Commisioning Foreman

Our core assets provide services for customers in the Delaware Basin in West Texas and New Mexico, and the DJ Basin in northeastern Colorado, and the Powder River Basin in Northeast Wyoming. Additional assets and investments are located in South Texas, Utah, and Southwest Wyoming.

We’re engaged in the business of gathering, compressing, treating, processing, and transporting natural gas; gathering, stabilizing and transporting condensate, natural gas liquids (NGLs) and crude oil; and gathering, transporting, recycling, treating and disposing of produced water for our customers. In our capacity as a natural gas processor, we also buy and sell natural gas, NGLs, and condensate on our behalf and our customers under certain gas processing contracts.

Western Midstream (WES) is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol, WES.

The Commissioning Foreman ensures safe, timely, and efficient facility startup by verifying systems are installed and functioning per project specifications. This role requires strong coordination across departments, vendors, and contractors to support successful project execution and operational readiness.

• Conduct P& (Piping and Instrument Diagram) walkdowns at 50%, 75%, and 90% project completion to identify and resolve issues early.
• Collaborate with project management to address missing components, access requirements, and operational needs.
• Develop and implement LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures with Operations for shutdowns and turnarounds.
• Provide on-site training for operators and contractors regarding system changes and long-term impacts.
• Perform N2 purge and integrity tests to ensure oxygen removal and leak-free systems before hydrocarbon introduction.
• Oversee compressor and pump alignment with qualified personnel (CAT and Waukesha certified).
• Supervise daily activities of commissioning team and contractors.
• Lead tailgate safety meetings and review JSAs (Job Safety Analyses).
• Liaise with vendors for quotes, scheduling, and on-site support.

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience is required.
• The ideal candidate for this position should possess five (5) years’ experience with mechanical construction associated with pipelines and facilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical principles.
• Ability to perform construction tasks.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Previous leadership experience required.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.

• High School diploma or GED required, with a preference for an Associate’s degree, trade school, or applicable professional certification.

• Valid driver’s license with no restrictions that would prohibit driving a company vehicle.

• The percentage of travel required for this position is 10%+.

• This position will be a 14/14 rotating shift schedule, and the candidate may be required to work overtime, weekends, on‑call, and holidays.

WES reserves the right to change the schedule if it is required by business/operations.

Western Midstream does not offer sponsorship of employment‑based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.

Western Midstream is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity in recruiting, hiring, developing, compensating, and promoting applicants and employees. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employees’ and applicant’s disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.