Foreman - Maintenance

Foreman - Maintenance

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The Maintenance Foreman is responsible for leading mechanical maintenance activities that support safe, reliable, and efficient production operations across an assigned operating area. This role provides field leadership for preventative and corrective maintenance, equipment reliability, mechanical integrity, contractor management, and maintenance planning while partnering closely with Production Operations, Production Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Supply Chain, and contractor partners. The Maintenance Foreman ensures production equipment and facility assets are maintained in a safe, reliable, and cost-effective manner while minimizing downtime, maximizing equipment reliability, and supporting Apache's operational excellence objectives.   Specific Responsibilities

I. Mechanical Maintenance Operations

Plan, prioritize, and supervise daily mechanical maintenance activities across production facilities. Coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and production uptime. Provide technical leadership during equipment troubleshooting, repairs, and emergency maintenance activities. Ensure maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Apache maintenance standards. Coordinate maintenance activities with Operations, Engineering, and contractor personnel to minimize production interruptions. Promote quality workmanship while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.

II. Equipment Reliability & Mechanical Integrity

Oversee maintenance and repair of production equipment, pumps, valves, piping systems, pressure vessels, tanks, rotating equipment, and facility infrastructure. Support mechanical integrity programs through routine inspections, repairs, and equipment evaluations. Lead equipment failure investigations and root cause analyses to improve asset reliability. Recommend repair strategies, equipment upgrades, and reliability improvements that reduce downtime and operating costs. Coordinate major repairs, shutdowns, and equipment overhauls with Operations and Engineering. Support Management of Change (MOC) activities associated with mechanical modifications and facility improvements.

III. Maintenance Planning & Work Management

Utilize the company's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) or work management system to plan, schedule, document, and track maintenance activities. Develop preventative maintenance schedules and monitor work order completion to improve equipment reliability. Maintain accurate equipment history, maintenance records, work order documentation, and asset maintenance history. Forecast replacement parts and coordinate maintenance inventory requirements. Monitor equipment performance trends and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Support long-range maintenance planning and asset lifecycle management initiatives. Specific Responsibilities Cont.

IV. Contractor & Financial Management

Direct contractor activities to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of maintenance work. Coordinate maintenance service providers, equipment vendors, and contractor resources. Review contractor invoices, daily tickets, and service documentation to ensure work quality and cost accuracy. Assist with bidding, procurement, and contractor performance evaluations. Monitor maintenance expenditures,