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< 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.

Who we are Ensign Natural Resources is an exploration & production company expanding through asset acquisitions and development. We believe in making disciplined investments, applying effective technology, and focusing on continuous improvement. Headquartered in Houston, TX, Ensign was established in 2017 and is led by a management team experienced in finding, developing, and exploiting unconventional assets. About Us Who we are How we're different Our People & Culture Leadership Team Board of Directors Sponsor noun | en·sign | ‘en-.sīn en′sīn, n. a sign or mark: the sign or flag distinguishing a nation or a regiment: one who carries the colors. Why Ensign? ​ Throughout history, ensigns have been used to send messages, rally beleaguered troops, signal other ships, armies, and peoples. Ensigns represent a group’s courage, pride, and identity. In short, an ensign says who you are, where you are, and what you believe with one single piece of cloth or mark. We are here to set a new standard. We’re courageous enough to take on the hard challenges and proud to drive change in our industry. This is what being Ensign means to us. Rally with us! How we're Different At Ensign, data and technology are a large part of how we drive success. ​ Not only do we have a development team who is knowledgeable about our industry, operations, and data but we expect all our technical team members to be proficient in data management tools and processes. This ensures everyone can create fit-for-purpose data capture apps and visualizations that allow for faster and better decision-making with no silos in data access and continual prioritization of economic impact to the company. ​ Our People & Culture Our people define our culture and drive the strategy of our company. We look for team members that embody our values and strive to make us better every single day. ​ Meet some of our team! My favorite thing about working at Ensign, beyond the amazing culture, is working with such brilliant people in each department. Being able to learn from people who are passionate about their work is fun to be around. Jeremy Reeves Learn More Director, Information Technology Jeremy Reeves // Director, Information Technology My favorite thing about working for Ensign is the culture. It isn’t draining nor is it unpleasant, but it fosters that genuine feeling of “you are important here, we need you”. Most companies make employees feel that they not needed nor valued. That is the total opposite here at Ensign. LaShonda McClain Learn More Executive Assistant Jeremy Reeves // Director, Information Technology 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. Roel Garcia Learn More Production Supervisor Jeremy Reeves // Director, Information Technology Our Values Ownership Taking responsibility for actions and problems; leading solutions; never miss a chance to lead. Courage Stand up for your ideas; open communication; give and take honest feedback. Grit A mixture of passion and determination; willing to face the hard stuff and see it through to the end. Good Judgement A practiced eye for good opportunities; prioritizing based on value to company vs. self; making informed decisions and calculated risks. Continuous Improvement Good enough never is! Make things better every day; complacency is the enemy. Leadership Team Brett Pennington President and Chief Executive Officer "We believe in alignment at all levels of the organization. Delivering results is easy when everyone is aware of our goals and stragety, and are empowered to make a difference." View More EVP & CFO Mark Lumpkin EVP of Subsurface & Business Development Jon Baker EVP of HR, IT, & Administration Candace Day-Butler VP of Midstream, Surface, & Projects Sean Bradley VP of Reservoir Rick Robinson VP of Drilling & Completions Rhett Bullock VP of Finance Connor Mannon Senior Manager of Land Sean McLaughlin Board of Directors Chris Carter View More Patrick McWilliams View More Peter Ray View More Sponsor NGP has been a pioneer of the North American energy industry for over 35 years—always keeping an innovative eye on the future. At their core, they are energy investors and business builders. NGP investments have fostered entrepreneurship, driven innovation, created jobs, advanced U.S. energy security, and supported the critical missions of their stakeholders. Today, they are one of the most trusted private equity energy investors. Learn more about NGP at https://ngpenergy.com/ .

