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
• Supervise construction of drilling pads, production facilities, access roads, tank batteries, containment systems, pipelines, water infrastructure, and related upstream surface facilities
• Manage daily field construction activities to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, within scope, and in accordance with company standards
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, inspectors, surveyors, engineers, operations personnel, land, regulatory, and HSE teams
• Review construction drawings, site plans, specifications, permits, and scopes of work prior to and during execution
• Ensure drilling pads are properly constructed to support drilling, completions, production, and future operational needs
• Oversee site preparation, clearing, grading, excavation, compaction, drainage, road construction, fencing, containment, and reclamation-related activities
• Oversee construction and installation of production facilities, including separators, tanks, treaters, meters, pumps, compressors, piping, electrical systems, instrumentation, controls, and safety systems
• Monitor contractor performance, manpower, equipment utilization, productivity, quality, and compliance with project requirements
• Enforce safety expectations, environmental requirements, permit conditions, and company field standards
• Conduct daily field meetings, safety reviews, job walks, construction inspections, and progress updates
• Identify construction issues, design conflicts, material delays, cost impacts, and schedule risks; escalate and resolve issues as needed
• Track project progress, daily activity, field changes, work quantities, contractor time, materials, and costs
• Validate completed work against drawings, specifications, and company quality standards
• Support commissioning, startup, punch list completion, turnover, and handoff to operations
• Coordinate with operations to minimize disruption to existing production and ensure facilities are built for safe, reliable long-term operation
• Support construction planning, cost estimating, scheduling, contractor bid reviews, and project lookbacks
• Maintain accurate construction records, daily reports, redlines, as-built information, photos, inspection records, and project documentation
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, quality, cost discipline, and operational excellence
Education, Experience & Skills
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate degree, technical certification, or vocational training in petroleum technology, instrumentation, mechanics, operations, or a related field preferred
• 10+ years of upstream oil and gas experience required preferably in South Texas
• 7+ years of supervisory or foreman-level experience preferred
• Experience overseeing construction of drilling pads, access roads, production facilities, tank batteries, gathering infrastructure, water handling facilities, and related surface infrastructure
• Experience managing civil construction, earthwork, grading, drainage, containment, roads, foundations, structural work, mechanical installation, piping, electrical, instrumentation, and commissioning support
• Experience coordinating multiple contractors, vendors, inspectors, surveyors, engineers, land, operations, HSE, and regulatory personnel
• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, site layouts, facility designs, P&IDs, specifications, permits, and scopes of work
• Experience managing construction schedules, field execution, contractor performance, safety requirements, quality standards, and project costs
• Ability to plan and execute drilling pad construction, production facility construction, and related infrastructure projects safely and efficiently
• Strong understanding of civil construction, site preparation, roads, drainage, containment, fencing, foundations, equipment setting, piping, electrical, and mechanical systems
• Strong contractor management, field leadership, scheduling, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to identify field risks, resolve construction conflicts, and communicate issues quickly
• Strong documentation, reporting, and cost tracking skills
• Proficiency with construction drawings, project schedules, daily reports, punch lists, cost tracking tools, and basic Microsoft Office applications
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
Required Competencies
• Safety Commitment: Strong dedication to safety policies, site-specific plans, and regulatory requirements, with the confidence to exercise stop-work authority when conditions are unsafe, unclear, or outside procedure.
• Leadership: Leads by example and holds self, employees, and contractors accountable while building trust with teams through consistency and follow-through. Coaches and develops employees while setting high standards for performance and conduct. Makes sound decisions under pressure and provides clear direction during operational issues.
• Integrity and Accountability: Demonstrates honesty, transparency, and ethical judgment in all business dealings. Takes ownership of results, problems, and follow-up actions. Does the right thing even when no one is watching.
• Results Oriented: Driven to achieve production, cost, safety, and reliability goals. Prioritizes high-impact work and follows through to completion. Uses data and field observations to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities. Maintains urgency without sacrificing safety or quality.
• Continuous Improvement: Challenges inefficient practices and looks for better ways to operate. Identifies root causes rather than treating symptoms. Supports innovation, automation, standardization, and process improvement. Encourages input from field employees and contractors to improve execution.
• Communication: Communicates clearly, respectfully, and directly with field and office personnel. Provides timely updates on issues, risks, and progress. Listens effectively and seeks to understand before making decisions.
• Problem Solving: Uses practical judgment and sound technical knowledge to resolve issues. Balances short-term operational needs with long-term asset performance. Escalates issues appropriately when additional support or authority is needed.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Works effectively across departments to achieve asset goals. Encourages cooperation, accountability, and shared ownership of outcomes
Physical Requirements
• Required to travel to field locations
• 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.