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  • Sean McLaughlin

    < Back Sean McLaughlin VP of Land & Board Secretary Sean McLaughlin serves as VP of Land and Board Secretary for Ensign Natural Resources. Prior to Ensign, Mr. McLaughlin served as Senior Business Development/Corporate Development Landman in the Business Development organization for Callon Petroleum, where he was pivotal in various successful acquisition and divestiture transactions in both the Permian and Eagle Ford. Prior to Callon, he held positions of increasing complexity and responsibility with ConocoPhillips Company. Mr. McLaughlin has been an instrumental leader in Ensign’s acquisition, development, and disposition activities, with tireless focus on effectively managing all land and commercial aspects. Mr. McLaughlin holds a bachelor’s degree in Energy Management with a minor in Finance from the University of Oklahoma. Previous Next

  • Connor Mannon

    < Back Connor Mannon VP of Finance Connor Mannon serves as Vice President of Finance for Ensign Natural Resources. Mr. Mannon has over 7 years of oil and gas finance experience. Prior to Ensign, Mr. Mannon was an upstream investment associate with EnCap Investments where he was responsible for the successful outcomes of 8+ portfolio companies with active operations. In his time with EnCap, he completed over $5 billion of transactions across their upstream portfolio. Prior to EnCap Mr. Mannon was part of the Wells Fargo Acquisitions & Divestitures group, advising on over $3 billion of transactions. Mr. Mannon holds a bachelors' degree in Petroleum Engineering and a Masters of Science in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin. Previous Next

  • Receptionist/Office Administrator

    Back Receptionist/Office Administrator Supervisor: VP, HR & Administration Department: HR Location: Houston, TX Apply Now Company & Culture Headquartered in Houston, TX, Ensign Natural Resources is an exploration & production company expanding through asset acquisitions and development in the Eagle Ford Basin. Ensign believes in making disciplined investments, applying effective technology, and focusing on 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 Reception • Manage reception area and lobby including receiving and coordinating visitors and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere • Answer and direct calls in a timely and polite manner • Manage all incoming and outgoing mail and packages • Maintain an awareness of all visitors coming and going, issue visitor badges as directed • Assist with organizing meetings including, but not limited to, scheduling, setup, catering and clean-up • Maintain company phone list • Assist Land, Accounting and HR Departments, as needed Office Administration • Provide vendor selection and oversight for all applicable areas of control • Maintain inventory in all breakrooms at acceptable levels, maintain breakroom equipment • Maintain office supplies in all copy areas at acceptable levels, order and distribute supplies as needed • Order business cards • Manage shredding service • Maintain pool vehicles • Maintain living arrangements for IOC personnel Education, Experience & Skills • At least 3 years of experience in a reception, administrative, or other professional role preferred • Proficient in using Microsoft Office and general office equipment • Ability to calmly and effectively deal with high-stress situations; this includes continuing to persevere and remaining calm in challenging or frustrating circumstances Physical Work Conditions • Must be able to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl • Must be able to lift/move up to 20 pounds on regular basis, and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds Ensign offers competitive salary, cash bonus and equity plans. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes medical/dental/vision plans, company paid life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan contribution matching with 100% immediate vesting, paid vacation, sick time, and much more. We Offer Apply Now

  • Rick Robinson

    < Back Rick Robinson VP of Reservoir Rick Robinson serves as Vice President of Reservoir Engineering for Ensign Natural Resources. Mr. Robinson has more than 20 years of expertise in reserves evaluation and economic modeling throughout all major US conventional and unconventional plays. He brings extensive technical and strategic strengths to the Ensign team where he manages reserves, reservoir, and economic modeling and forecasting and supports business development, field development planning, operations, field surveillance, and production forecasting and optimization. Prior to Ensign, Mr. Robinson spent 15 years with Ryder Scott where he served as Managing Senior Vice President. Prior to Ryder Scott, he was with ExxonMobil where he was responsible for well surveillance and field development as a Reservoir Engineer. He received his bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Brigham Young University, he is an active member of SPE, and is a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas. Previous Next

  • Leadership | Ensign

    Back Connor Mannon VP of Finance Connor Mannon serves as Vice President of Finance for Ensign Natural Resources. Mr. Mannon has over 7 years of oil and gas finance experience. Prior to Ensign, Mr. Mannon was an upstream investment associate with EnCap Investments where he was responsible for the successful outcomes of 8+ portfolio companies with active operations. In his time with EnCap, he completed over $5 billion of transactions across their upstream portfolio. Prior to EnCap Mr. Mannon was part of the Wells Fargo Acquisitions & Divestitures group, advising on over $3 billion of transactions. Mr. Mannon holds a bachelors' degree in Petroleum Engineering and a Masters of Science in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin.

