Job Title: Maintenance Foreman
Department: Field Operations
Reports To: Director of Production and Operations
FLSA Status: Exempt
Required Travel: <50%

About the Role

Our client, an established operator in the upstream oil and gas industry, is seeking a Maintenance Foreman to oversee facility readiness and ongoing maintenance activities. This role is critical in safely bringing production facilities online after construction and ensuring they remain reliable, compliant, and efficient throughout operations. The Foreman will lead maintenance teams and contractors in the field while working closely with operations and engineering groups to maintain optimal asset performance.

Why This Role Matters

The Maintenance Foreman ensures that equipment and infrastructure start up properly, run smoothly, and remain in compliance with industry standards and regulations. By minimizing downtime, coordinating resources, and keeping teams focused on safety, this role directly impacts operational reliability, cost control, and production consistency.

What It Takes to Succeed

This position requires a hands-on leader with strong technical knowledge of oil and gas facilities. The ideal candidate can keep maintenance crews safe, organized, and efficient, while staying proactive, solving problems quickly, and maintaining reliability and compliance across field operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily maintenance activities related to post-production operations and facility turn-on.

• Lead, direct, and support maintenance crews to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant work.

• Develop and manage maintenance schedules for surface equipment, production facilities, and related infrastructure.

• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and facility issues to minimize downtime.

• Implement and manage preventive maintenance programs.

• Coordinate with production, operations, and engineering teams to prioritize and execute maintenance projects.

• Oversee third-party contractors and vendors to ensure quality and adherence to HSE requirements.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and reports.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to equipment reliability and facility optimization.

• Enforce safety policies and actively participate in safety meetings and audits.

Core Competencies

• Responsiveness to tasks

• Ownership of projects

• Meeting deadlines

• Developing new skills

• Tackling new challenges

• Team collaboration

Education & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in oil and gas facility or production maintenance, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or foreman role.

• Strong knowledge of upstream surface equipment (tanks, separators, compressors, heaters, and related systems).

• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, schematics, and equipment manuals.

• Familiarity with preventive and predictive maintenance practices.

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Proven commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Other Requirements

• Must pass pre-employment background screening and drug testing (ongoing testing required).

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $100,000 – $125,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications).

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options, with premiums for the base plan covered at 100% for employees and dependents.

• HSA with employer contribution.

• Dental and vision coverage (premiums covered for employees and dependents).

• Long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D coverage.

• 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 4% of compensation.

• Paid time off, sick leave, and a paid volunteer day.

• Cell phone reimbursement.

Location

Based in Briggsdale, Colorado, with regular travel to field sites in Colorado and Wyoming.
This is an on-site field position and not eligible for remote work. No relocation or travel assistance provided.

Work Environment

This position operates primarily in the field, involving exposure to varying weather conditions, fumes, airborne particles, dust, and vibrations.

Physical Demands

• Must have visual acuity for driving and computer use.

• Regular standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, or crouching.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.

Schedule

• Full-time position with occasional nights and weekends as needed.

• Overtime may be required.

• Must be available to respond to operational calls or messages outside normal business hours.

Travel

Routine travel to remote field locations is expected. Occasional overnight stays may be required for training, seminars, or company meetings.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.