Assistant Foreman Midstream

Devon Energy; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon Energy is seeking an Assistant Foreman Midstream to coordinate maintenance activities, monitor line digging and boring, and supervise inspections to ensure pipeline integrity, safety, and reliability across our operations.

The role supports master data records, GIS mapping, and real-time surveillance, while mentoring the pipeline operations team, managing performance, and ensuring adherence to applicable laws and industry standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant pipeline operations experience (inspections, maintenance).
• GED required; Associate degree preferred.
• OSHA certifications and API 1169 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance plans and monitor digging and boring near lines to ensure safety and reliability.
• Review equipment changes and keep pipeline map data current with GIS.
• Oversee pigging schedule and coordinate pigging for pipeline integrity.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal laws and DOT regulations.
• Supervise tasks from work orders and manage vendor performance.
• Monitor real-time pipeline pressures and balances for performance.
• Mentor pipeline operations staff and support career development.
• Guide operational processes and promote safe, ethical practices.

Skills

Pipeline Maintenance

Regulatory Compliance

Equipment Maintenance and Repairs

Issue Tracking and Resolution

Education

GED

Associate’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

At Devon, we will offer you a career full of energy and unmatched opportunities to solve today’s greatest challenges. Innovation, creative problem-solving and positive change happen when people step out of their comfort zone and think differently. Our values, workplace practices, wellness programs, benefits and compensation are aimed at helping employees manage their unique personal life and care for their families so they can focus on contributing to the fullest.

Job Profile Summary:

The Assistant Foreman Midstream is responsible for coordinating routine activities based on maintenance plans, monitoring digging and boring in and around lines, managing line crossing inspections, ensuring the integrity, safety, and reliability of the pipeline system. The role reviews equipment changes provided to the master data team to keep records accurate, manages periodic visual inspections of lines to identify and address any anomalies or potential maintenance needs, and ensures lines operate in compliance with state and federal laws. The role supervises completion of corrective tasks based on work orders and coordinates monitoring real-time surveillance of pipeline systems. the role guides and mentors the pipeline operations team, actively contributing to employee selection, performance management, compensation management, career development, and overseeing pipeline maintenance processes.

Job Description:

• Coordinates routine activities based on maintenance plans, monitors digging and boring in and around lines, manages line crossing inspections, ensuring the integrity, safety, and reliability of the pipeline system.
• Reviews equipment changes provided to the master data team to keep records accurate and keep pipeline map data current with GIS, ensuring accuracy in mapping systems.
• Manages periodic visual inspections of lines to identify and address any anomalies or potential maintenance needs. Monitors the pigging schedule, overseeing and coordinating pigging activities for pipeline integrity.
• Ensures lines operate in compliance with state and federal laws, all regulatory permits or Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, maintaining adherence to industry standards.
• Supervises corrective tasks based on work orders, including overseeing vendor performance and ensuring timely completion and adherence to established standards and safety protocols.
• Coordinates monitoring of real-time surveillance of pipeline systems including pressures, volumes, and overall system balances on a regular basis to ensure optimal pipeline performance and identify potential issues.
• Promotes best practices, resolving issues in pipeline operations and maintenance, and developing staff to ensure safe, ethical, and effective work practices.
• Guides and mentors the pipeline operations team, actively contributing to employee selection, performance management, compensation management, career development, and overseeing operational processes.

Education:

• High School Diploma/General Education Diploma (GED)/Higher Secondary education is required. Associate’s Degree in Engineering or any other related discipline is preferred.

Experience:

• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in E&P Operations specializing in areas such as Pipeline Inspections, Operations, and Maintenance or a related field. Industry experience is preferred.

Certifications:

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Certifications (preferred)
• API 1169 Pipeline Inspector Certification (preferred)

Competencies:

• Stakeholder Relationships
• Prioritization
• Innovation
• Team Management
• Strategic Thinking

Skills:

• Pipeline Maintenance
• Regulatory Compliance
• Equipment Maintenance and Repairs
• Issue Tracking and Resolution

Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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