Production​/Region Manager

Position Summary:

The Production/Region Manager leads day‑to‑day field operations across assigned production areas to ensure safe, reliable, and cost‑effective production while aligning regional activities with corporate goals. The role serves as the key link between executive leadership and field operations, driving performance improvements, ensuring compliance, and optimizing asset value.

• Lead, coach, and develop Superintendents, Foreman, and field personnel within assigned region.
• Implement corporate operational strategies at the region level, balancing production targets, safety performance, and cost control.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Reservoir teams to support well performance optimization, artificial lift strategies, and facility reliability.
• Monitor daily production, downtime, and variances, ensuring accurate reporting and proactive issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable HSE and regulatory requirements.
• Manage regional budgets, approve expenditures, and monitor operating efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with landowners, local communities, and regulatory agencies.
• Support acquisitions, divestitures, and new project integration at the field level.
• Act as primary point of contact for the Vice President, Operations on regional performance and needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent industry experience may be considered.
• 7+ years of upstream oil & gas experience, including 3+ years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong knowledge of production operations, artificial lift systems, and facility operations.
• Demonstrated success in managing multi‑disciplinary field teams and budgets.

• 2+ years of Drilling Experience.
• Well Control Certification.
• Advanced Technical Knowledge of Drilling & Completion practices.

• Regional leadership and team development.
• Production performance monitoring and troubleshooting.
• HSE and regulatory compliance.
• Financial management and cost control.
• Strong communication and relationship management.
• Decision‑making under field and operational constraints.

• Sitting – Frequently – Desk work, computer use, meetings.
• Standing/Walking – Regularly – Split between office and field environments.
• Lifting (up to 30 lbs.) – Occasionally – Files, training materials, safety equipment.
• Fine Motor Skills – Constantly – Typing, report rep, operating smaller tools.
• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Required – Office tasks and field hazard awareness.
• Environmental Exposure – Occasionally – Site visits with weather/noise exposure.

• Office setting with frequent travel to field sites, production facilities, and vendor locations, including driving company or rental vehicles.
• Role requires availability outside normal business hours during operational emergencies or critical project milestones.
• Exposure to field conditions including noise, dust, extreme temperatures, and inclement weather.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required at all times in designated areas.

Foundation Energy Management, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Director

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Non‑profit Organizations

Location:

Dallas, TX

Salary: $47,000.00‑$52,000.00