Oil and Gas Field Supervisor supervises field staff that maintains and services oil and gas production facilities. Oversees testing and monitoring of wells, pumps, storage facilities and other equipment. Being an Oil and Gas Field Supervisor is responsible for safety of staff and production facilities. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Oil and Gas Field Supervisor typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Oil and Gas Field Supervisor supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/ production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. To be an Oil and Gas Field Supervisor typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for all aspects of harvesting and planting the “crop” in a manner which will meet goals and objectives of the division, through direct supervision of harvest supervisors and indirect supervision of all salary, hourly and maintenance field personnel responsible for planting, harvesting and delivering crop for dehydration. Plan, coordinate, organize and schedule daily production meeting the processing needs of the California processing plants. Provide effective leadership to all contacts inside and outside the Company, which are necessary to further the goals and objectives to the Company.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Analytical/Interpretive Complexity
Position involves a high level of analyzing and interpreting ever changing conditions related to safety, labor requirements, crop conditions, field conditions, equipment requirements, production requirements and quality impact. Leadership and directions must be based upon an active constant effort of analyzing and interpreting.
Planning
Planning skills must include the ability to formulate and maintain schedules for multiple objectives. Schedules include labor requirements, production up time and downtime, trucking/delivery, equipment usage, in-house maintenance, etc. Planning and scheduling criteria are established by working through harvest supervisors and with various inside and outside contacts.
Independent Choice
This position entails a great deal of independent choice. There is substantial policy interpretation related to labor, supervision, cost factors, quality factors, equipment usage and daily crop production. Independent decisions of position have a large impact on a wide range of important issues. Working through others position must constantly develop multiple options toward meeting immediate and long-term goals and objectives.
Management/Leadership Controls
A high level of leadership is accepted with this position. This position must provide effective leadership to numerous personnel within in the field operations. A high level of leadership skills is required to align personnel and various contacts with immediate and long-term goals and objectives.
Extent of Management
This position directly manages all aspects of field production operations. This position is directly responsible for all field personnel who control the production equipment and labor that are germane to daily field production.
Directly and indirectly manage all field production staff. Directly manage seasonal harvest supervisors (3-4), indirectly manage salary field representatives (2-3), salary mechanic/supervisors (7–9), and 50-100 hourly field personnel.
Revenue and Asset Accountability
There is no revenue accountability. However, revenue streams from field production operations are significant. This position must have a detailed understanding of revenue streams and must provide planning, direction and leadership to all inside and outside contacts which, further revenue accountability. Position is responsible for daily upkeep of all field equipment assets, including use, maintenance, service, repair, transportation, safety and control.
Budget Accountability
There is no direct budgetary accountability. However, position is directly responsibility for controlling daily harvest costs within crop budgets of labor, maintenance overheads and raw material overheads. Position is required to provide direction and leadership assuring best value for money spent.
Impact of Decisions
Decisions made pertaining to use of equipment and labor can affect the economics of direct and overhead associated costs. Position must have an understanding of downstream impacts of the immediate production process. Daily decisions made during field production can affect the cost of production and the cost of quality. Creativity and proper judgement must be used effectively to reduce processing and production costs and improve finished product quality either directly or indirectly. Best-fit decisions through organization, attention to detail and scheduling will effect overall harvest and production costs. Ability to focus on these “best-fit” decisions is a must.
Contacts
Daily contact is made with all levels of personnel within the department. Daily contact is also made with several contacts outside the department. Due to the geographic nature of field production, most contact will be made via mobile communication. Develop sound working relationships with all contacts so that expectations are timely known and our goals and objectives are achieved in an efficient manner.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in many types of environments. Daily work during field production is performed outside and subject to the elements. Weather conditions can be extreme with temperatures ranging from over 110 F to below freezing. Extensive travel from the Mexican border to the Oregon border, approximately 40,000 miles per year is entailed. Extensive over-night travel will be required during harvest and planting. Most field production conditions are usually very dusty and require long hours in the field 10 to 14 hours per day.
During periods of non-production, work is in an office setting. Office work comprises about 10 % to 15 % of annual work time.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
B.S. in Agriculture related field, or, three to five years’ experience in agricultural harvesting position in row crops.
Minimum of three to five years’ experience in agricultural harvesting of row crops. Position must have a solid understanding of general farming, specifically, planting, cultural practices pre-harvest operations and mechanical harvest. Detailed knowledge of mobile agricultural equipment is required. A detail understanding of equipment systems and consumables parts with revenue and budgetary understanding. Good computer skills are necessary.
The salary range for this position is $64,350 - $107,250 USD. Pay is based on several factors which may include, but are not limited to, education, work experience, certifications, and labor markets. In addition to salary, Sensient is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to support the holistic well-being of our employees and their families.
ABOUT SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION:
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and fragrances. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, inkjet and specialty inks and colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands. Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
As a dynamic and diversified global leader, we offer an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package. For more information, visit our website at http://www.sensient.com.
ABOUT SENSIENT NATURAL INGREDIENTS:
The Sensient Natural Ingredients group is part of Sensient Flavors & Fragrances Group and is one of the largest producers and distributors of dehydrated onion and garlic products as well as chili powder, paprika, chili pepper and dehydrated vegetables such as parsley, celery and spinach. These ingredients are used in many of today's popular convenience foods. The Natural Ingredients unit is located in Turlock, California.
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