WELL OPERATIONS MANAGER
Dec 17, 2025 • Sidrah Gohar • Job Openings / Employment & HR Notices
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Well Operations Manager
Kinder Morgan•Midland, TX•
Well Operations Manager
Job ID #: 31672 Location: TX-MIDLAND
Functional Area: Engineering Position Type: Full Time
Experience Required: 7 - 10 Years Relocation Provided: May be Considered
Education Required: Bachelors Degree
RC/Department: 1074 -CO2-FLD OPS SACROC DRILLING :CO2
Position Description
The Well Ops Manager leads the well work operations for the EOR Assets with a team of 25+ employees and contractors which include superintendents, well site supervisors, technicians, and engineers. This position is the lead liaison between KM corporate interests, local community leaders and occasional government/regulatory agencies. The position is highly demanding and requires excellent leadership skills, understanding of well operations and key business drivers. Rapid yet good business and employee decision making is common to further both public and employee trust and protect the assets.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
Safely manage and optimize well work operations including producing and injection well repair, completions, re-completions, surface stimulations, coil tubing interventions, plug and abandonment and reverse unit operations.
Lead, direct and supervise engineers and superintendents within the EOR Well Operations organization.
Manage artificial lift contract & tubular inventories
Manage well completions optimization teams
Ensure that well work and reverse unit operations are in compliance with all safety practices and procedures.
Manage budget preparation, cost analysis and establish cost control procedures
Review well work procedures and cost estimates
Maintain close working relationship between well operations personnel and the personnel/operations of the other SACROC departments.
Assure the development and training of direct reports.
Respond to emergency situations in an appropriate manner.
Manage regulatory repair work.
Position Requirements
Position Requirements:
Demonstrated commitment to safety and safe work practices.
7+ years of drilling and/or well work experience with an oil and gas company
Familiar with drilling and completion practices
Familiar with coil tubing operations and practices
Strong organization, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
Ability to make technically and economically sound decisions and recommendations
Good overall practical oilfield operations knowledge
Demonstrated initiative and results oriented team member skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge in Texas Railroad Commission policies and procedures
Preferred Experience:
Well control certification
CO2 project experience
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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