  • Route Operator

    Back Route Operator Supervisor: Production Supervisor Department: Field Operations Location: Pawnee, TX Apply Now Company & Culture Headquartered in Houston, TX, Ensign Natural Resources is an exploration & production company expanding through asset acquisitions and development in the Eagle Ford Basin. Ensign believes in making disciplined investments, applying effective technology, and focusing on 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 • Relief for Recovery Operator, when needed • Onsite field pollution inspections • Enter work request for maintenance work when needed • Execute tasks as directed by the IOC Operator • Ensure Safe Work practices are followed by all personnel on company property including contractors • Thoroughly understand and maintain compliance with all Company, State, and Federal guidelines • Act as onsite company rep to oversee contractor work • Up line all incidents and Near misses to supervisor in a timely manner • Complete route inspections and optimization of all wells assigned by IOC • Utilize IOC to communicate break in work identified while on route • Adjust production equipment to optimize production • Learn, follow, and participate in all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies always • Know and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times • Exercise stop work authority in the event of unsafe conditions or situations • Perform any other job duties assigned by IOC or Supervisor • Work schedule: 5 days worked followed by 2 days off; call out duty is required Education, Experience & Skills • High school diploma or equivalent • Prior operator experience required (prior applicable experience will determine job level of candidate selected) • Must have a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record • Strong ability to understand and adhere to processes • Must be able to promote cooperation and work effectively as part of a team • Basic math skills including the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals Physical Work Conditions • Required to travel to field locations • Must be 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 • Must be 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 • Must be 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 Ensign offers competitive salary, cash bonus and equity plans. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes medical/dental/vision plans, company paid life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan contribution matching with 100% immediate vesting, paid vacation, sick time, and much more. We Offer Apply Now

  • Sustainability | Ensign Natural Resources

    Sustainability Our Promise Our Promise Energy for a brighter, cleaner future Our mission is to responsibly steward our environment, human & investment capital. To help align us to that mission, we've developed a set of Environmental, Safety, & Governance (ESG) principles that drive our decisions and operations. Our Promise Safety Recent Initatives Community 2021 Sustainability Report 01 Evaluation Ensign formed our Environmental, Safety, & Governance (ESG) Committee, comprised of key Board of Director members and corporate leaders in 2019 to establish and review ESG initiatives & policies in alignment with our values and culture. 02 Governance We establish policies, practices, and controls to empower employees to contribute to the value of the company while setting standards for conduct and security; once established we consistently apply those standards. 03 Human Capital Sustainabilitiy We have developed strong organizational leadership and a culture that promotes continuous improvement and cultivate employee engagement at all levels. 04 Operational Sustainability We have a safety culture requiring employees, contractors, and service providers to work safe and we consider the environment when making business decisions. We have built operational efficiencies that reduce environmental impact and continually review our operations to ensure they are safe, efficient, reliable, and adhere to all federal, state, and local safety and environmental laws. 05 Corporate Citizenship We're passionate about strengthening local economies & enriching the lives of our employees and the communities in which we live and work. We have committed to charitable activities that consider employee values in tandem with corporate values and impact, and deliver on that commitment with both monetary and volunteer opportunities. Safety Culture Committed to a proactive culture of safety. We create and continuously strengthen our culture where risks are eliminated, unsafe work is not tolerated, and people will challenge the norm. Committed to a proactive culture of safety. We create and continuously strengthen our culture where risks are eliminated; unsafe work is not tolerated; and people will challenge the norm Stop Work Authority Exercising of stop work authority is always supported. All employees and vendors are accountable; openness and honesty are rewarded. Committed to a proactive culture of safety. We create and continuously strengthen our culture where risks are eliminated; unsafe work is not tolerated; and people will challenge the norm Engagement Continual engagement to review safety performance and high potential incidents to strengthen culture and tools. Committed to a proactive culture of safety. We create and continuously strengthen our culture where risks are eliminated; unsafe work is not tolerated; and people will challenge the norm Focused Action Focus on what is known to have the potential to cause serious injury. We provide our team with programs and tools that are proven to keep people safe. We do not assume reductions in frequency of lessor incidents indicate risk has been lowered for a major incident. Committed to a proactive culture of safety. We create and continuously strengthen our culture where risks are eliminated; unsafe work is not tolerated; and people will challenge the norm Continuous Improvement We share knowledge and lessons learned. We look for opportunities to continuously be better and work safer each day. Committed to a proactive culture of safety. We create and continuously strengthen our culture where risks are eliminated; unsafe work is not tolerated; and people will challenge the norm Cybersecurity Safety isn't just about the physical. As we strive to be a more data driven company, we also must focus our attention on the safety and security of our data, equipment and overall network. We have comprehensive security layers that work to prevent attacks, provide attack awareness, and respond/recover quickly to incidents. We're proud to say we've had no cybersecurity breach or system compromise since inception. Safety Safety is not the absence of incidents, it is the presence of culture, tools, and knowledge. At Ensign we don't believe that it's only one person or department that should be responsible for safety. Safety is every single persons job. HSE Requirements To drive our safety initiatives, we focus on: Recent Initatives Recent Initatives Emissions Reduction We're setting a goal to be in the top quartile for lowest emission intensity among our peers in the Eagle Ford! We've installed equipment that reduces emissions over time and are planning further implementations in 2022. We will capture 65% of our produced water in 2022, limiting environmental impacts of disposal and reducing emissions by eliminating water hauling activities. Ensign began recycling water for use in completions activities in 2021. Water Management Community Energy for a brighter, cleaner future Our mission is to responsibly steward our environment, human & investment capital. Ending childhood cancer. Ensign is proud to support Sky High, an organization dedicated to bringing communities together to provide comfort, fund research and save lives of those fighting pediatric cancer and other life-threatening conditions. As a corporate sponsor and advocate for this program, Ensign was able to raise and contribute $35,000 in 2021. Join us in supporting this amazing organization. Learn more Community Keeping South Texas roads clean. At Ensign we believe in taking care of the communities that we're a part of. South Texas is a place of unique beauty and to ensure our environment continues to stay clean and beautiful, we've partnered with other operators in our region to support the Keep South Texas Roads Clean program. This program picks up roadside trash and recycles collected tires for local parks to keep our area looking it's best for all to enjoy. This unique program is considered a model for companies working in local communities and is made possible by the amazing collaboration with our competitors in the region. Removed 520k pounds of trash since inception at an average of ~1,400 pounds per week 2021 Excellence Award for Community & Social Investment As part of our work in the Keep South Texas Roads Clean Program, Ensign was recognized at the 2021 Eagle Ford Excellence Awards.

