Production Coordinator

Bringing energy to our world, the right way. It’s our purpose statement that drives us to do the right thing, the right way, every day. We are a passionate team of high performers who challenge the status quo while staying focused on operational excellence and delivering results. Our culture is defined by our people and how we work together, and we are excited that you want to be a part of it.

Our energy is also represented by our people, what we bring to the communities we operate in and what we bring to each of our relationships.

Purpose

The Production Coordinator is a frontline leadership position responsible for maintaining the field to high Health Safety & Environment standards in a cost-effective manner. The Production Coordinator may be required to operate any combination of oil and gas wells or battery/gas compression facilities. Additionally, this position will oversee, lead, and performance manage several operators. The candidate must reside within the operating area for field response as required and may involve frequent traveling requirements.

Main Responsibilities & Activities

• Direct leader and mentor to the operators assigned to their team (6 to15 reports)
• Aligns goals to their leaders, sets goals for reports to deliver maximum value to Veren.
• Evaluates and manages performance of the operators reporting to them.
• Creates operational work/vacation schedules and liaises work with all other departments.
• Owner of the execution portion of OBEO (operations by exception and optimization)
• Responsible for entire team to deliver work within the OBEO work process.
• Responsible for a geographic area and works out of the field site and/or battery location in which they support.
• Monitor wells, facilities, and production equipment via both OT Platform and practical means.
• Determine and communicate production problems to support personnel.
• Maintain and actively manage production records (downtime/chemical/water injection reports) within the ROCR rooms as much as possible.
• Commissioning of new wells, pad sites and facilities
• Coordinate the shut down and startup of wells and facilities for all types of maintenance and repairs.
• Participate and lead in monthly safety meetings. Continually check to ensure OMS COP’s and SOP’s are followed
• Prioritize and communicate daily/weekly activities via the platform outlined by the area foreman (VT SCADA, One Note, Weekly Meeting etc.)
• Strong risk management skills and the ability to escalate when required. (HSE, Production & Personnel)
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• High school diploma is required and 10 years direct oil and gas experience.
• Must possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• Trade Certificate, 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate would be considered an asset.
• Must have complete working knowledge of plant, corporate safety and environmental rules, procedures, and policies.
• Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills are required.
• Must have excellent decision-making capabilities and the ability to exercise good judgment.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Safety training must be current and up-to-date
  
  

Why Veren

Working at Veren means you are part of a highly engaged workforce who is supported, engaged, and connected. We provide employee wellness initiatives, that support the physical, financial, and psychological well-being of our workforce and flexible savings and benefits options to meet your specific needs.

We are committed to building an inclusive organization that harnesses diverse thinking to innovate and grow by creating an environment where diverse points of view and talent are supported and encouraged.

Veren is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and work environment. If you require accommodations at any stage in the hiring process, please let your Talent Management team know. This includes conducting interviews in person or virtually via Microsoft Teams. If you think you will be a great addition to the team, we encourage you to apply.