< 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

Back Pipeline Technician Supervisor: Maintenance Foreman 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 • Locate lines • Execute Work Orders as directed by Maintenance Scheduler • Operate and maintain pigging facilities and tank batteries • Maintain, repair and modify equipment such as lines and vessels, fix leaks as needed • Complete maintenance documentation in timely manner • Keep equipment and tools clean and secure; maintain order in work areas • Perform various construction projects • Work with pipeline maintenance crews to perform maintenance and repair of pipelines, control valves, pumps, etc., as needed • Check conditions of rights-of-way and all other aspects of pipeline • Use proper lockout/tagout procedures • Drive Company vehicle over various types of road conditions and terrain, including highways, rural roads with paved and gravel surface, and off road situations • Know and follow SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) • Accurately complete time sheets, daily work sheets, DOT logs and tracking sheets • May cross-train to learn duties of other plant and field personnel • Perform additional required DOT tasks • Keep Pigging current on all pipelines • Perform calls to 811 before any digging occurs to ensure underground utilities are properly marked • Know and follow all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies at all times • Know and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times • Exercise stop work authority in the event of unsafe conditions or situations • Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor Education, Experience & Skills • High school diploma or equivalent • At least 2 years or related experience required • Must have a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record • Proficiently operate power tools, air compressors and other shop equipment to recondition or make minor repairs to damaged parts • Strong ability to understand and adhere to processes • Must be able to promote cooperation and work effectively as part of a team • Must be proficient in line locating Physical Work Conditions • 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 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

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

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

Back I&E Technician Supervisor: Maintenance Foreman 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 • Execute work orders as directed by the maintenance scheduler • Effectively handle break in schedule work orders • Perform basic electrical (AC/DC) troubleshooting • Perform preventive maintenance as required • Calibrate, maintain, and repair all measurement and automation equipment • Troubleshoot and repair radio networks associated with SCADA system • Work closely with Leads, I&E Technicians, Artificial Lift Techs, Pipeline Techs and Mechanical Techs to problem solve • Respond to callouts, as needed, in a timely manner • Know and follow all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies at all times • Know and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times • Exercise stop work authority in the event of unsafe conditions or situations • Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor Education, Experience & Skills • High school diploma or equivalent • At least 5 years of related experience • Must have a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record • Basic understanding of Gas and Liquid measurement • Basic understanding of ABB Totalflow computers • Basic understanding of pneumatic and electronic instrumentation • Basic understanding of PLCs • Basic understanding of SCADA equipment • 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. • 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. 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

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Ensign Transition to Marathon On 10/1/2022, Marathon Oil EF II acquired all Eagle Ford wells previously operated by Ensign. Beginning April 25, 2023 all revenue payments will be remitted by Marathon Oil. All inquiries and notifications should now be directed to Marathon Oil Company Owner Relations. ​ Phone: 888-522-8871 Email: ownerrelations@marathonoil.com Marathon Oil Company Division Order P.O. Box 2069 Houston, TX 77252-9755 Marathon Owner Relations

Why Ensign Learn More At Ensign we believe in bringing together the best people and empowering them to do what they do best. ​ Working in a small company, you'll have a larger breadth of opportunity to gain visibility across how the organization operates, expand your skills, and work closely with leadership. Because we prioritize low debt and lean operations, we aren't subject to the volatility often found in other companies across our industry leading to safety and security for our team members. Careers Why Ensign Benefits Available Jobs Notices Why Ensign Meet our Team Benefits We offer competitive salary, cash bonus and equity plans. With Ensign, you will also receive a comprehensive benefit package which includes medical/dental/vision plans, company paid life, disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan contribution matching with 100% immediate vesting, paid vacation, sick time, work from home options, and much more. Available Jobs Benefits Available Jobs Looking to join our team? Get notified when we post new job listings. Subscribe Notices Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law Notices Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies Ensign Natural Resources (“Ensign”) uses internal resources for recruiting. Ensign may supplement that internal capability from time to time with assistance from staffing agencies, professional recruiters, and the like (“Agency”). Agencies are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Ensign employees directly in an attempt to present candidates – Ensign’s HR function must present ALL candidates to hiring managers. To protect the interests of all parties, Ensign will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Ensign, including unsolicited resumes sent directly to Ensign employees, or to Ensign’s resume database will be considered Ensign property. Ensign will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Ensign will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agency must obtain advance written approval from Ensign’s HR function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Ensign will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by an officer of Ensign. No other Ensign employee is authorized to bind Ensign to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies. Ensign hereby specifically rejects, and denies any liability under, any agreement purporting to be accepted based on negative consent, negotiation with a candidate, performance, or any means other than the signature of an Ensign officer.