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E&I Foreman – Electrical
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Western Midstream .
Job Summary WES is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Foreman to lead a team in achieving operational goals through improved runtime and reduced callouts in the Delaware Basin. The role ensures compliance with environmental, federal, and company standards and manages teams that operate and maintain equipment and instrumentation for automated controls at plant facilities.
Roles and Responsibilities
Lead an E&I field team in achieving Delaware Basin Midstream operational goals.
Ensure proper training for all team members in safely troubleshooting AC power electrical equipment and DC control circuits.
Maintain electrical switchgear, substations, overhead distribution, motors and controls.
Assist the overall Delaware Basin Midstream operations team in daily economic optimization of operations.
Support Planning and Field Accounting with budget reviews, research on discrepancies, and OPEX accruals.
Direct and oversee onsite project teams, ensuring projects are completed according to plans.
Coordinate staff and teams needed to accomplish project goals, including supervisors, engineering, and management.
Participate in Emergency Management Training and tabletop exercises.
Ensure contractors adhere to WES best practices and safety procedures, with authority to stop work.
Collaborate on projects with corporate teams.
Provide team members with on‑the‑job, informal, and formal skill development opportunities.
Develop relationships with third‑party customers and producers.
Ensure accurate, timely data entry and recording within operational and business software applications.
Accomplish the job following WES core values.
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED required; associate degree or higher desirable.
Bachelor’s degree, Trade school, applicable professional certification, or relevant work experience preferred.
7+ years of relative work experience.
Previous demonstration of leadership experience.
Strong grasp of PSM workflows and processes (PHA, MOC, Training, etc.).
Hands‑on and working knowledge of plant and field equipment such as gas engines, compressors, pumps, air compressors, coolers, heaters, and fans.
Skills and Competencies
Fully qualified in safe operations of all tools and equipment.
Journeyman license or higher preferred.
Demonstrate technical expertise and serve as a mentor to other operational personnel.
Apply extensive experience to issues/assignments.
Address complex and escalated issues safely and timely.
Travel Requirements
0–10% travel.
Work Schedule
Five‑day week (5/2 shift schedule); may require overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Oil and Gas
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E&I Foreman – Electrical
position at
Western Midstream .
Job Summary WES is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Foreman to lead a team in achieving operational goals through improved runtime and reduced callouts in the Delaware Basin. The role ensures compliance with environmental, federal, and company standards and manages teams that operate and maintain equipment and instrumentation for automated controls at plant facilities.
Roles and Responsibilities
Lead an E&I field team in achieving Delaware Basin Midstream operational goals.
Ensure proper training for all team members in safely troubleshooting AC power electrical equipment and DC control circuits.
Maintain electrical switchgear, substations, overhead distribution, motors and controls.
Assist the overall Delaware Basin Midstream operations team in daily economic optimization of operations.
Support Planning and Field Accounting with budget reviews, research on discrepancies, and OPEX accruals.
Direct and oversee onsite project teams, ensuring projects are completed according to plans.
Coordinate staff and teams needed to accomplish project goals, including supervisors, engineering, and management.
Participate in Emergency Management Training and tabletop exercises.
Ensure contractors adhere to WES best practices and safety procedures, with authority to stop work.
Collaborate on projects with corporate teams.
Provide team members with on‑the‑job, informal, and formal skill development opportunities.
Develop relationships with third‑party customers and producers.
Ensure accurate, timely data entry and recording within operational and business software applications.
Accomplish the job following WES core values.
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED required; associate degree or higher desirable.
Bachelor’s degree, Trade school, applicable professional certification, or relevant work experience preferred.
7+ years of relative work experience.
Previous demonstration of leadership experience.
Strong grasp of PSM workflows and processes (PHA, MOC, Training, etc.).
Hands‑on and working knowledge of plant and field equipment such as gas engines, compressors, pumps, air compressors, coolers, heaters, and fans.
Skills and Competencies
Fully qualified in safe operations of all tools and equipment.
Journeyman license or higher preferred.
Demonstrate technical expertise and serve as a mentor to other operational personnel.
Apply extensive experience to issues/assignments.
Address complex and escalated issues safely and timely.
Travel Requirements
0–10% travel.
Work Schedule
Five‑day week (5/2 shift schedule); may require overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Oil and Gas
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