Job Description

Company Overview

Apache Corporation, founded in 1954, is one of the world's premier independent oil and gas exploration and production companies. With operations in the United States, Egypt and the United Kingdom (North Sea), the company has a presence in domestic and international basins.  Apache is proud of its portfolio that includes exploration in conventional, unconventional, onshore and offshore operating areas.

At Apache, there is a world of opportunity. With a history of using sound financial practices and an abundant inventory of near-term and future development projects, the company is admired across the industry for its ability to navigate in a rapidly changing world. Apache succeeds in recognizing opportunity and acting quickly. The growth of the company comes from the coordinated efforts of its diverse and accomplished workforce.

Our VISION is to be the premier exploration and production company, contributing to global progress by helping meet the world's energy needs.

Our MISSION is to grow in an innovative, safe, environmentally responsible and profitable manner for the long-term benefit of our stakeholders.
Our STRATEGY is to take a differentiated approach to the exploration and production of cost-advantaged hydrocarbons through innovation, technology, optimization, continuous improvement and relentless focus on costs to deliver top-tier, long-term returns.

Apache is proud to have been named a Top Workplace in Houston and is one of the world’s most admired companies by Fortune. Our global team is brought together by a shared sense of ownership, team of teams approach and the knowledge that best answers win.

Apache believes in a culture that encourages everyone to bring their unique perspective and background to work every day and to know that their voice is valued and respected.
 

Apache provides a challenging and rewarding work environment, supported by a premier total compensation package that includes competitive base salaries and benefits along with performance-driven incentives.

For additional information about Apache, please visit:

Operating Locations
Commitment to Sustainability
Apache Reports and Filings

www.apachecorp.com 

Specific Responsibilities

The Workover Lead, for Apache Corporation will be a member of Apache’s Workover team at the company’s Sundown, office reporting to the Workover and P&A Manager.
 
This role will be primarily responsible for the following:

Be familiar with Apache Standard Operating Procedures and ensure these are applied to all workover rig jobs.
Be familiar with Apache Supervisor’s Safety and Health Compliance and State Environmental Compliance Manuals and ensure that these policies are followed on each job
Review all repair procedures and methods with Production Foreman/Local EH&S technicians to ensure that safety hazards and environmental impact(s) are minimized
Provide supervisory duties for safe and efficient workover operations, as well as contractors and other Apache employees on well location.
Manage workover operations optimally to extend runlife and ultimately reduce LOE leading to increased free cash flow.
Strong communication skills with the Production Foreman to provide necessary job updates outside of the daily WellView report that are communicated to the Production Engineering team.
Coordinate and organize workovers and maintenance jobs per the approved workover rig schedule.
Must be able to support workover operations regionally for multiple AOMs as rig resources will work for multiple Production Foreman.  Workover Supervisor will stay with the rig they are responsible for.
Support and participate in any SORTS critique’s related to any well work on the workover rig they are responsible for.
Provide input on selection of key vendors and, work closely with the Production Foreman to select vendors to provide materials and services for necessary operations to meet safety expectations and optimize job costs.
Monitor the performance of service contractors, consultants and vendors and provide updates to Area Operations Manager/Production Foreman as requested.
Ensure control & integrity of the well during all well operations.
Perform/Coordinate all dismantle to determine root cause of failure for failed equipment per Production Foreman/Production Engineer request
Responsible for accuracy and timeliness of WellView reports for all well work that is supervised. (Daily Operations/Initial Failure Details/Tubing and Rod Detail)

Professional Qualifications & Experience:

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:

High School diploma or equivalent required
5+ years of related workover rig supervision experience required.
Must be proficient in computer skills including MS Excel, Word, Outlook
Excellent communication and grammar skills, exhibited both in conversation and written materials
Current Well Control Certification

Core Values & Leadership Attributes

The successful candidate will lead by example through the embodiment of, and by embracing, Apache's Core Values and Leadership Attributes:

Core Values:

Expect top performance & innovation;
Seek relentless improvements in all facets;
Invest in our greatest asset, our people;
Foster a contrarian spirit;
Drive to succeed with a sense of urgency;
Safety is not negotiable & will not be compromised;
Conduct our business with honesty & integrity;
Treat our stakeholders with respect & dignity; and
We derive benefit from the earth & take our environmental responsibility seriously.

Leadership Attributes:

Responsible irreverence;
Focus on team accomplishments over personal gain;
Decisive, invested, committed;
Safety is not negotiable & will not be comprised;
Fire in the belly;
Lead by example, be an ambassador for Apache’s values;
Sees the big picture, translates into action;
Sound judgement and emotional maturity;
Best answers win;
Working managers; and
Effective communicators.