Regional Head of Production (Wichita)

Regional Head of Production – Murfin Drilling Company

Murfin Drilling Company is looking for a Head of Production to lead and modernize its production operations across its Kansas and Williston Basin assets. The right candidate will bring a practical, data-driven approach to technology, process, and team performance, and will be empowered to reshape how the department operates.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the department. Direct all production operations, including oversight of production engineers, field superintendents, foremen, pumpers, and support staff.
• Evaluate how the group is organized. Assess the department's current structure, roles, and workflows, and recommend and carry out changes that align staffing and resources with operational needs.
• Integrate technology. Implement modern production technologies such as SCADA, remote monitoring, automation, and production data systems to improve visibility, reduce manual processes, and support faster decisions.
• Redesign processes. Streamline field and office workflows, from well surveillance and route management to reporting and maintenance scheduling, to eliminate redundancy and improve efficiency.
• Build a high-performing culture. Develop a lean, accountable team with clear responsibilities, performance expectations, and metrics, and lead the change management needed to get there.
• Optimize production and costs. Drive initiatives to maximize production, reduce downtime, and lower lease operating expenses (LOE) across the asset base.
• Manage budgets and reporting. Own the production budget, forecasts, and KPIs, and report regularly to executive leadership on performance, cost, and improvement initiatives.
• Oversee safety and compliance. Keep all production operations compliant with HSE standards and with state and federal regulations in each state, including: Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC), North Dakota Industrial Commission (NDIC), Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (WOGCC), Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC), Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC)
• Work across departments. Partner with drilling, completions, reservoir engineering, land, and accounting to support field development and asset optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related field (preferred)
• 10+ years of production operations experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role
• Proven track record of implementing technology and process improvements in a production organization
• Experience leading organizational change, restructuring, or operational turnarounds
• Strong understanding of artificial lift, well optimization, and LOE management
• Experience with both conventional and unconventional/horizontal assets (Bakken, Permian, experience a plus)
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills