Automation and I&E Superintendent

Company Information

QB Energy is a Denver-based upstream natural gas company committed to delivering value through responsible acquisition, development, and production that benefits both shareholders and stakeholders by operating efficiently, sustainably, and with cutting-edge technology.

QB Energy is a Denver-based upstream natural gas company committed to delivering value through responsible acquisition, development, and production that benefits both shareholders and stakeholders by operating efficiently, sustainably, and with cutting-edge technology. QB Energy operates in the Piceance Basin of Western Colorado, currently operating about 400,000 net acres. The company develops and operates upstream gathering, compression, processing, and fractionation assets, with a focus on safety, environmental stewardship, and community engagement.

Initiatives such as zero-flaring, methane emissions reduction, water recycling, and wildlife mitigation help minimize footprint while maximizing long-term value.

The Automation and I&E Superintendent is a senior field leadership role responsible for the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of all instrumentation, electrical, and automation systems across QB Energy's Piceance Basin asset. This position oversees a team of technicians, automation and controls specialists, and electrical crews, and manages both capital project execution and day-to-day OPEX work across a technically complex portfolio that includes low, medium and high-voltage infrastructure, large-horsepower electric compression, and industrial power generation.

The ideal candidate is first and foremost a field leader - someone who sets the safety standard through personal example, earns the trust of their crew, and builds a culture where everyone goes home. Technical depth in all voltages of electrical systems, instrumentation, and industrial controls is essential. One’s ability to effectively lead is paramount for this role.

• Own and champion a safety-first culture across all I&E and automation field activities
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and company electrical safety standards including arc flash / approach boundary procedures
• Lead and participate in job hazard analyses (JHAs), tailgate safety meetings, and incident investigations
• Hold crews and subcontractors accountable to safe work practices without exception
• Maintain current LOTO, arc flash, and confined space procedures and enforce consistent application

• Oversee day-to-day maintenance and troubleshooting of I&E and automation systems across compression, production, and water facilities
• Manage low, medium and high-voltage systems including substation equipment, switch gear, transformers, and large-horsepower VFD-driven and direct-drive electric motors
• Direct preventive and corrective maintenance programs for instrumentation and field devices
• Oversee SCADA integration points, HMI programming support, and automation reliability
• Coordinate with operations personnel to minimum production impact during planned and unplanned work

• Lead I&E and electrical scope on greenfield and brownfield facility projects from design coordination through commissioning and startup
• Develop and review scopes of work, material take-offs, and cost estimates for capital and OPEX budgeting
• Manage project schedules, subcontractor performance, and field execution quality
• Partner with engineering on equipment specifications, single-line diagrams, and P&
• Coordinate energization plans, arc flash studies, and commissioning procedures for new electrical infrastructure

• Ensure all electrical work is performed and documented in accordance with applicable codes (NEC, NFPA, API, state regulations)
• Maintain as-built documentation, equipment records, and maintenance histories
• Support permitting, inspection, and regulatory compliance activities
• Prepare and present work order status, project updates, and budget tracking to Operations Manager
• Sound knowledge of PSMA, API, NEC, NFPA 70 and OSHA codes and standards with an ability to…