Instrument & Electrical Construction Foreman
Dilley, TX - USA
Job Summary
Crescent is a differentiated U.S. energy company committed to delivering value through a disciplined returns-driven growth through acquisition strategy and consistent return of capital. Our long-life balanced portfolio combines significant cash flow from stable production with a deep high-quality development inventory. Crescent is a top three producer in the Eagle Ford basin and a scaled operator in each of the Permian and Uinta basins. Crescents leadership is an experienced team of investment financial and industry professionals that combines proven investment and operating expertise. For more than a decade Crescent and our predecessors have executed on a consistent strategy focused on cash flow risk management and returns. Through disciplined and accretive investments we have successfully tripled the size of our company since going public in December 2021 while maintaining a strong balance sheet.
The I&E Construction Foreman leads and coordinates field construction activities for instrumentation and electrical (I&E) projects supporting Oil & Gas operations. This position provides direct oversight of contract crews and assigned personnel ensuring work is completed safely on schedule within budget and in accordance with approved drawings specifications scopes of work and company standards.
Essential Responsibilities
- Lead daily field execution of I&E construction installation maintenance and capital project activities at Oil & Gas facilities well sites pipelines compressor stations tank batteries and related infrastructure.
- Supervise contractors and field crews performing electrical instrumentation controls conduit cable tray cable pulling terminations grounding tubing device installation commissioning and troubleshooting work.
- Plan work activities; establish daily priorities; coordinate manpower equipment materials permits and access requirements.
- Review construction drawings one-line diagrams loop drawings P&IDs electrical area classifications specifications and work packages before execution.
- Develop review and maintain bills of materials (BOMs) ensuring materials are accurately identified available and suitable for the approved scope.
- Assist with developing scopes of work (SOWs) contractor bid packages work estimates and construction schedules.
- Monitor project costs labor hours material usage commitments and forecasted spending; identify potential budget or schedule variances promptly.
- Coordinate closely with project personnel operations engineering procurement maintenance inspection and contractors to support safe efficient project delivery.
- Verify work quality and ensure installations meet applicable codes drawings company standards manufacturer requirements and project specifications.
- Enforce compliance with company safety policies environmental requirements safe work permits lockout/tagout procedures job safety analyses and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Conduct daily safety meetings pre-job discussions field inspections and toolbox talks; promptly address unsafe work conditions or practices.
- Track progress against project schedules and provide regular updates on completed work upcoming needs constraints cost impacts and corrective actions.
- Support commissioning startup functional testing punch-list completion turnover documentation and closeout activities.
- Maintain accurate field records including daily reports time records and change order documentation.
- Promote a professional accountable and collaborative work environment with contractors operations personnel and internal teams.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; technical school apprenticeship or equivalent I&E trade experience preferred.
- Five or more years of progressive electrical and instrumentation construction experience in the Oil & Gas midstream refining petrochemical or industrial sector.
- Previous experience leading field crews contractors or construction activities required.
- Strong working knowledge of industrial electrical and instrumentation systems including motors MCCs switchgear PLC/controls interfaces transmitters control valves analyzers conduit cable tray cable grounding and hazardous-area installations.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings loop diagrams P&IDs wiring diagrams construction specifications and material lists.
- Working knowledge of construction planning contractor coordination BOM development SOW development cost tracking and schedule management.
- Knowledge of applicable safety practices and industry standards electrical safe-work practices lockout/tagout and hazardous-location requirements.
- Strong leadership communication organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with common office and project-tracking tools.
- Valid drivers license and ability to travel to field locations as needed.
Working Conditions
This position works primarily in field and industrial environments and may require exposure to varying weather conditions noise heavy equipment chemicals and other Oil & Gas operational hazards. The role requires regular walking climbing standing lifting and use of personal protective equipment. Travel and non-standard work hours may be required to support project schedules and operational needs.
Crescent Energy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion gender/pregnancy gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status or any other legally protected status. Crescent Energy is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. If you require accommodation to complete the application process please let us know by contacting .