experience.
OR
- High School Degree
- 15+ years experience in drilling, completions, and workover field supervisory experience.
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:
- Must have valid Supervisors Well Control Certification.
Physical Demands:
All of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs.
- Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
- Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
- The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Predominantly office environment, some travel to field operations or other Company offices.
Working Conditions:
- The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.
- Primarily working in an office environment, with well site operations and travel as needed.
- Working after hours, nights, weekends, holidays as needed.
Supervisory Responsibility:
- Yes
Other responsibilities:
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.
Tallgrass is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V