ASSISTANT PRODUCTION FOREMAN -NEW MEXICO

Kaiser-Francis Oil Company; Jal (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser-Francis Oil Company in Jal, NM is seeking a Lead Operator to oversee production operations and a team of pumpers and service personnel. The role emphasizes optimizing well and facility performance in coordination with engineering and the production team.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in oil and gas production, foreman or lead operator experience, and is computer savvy. Flexibility to work long hours, provide field emergency response, and operate in extreme weather is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of oil and gas production experience.
• Prior foreman or lead worker experience preferred.
• Computer savvy.
• Able to work in team settings as well as independently; capable of working in extreme weather.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to work extended hours and respond to field emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of company and contract pumpers and service personnel.
• Trouble shooting of compressors, pumping equipment, and battery equipment.
• Trouble shooting of flowing wells, artificial lift wells (gas lift, plunger, pumping units, ESPs), and SWD wells.
• Optimize well and facility performance in coordination with engineering and production team.
• Attend and give input during battery and pipeline construction/PSSRs with construction team.
• Communicate effectively with all team members, and attend daily operations call each morning (M-F).
• Preparation of daily reports via computer, as appropriate.
• Promote a strong safety culture throughout field operations.
• Conduct and participate in JSA/JHA meetings and field safety observations.
• Ensure compliance with company HSE policies and New Mexico regulatory requirements.
• Respond to spills, releases, equipment failures, and other field emergencies.
• Maintain good housekeeping and environmental compliance across assigned assets.

Skills

Oil and gas production experience

Computer savvy

Team and independent work

Driver's license

Extended hours flexibility

Tools

SCADA

Remote monitoring systems

Well testing

Production allocation

Gas lift

ESP systems

Job description

Job Category: Production Management

Requisition Number: ASSIS001040

• Posted : August 26, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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New Mexico
88 Shell Road
Jal, NM 88252, USA

New Mexico
88 Shell Road
Jal, NM 88252, USA

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Supervision of company and contract pumpers and service personnel.
• Trouble shooting of compressors, pumping equipment, and battery equipment.
• Trouble shooting of flowing wells, artificial lift wells (gas lift, plunger, pumping units, ESPs), and SWD wells.
• Optimize well and facility performance in coordination with engineering and production team.
• Attend and give input during battery and pipeline construction/PSSRs with construction team.
• Communicate effectively with all team members, and attend daily operations call each morning (M-F).
• Preparation of daily reports via computer, as appropriate.
• Promote a strong safety culture throughout field operations.
• Conduct and participate in JSA/JHA meetings and field safety observations.
• Ensure compliance with company HSE policies and New Mexico regulatory requirements.
• Respond to spills, releases, equipment failures, and other field emergencies.
• Maintain good housekeeping and environmental compliance across assigned assets.

Qualified candidates must have:

• 5+ years of oil and gas production experience.
• Prior experience in foreman role or in workover ops a plus
• Computer savvy
• Must be able to work both in team settings as well as independently and be able to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work extended hours and respond to field emergencies.

Preferred

• Previous Lead Operator, Senior Production Operator, or Assistant Foreman experience.
• Experience with gas lift and/or ESP artificial lift.
• Experience with SCADA and remote monitoring systems.
• Experience with well testing and production allocation.
• Experience coordinating contractors and service companies.
• Working knowledge of production chemistry and corrosion/scale control.

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