  • Sean Bradley

    < Back Sean Bradley VP of Midstream, Surface, & Projects Sean Bradley serves as Vice President of Midstream, Surface & projects for Ensign Natural Resources. Mr. Bradley has over 12 years of oil and gas operator experience and prior to industry served for 11 in the Utah Army National Guard, inclusive of two deployments. Prior to joining Ensign, Mr. Bradley served in roles of increasing complexity and responsibility with Murphy Oil where he led projects throughout their US onshore and Gulf of Mexico assets. He is a champion of continuous improvement, automation, and data analytics, which he has shown to consistently improve Ensign’s profitability. Mr. Bradley holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Brigham Young University. Previous Next

  • Brett Pennington

    < Back Brett Pennington President and Chief Executive Officer Brett Pennington, President & Chief Executive officer, founded Ensign Natural Resources in December 2017 and created one of the most lucrative private equity transactions in the Eagle Ford that closed in December 2022. Prior to Ensign, he served in technical and leadership roles for Murphy Oil Corporation and ExxonMobil throughout the lower 48 States and Alaska. At Murphy, Mr. Pennington built the Eagle Ford Shale asset through acreage acquisition and leasing starting in 2009 and continuing through early exploration, delineation, and development. With more than twenty-two years of industry experience, Mr. Pennington has worked almost every major basin in North America through various roles including Reservoir Engineering, Engineering Management, Corporate Planning, Operations and Enterprise Management. Mr. Pennington received a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Brigham Young University and completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard. Previous Next

  • Roel Garcia

    < Back Roel Garcia Production Supervisor "The ability and encouragement to get involved regardless of your area of expertise or experience makes us all better and multi-skilled over time. If you're intelligent, work hard, and are in constant pursuit of growth and development it would be hard to find a better place." Tell us about yourself. I Served in the Marine Corps from ‘07 to ’11, Deployed to Afghanistan. I’m Married with 2 little girls. I held the same position (lead operator) at Murphy Oil Corp, and wanted to be part of the team moving to Ensign. How is Ensign different from other places you have worked? Day to day business moves much faster. For example, If something needs to get done we can get approval in minutes rather than hours or days. What is your favorite thing about working at Ensign? The ability and encouragement to get involved regardless of your area of expertise or experience. I think this makes all of us better and multi skilled over time as well as provides those with more experience a different angle to view issues. What would you say to someone who was interested in working at Ensign? I would say it’s a challenging and rewarding meritocracy. If you’re intelligent, work hard, and are in constant pursuit of growth and development it would be hard to find a better place to show up and feel satisfied every day.

  • Contact | Ensign Natural Resources

    Contact Contact our Team Have a question? Our team is here to help. General Inquiries Contact Us Owner Inquiries Contact Us General Inquiries info@ensignnr.com Mailing Address Ensign Natural Resources LLC 5825 North Sam Houston Pkwy W. Suite 130 Houston, TX 77086

  • Operations | Ensign Natural Resources

    Operations About our Assets Until March 1, 2023 Ensign operated wells producing out of the Eagle Ford Shale across ~130,000 net acres in the Karnes trough area of South Texas. The large, contiguous land position, which is 100% held by production and 99% operated, allowed for optimized development and diversified production. This position was acquired by Marathon Oil. Eagle Ford ~130,000 Net Acres 655 Wells Eagle Ford Suppliers

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