Operations Manager - jade owls : Job Details

Operations Manager

Summary:

This position is responsible for the leadership and execution of operations, engineering, optimization, and oversight of completion, workover, production, and facilities projects. This position leads by example and alongside operations staff with the identification and repair of problems as well as optimization of existing wells and equipment to maximize value.

An ideal candidate will be trustworthy, driven, pragmatic, and a self-starter. In addition, a successful candidate will be a forward thinker and challenge status quos and be aligned with jade owls' growth vision. Candidate must be self-motivated and passionate to perform job duties with little supervision. Candidate is also required to have strong interpersonal and communications skills as well as strong documentation skills.

About the Employer:

· jade owls is entrepreneurial in nature with ambitious growth plans.

· Founded in 2022 upon the values of integrity, grit, and cashflow.

· Operates ~2000 BOPD focused in Oklahoma & Wyoming.

· Driven to hire the best and offers a profit-sharing plan to retain and treat all employees like owners.

· Equity in a fast-growing private company will be offered as part of the compensation package.

· Provide growth opportunities for all employees. jade owls has grown >10x since incorporation.

Responsibilities:

• Organize and lead the operations organization, optimizing time and spend to maximize cashflow and value.
• Analyze daily production data and identify value adding facility and well-work opportunities.
• Responsible for all fully loaded operational and capital expenditures within the supervised assets.
• Responsible for all production and facility activities. Experience and expertise with optimization of artificial lift, SCADA, pumps, compressors, and tank
• Sizing of surface facility equipment such as pumps, compressors, separators, tanks, flowlines, heaters and metering facilities.
• Manages implementation of remote SCADA installations.
• Manages cost control and analyzes Lease Operating Statement (LOS) for improvements.
• Work with reservoir and operations engineering staff to execute long-term projects.
• Identify highest value adds and direct a plan for staff to add rate, reduce costs, and plan to reduce risk and exposure of our assets.
• Drive accountability of production rate and ensure proper data is recorded for production, regulations, and maintenance records.
• Sets high expectations and elevated, but realistic, goals to increase cash flows.
• Work closely with Upstream President to negotiate contracts and act upon ideas to increase efficiency of operations.
• Review operator data for accurate and timely production reports (daily volumes, pressures, and equipment performance).
• Able to perform other duties, including coverage for field supervisors on well-work jobs.
• Follow safe operating practices and ensure compliance with company policies, Safety & Regulatory requirements. Encourage Near Miss Reporting, LOTO and SOP procedures.
• Conducts inspections and acts as liaison as required to ensure compliance with WOGCC, OCC, WOSLI, BLM, BIA, OSHA, and Wyoming and Oklahoma DEQ.
• Participates in route reviews to share knowledge of wells and facilities with operations staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Required: Bachelors of Science in Petroleum, Chemical, or Mechanical engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years' oil/gas engineering experience.
• Previous Leadership experience is required.
• Expertise in well-work operations is required.
• Experience and understanding of facility operations is also required.
• Strong intellectual curiosity to provide outside-the-box ideas and solutions
• Strong desire to continuously research and implement ideas to improve activities

Schedule and Structure:

• Salary position.
• Hybrid work from home position with frequent field travel to Wyoming and possibly Oklahoma
• Candidate must live in Rocky Mountain Region. Access to Denver International Airport or residency within Wyoming or Colorado is preferred.
• 5x2 schedule with on-call weekends.

Travel Requirements:

• 1-2 weeks of travel per month to the fields within Wyoming or Oklahoma

Benefits:

• Opportunity for Vacation, sick, volunteer, and holiday pay. PTO is unlimited but with understanding of timing with critical business activities.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical and dental insurance; most of the monthly premium covered by jade owls.
• Employee Profit-Sharing Plan: bi-annual (twice per year) bonus

Significant equity in a fast-growing private company will be offered as part of the compensation package.

• Opportunity for Short Term and Long-Term Incentives.
• Opportunity for career growth with potential for future promotions.

Please note that the following job posting does not guarantee or promise specific benefits offerings to potential employees. While we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages, the availability and details of these offerings are subject to change, are determined by company policies, and budgetary considerations. We encourage all applicants to review our official employee benefits documentation and engage in discussions with management during the interview process to gain a comprehensive understanding of the benefits package available for the position.

Field Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those this position may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Working in ambient temperatures of -40°F to 100°F

· Work in all weather conditions including rain, snow, mud, etc. – work is performed in hazardous driving and working conditions all season of the year.

· Ability to lift 50 lbs.

· Exposure to hazardous facilities including moving equipment and H2S environments.

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Offers of employment take into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, external market, and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees.

Base Pay Range: $225,000 - $300,000

Annual Bonus Pay Range: $30,000 - $60,000+

Restricted Stock Units: TBD

· Pay is salary.

· Bonus is provided based upon base pay.

· Future pay growth is based on value added, not years of experience.

· Significant equity in a fast-growing private company will be offered as part of the compensation package.

jade owls is an equal opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce and provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals protected by applicable laws.

Application Deadline:

Application Deadline: March 31, 2025. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Notice To Third Party Agencies:

jade owls does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of jade owls and jade owls will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.