Company & Culture
Ensign Natural Resources is a growth orientated independent E&P company scaling through strategic asset acquisitions and disciplined development. The company is entering its second iteration following the successful divestiture of its prior assets in late 2022. Ensign's operating philosophy centers on capital discipline, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by a management team with over 20 years of experience in the acquisition, development, and exploration of unconventional resources.
At Ensign, attitudes and behaviors that support our culture matter. Employees are expected to foster a culture of personal responsibility, courage and good judgement while pursuing excellence in all efforts through passion, determination, and continuous improvement.
At Ensign, attitudes and behaviors that support our culture matter. Employees are expected to foster a culture of personal responsibility, courage and good judgement while pursuing excellence in all efforts through passion, determination, and continuous improvement.
Major Responsibilities
• Lead and coordinate daily construction activities for drilling pads, production facilities, access roads, tank batteries, containment systems, water infrastructure, and related surface projects
• Direct field crews, contractors, equipment operators, and laborers to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to project requirements
• Support the Construction Superintendent in executing project plans, schedules, scopes of work, and company construction standards
• Review daily work plans, job assignments, drawings, site layouts, materials, and equipment needs
• Monitor field work to ensure compliance with safety standards, environmental requirements, permits, specifications, and company procedures
• Conduct or participate in tailgate safety meetings, job safety analyses, site inspections, and hazard assessments
• Oversee site preparation, clearing, grading, excavation, compaction, drainage, road work, fencing, containment, and general civil construction activities
• Support installation of production facility equipment, piping, supports, foundations, electrical components, instrumentation, and safety systems
• Coordinate delivery and use of materials, tools, equipment, and third-party services
• Monitor contractor performance, productivity, work quality, equipment usage, and manpower
• Identify field issues, safety concerns, material shortages, schedule conflicts, and quality concerns; communicate promptly to the Superintendent
• Verify completed work against drawings, specifications, and instructions
• Assist with punch lists, commissioning support, startup preparation, cleanup, turnover, and handoff to operations
• Maintain accurate daily reports, crew activity logs, time records, material usage, photos, inspection checklists, and other field documentation
• Help control costs by monitoring labor, equipment, materials, rework, and contractor efficiency
• Promote a culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, quality, and continuous improvement
Education, Experience & Skills
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 10+ years of construction or field operations experience, preferably in upstream oil and gas
• Experience supporting construction of drilling pads, access roads, production facilities, tank batteries, containment systems, water infrastructure, pipelines, and related surface facilities
• Experience overseeing small crews, contractors, subcontractors, equipment operators, and laborers in a field environment
• Experience with civil construction, earthwork, grading, drainage, compaction, roads, foundations, equipment setting, piping, mechanical installation, electrical support, and site cleanup
• Experience reading and interpreting basic construction drawings, site layouts, scopes of work, specifications, and safety requirements
• Ability to coordinate labor, materials, equipment, and contractors in the field
• Strong safety awareness and ability to enforce company and contractor safety expectations
• Practical problem-solving skills and ability to address changing field conditions
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
• Basic proficiency with mobile devices, email, daily reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications preferred
Required Competencies
• Safety Commitment: Dedicated to following safety policies, site-specific plans, and regulatory requirements, with the confidence to exercise stop-work authority when conditions are unsafe or outside procedure.
• Technical & Leadership Skills: Hands-on operator with advanced knowledge of production gathering systems and equipment troubleshooting, combined with strong analytical, strategic, business judgment, and problem-solving abilities; able to see the big picture and translate it into effective action.
• Collaborative & Entrepreneurial Mindset: High-energy team player with agility and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment; driven by continuous improvement, strong work ethic, and integrity.
• Performance Focus: Proven track record of successful outcomes with a commitment to team success and an entrepreneurial approach to challenges.
Physical Requirements
• Required to travel to field locations
• Required to work overtime, as needed
• Able to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Able to lift/move up to 50 pounds on regular basis and occasionally lift/ move up to 100 pounds
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and color vision
• Able to deal with wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat/cold
• Work environment may include moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic chemicals, airborne particles and moderate to loud noise, requiring consistent use of appropriate PPE
We Offer
This position is provided with a company vehicle and a PPE/boot allowance. Ensign offers competitive salary, cash bonus, and equity plans as well as a comprehensive benefit package including medical/dental/vision plans, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with contribution matching up to 6% with 100% immediate vesting, paid vacation, sick time, and much more.