I&E Foreman

The I&E Foreman is responsible for overseeing instrumentation, electrical, controls, measurement, and automation activities across South Texas operations. This position provides technical leadership and project support for facility, pipeline, compression, SWD, and production infrastructure projects from concept through commissioning.

The I&E Foreman will be responsible for scoping projects, developing electrical and instrumentation requirements, supporting site electrical design, evaluating power loads and utility requirements, utility power service coordination, including Primary Metered Electrical (PME) service requirements, line extensions, transformer sizing, and service installations, managing I&E project budgets, overseeing construction activities, and providing regular project status updates to Operations and Management. In addition, this position will perform installation, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and commissioning activities associated with instrumentation, measurement, communications, SCADA, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

Operations, Maintenance & Measurement

• Provide I&E support for assigned assets including production facilities, compressor stations, SWDs, pipelines, tank batteries, and associated infrastructure.
• Install, inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, repair, calibrate, and commission a wide variety of instrumentation including flow meters, transmitters, analyzers, sensors, PLCs, RTUs, EFMs, data loggers, and SCADA systems.
• Maintain and repair measurement facilities and associated equipment including meter tubes, Coriolis meters, PD meters, composite samplers, radio communications, pressure transmitters, and auxiliary measurement equipment.
• Perform meter testing, calibration verification, primary element inspections, and gas sampling activities.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and program industrial control systems, PLCs, RTUs, communications equipment, and HMI systems.
• Perform loop checks, I/O verification, system commissioning, startup activities, and performance testing.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and regulatory-compliant records and documentation.
• Develop project scopes for electrical, instrumentation, controls, automation, and measurement projects.
• Support facility and pipeline development projects by defining instrumentation and electrical requirements during project planning and design.
• Evaluate facility power load requirements and coordinate utility service requirements with electrical providers and engineering consultants.
• Support site electrical design activities including single-line diagrams, area classifications, equipment layouts, cable schedules, and control system architecture.
• Assist in the preparation and review of construction work packages, drawings, specifications, and design documents.
• Develop electrical load calculations and equipment sizing recommendations for new facility and expansion projects.
• Coordinate with third-party engineering firms, utility providers, and vendors during project development and execution.
• Review electrical, instrumentation, controls, and automation design packages for compliance with company standards and operational requirements.
• Maintain and update electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, control schematics, and as-built documentation.
• Develop project cost estimates and support project planning, budgeting, and authorization requests.
• Identify opportunities to improve facility reliability, automation, operational efficiency, and safety through capital projects and system enhancements.

Construction & Project Execution

• Coordinate and oversee I&E contractors during project construction, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Monitor construction progress and ensure work is completed in accordance with company standards, approved drawings, and applicable codes.
• Support project scheduling, procurement, material tracking, and contractor coordination.
• Manage I&E project costs and assist in tracking expenditures against approved budgets.
• Identify project risks, resolve field issues, and coordinate corrective actions to maintain project schedules.
• Provide field construction oversight to ensure electrical and instrumentation installations comply with approved drawings, company standards, NEC requirements, and industry best practices.
• Support commissioning and startup of new facilities, facility expansions, power installations, and automation upgrades.
• Review contractor change orders and assist in evaluating project cost impacts and schedule implications.
• Provide routine project status updates, cost forecasts, and progress reports to Operations and Management.
• Support Management of Change (MOC) processes and ensure project documentation is complete before startup.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation, electrical systems, measurement, automation, communications, and SCADA systems.
• Working knowledge of facility electrical design, power distribution systems, motor controls, and utility interconnections.
• Experience supporting capital projects from concept development through commissioning and startup.
• Strong project planning, budgeting, and cost management capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate project status, technical issues, and recommendations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, contractors, and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated leadership, decision-making, and troubleshooting skills.
• Self-motivated, accountable, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently while fostering strong working relationships with Operations, Engineering, contractors, and third-party stakeholders.
• Good organizational and customer service skills with the ability to interface effectively with landowners, utility providers, consultants, regulatory agencies, and company personnel.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime, respond to call-outs, and support construction and commissioning activities as required.
• Must be willing and able to live within a one-hour response time of assigned assets.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in instrumentation, electrical, controls, automation, measurement, or related oil and gas operations.
• Minimum 3+ years of leadership experience overseeing I&E technicians, contractors, or project execution activities.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical systems, instrumentation, PLCs, RTUs, SCADA systems, communications networks, and measurement equipment.
• Experience scoping, planning, and executing capital projects within upstream, midstream, or produced water infrastructure.
• Experience evaluating electrical loads, utility power requirements, and coordinating electrical service installations.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical one-lines, control schematics, loop drawings, P&IDs, site layouts, and construction drawings.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards including NEC, NFPA, API, and OSHA requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively coordinate with Operations, Engineering, contractors, utility providers, and management.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, and project tracking tools.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 10+ years of oil and gas industry experience supporting production facilities, compressor stations, pipelines, SWDs, tank batteries, and associated infrastructure.
• Previous experience serving in an I&E Foreman, Lead I&E Technician, Electrical Foreman, or Project Coordinator capacity.
• Experience supporting facility development projects from concept through commissioning and startup.
• Experience developing project scopes, cost estimates, AFEs, and contractor bid packages.
• Experience managing I&E project budgets, schedules, procurement activities, and contractor performance.
• Working knowledge of utility coordination, primary metered electrical service (PME), line extensions, transformer sizing, and power distribution systems.
• Experience with VFDs, MCCs, generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, and industrial networking.
• Knowledge of crude oil, natural gas, gas lift, compression, produced water handling, and measurement systems.
• Experience with Emerson ROC, ABB Totalflow, SCADA platforms, communications systems, and industrial automation systems.
• Ability to lead commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and optimization efforts for new facility installations.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to support multidisciplinary facility projects involving process, mechanical, and electrical systems.

Physical Requirements: (with or without reasonable accommodation)

• Works indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment.
• Works in temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment.
• Uses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment and tools.
• Climbs and works at various heights and may work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position.
• Routinely reacts to visual, aural, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.
• Must be able to regularly bend, stoop, move from ground level to higher levels, raise/lift from ground level and lift up to 50 lbs.,
• Must have ability to get in and out of vehicles regularly and ride over rough roads.
• Must wear special safety equipment while working and must be able to lift and put on emergency breathing apparatus and/or protective equipment.

About Us

Formentera Operations LLC is the operator for Formentera Partners, which is an energy focused, private equity strategy founded by Bryan Sheffield, Blake London, and Paul Treadwell in 2020, based in Austin, Texas. Formentera responsibly acquires and optimizes producing oil and gas assets in onshore United States basins.

Formentera is intentional and deliberate in cultivating our culture. We seek people who are not only exceptional within their own skills and aptitudes, but who also care deeply about supporting each other’s growth and embracing the value that diverse teams, ideas and opinions create. Operating with integrity and treating each other well at all times are foundational pillars at Formentera.

Formentera provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law where we employ. Formentera will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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