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Production Foreman jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship exist at manufacturers who structure the role around degree-level engineering or operations management duties. Sponsoring employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, committing to prevailing wage standards for each certified worksite.
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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. Crescent’s 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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Production Foreman supervises and coordinates daily production operations for assigned oil and gas wells, facilities, and infrastructure. This role leads lease operators and field technicians, oversees well performance and equipment reliability, and coordinates maintenance and production optimization activities.
Serving as a key link between field personnel, the Production Superintendent, engineering, midstream, and regulatory teams, the Production Foreman supports production goals while ensuring compliance with company policies and safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise daily production operations within an assigned geographic area, including the inspection, monitoring, and operation of wells, facilities, and related equipment.
- Monitor well performance, oil, gas, and water volumes, and equipment uptime to identify opportunities to improve production and reliability.
- Identify and troubleshoot production issues, including downtime, flow restrictions, artificial lift failures, and surface equipment problems.
- Coordinate well startups, shut-ins, restarts, production adjustments, and maintenance activities.
- Plan and assign operator routes, work schedules, and daily priorities to support safe and efficient operations.
- Select, train, mentor, and develop production personnel; evaluate performance, provide coaching, and administer or recommend corrective action as appropriate.
- Coordinate with engineering, midstream, regulatory, and other support teams to resolve operational issues and execute production initiatives.
- Serve as the primary field contact for contractors, vendors, and outside agencies, coordinating work and monitoring performance.
- Maintain positive working relationships with landowners, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Communicate operational performance, emerging concerns, and resource needs to the Production Superintendent.
- Ensure employees and contractors comply with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
Promote safe work practices, environmental stewardship, accountability, and ethical conduct.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of oilfield experience, including at least five years of supervisory experience as a foreman, assistant foreman, or equivalent. A bachelor’s degree in a related technical field may substitute for a portion of the required experience.
- Thorough knowledge of oil and gas production operations, surface equipment, and artificial lift methods, including electric submersible pumps (ESPs), rod pumps, gas lift, and plunger lift.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot operational issues and coordinate maintenance and production optimization activities.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with field personnel, leadership, and cross-functional teams.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is normally performed outdoors where exposure to conditions of extreme heat/cold, fumes and gases is common. Noise level is moderate to loud and includes sounds of construction, equipment operations, and trucks and like equipment. Job hazards include working in normal light and heavy construction activities and working around pressured propane, water, electricity, and waste lines and under all weather conditions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work normally requires finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination to operate computer keyboard at moderate skill level. Work may require frequent pushing, pulling, or carrying 50 to 75 pound objects such as tools, equipment work operations. Work involves standing and walking most of the time, but will also involve sitting and driving for extended periods sometimes over rough terrain.
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 recruitment@crescentenergyco.com.
INTRODUCTION
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. Crescent’s 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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Production Foreman supervises and coordinates daily production operations for assigned oil and gas wells, facilities, and infrastructure. This role leads lease operators and field technicians, oversees well performance and equipment reliability, and coordinates maintenance and production optimization activities.
Serving as a key link between field personnel, the Production Superintendent, engineering, midstream, and regulatory teams, the Production Foreman supports production goals while ensuring compliance with company policies and safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise daily production operations within an assigned geographic area, including the inspection, monitoring, and operation of wells, facilities, and related equipment.
- Monitor well performance, oil, gas, and water volumes, and equipment uptime to identify opportunities to improve production and reliability.
- Identify and troubleshoot production issues, including downtime, flow restrictions, artificial lift failures, and surface equipment problems.
- Coordinate well startups, shut-ins, restarts, production adjustments, and maintenance activities.
- Plan and assign operator routes, work schedules, and daily priorities to support safe and efficient operations.
- Select, train, mentor, and develop production personnel; evaluate performance, provide coaching, and administer or recommend corrective action as appropriate.
- Coordinate with engineering, midstream, regulatory, and other support teams to resolve operational issues and execute production initiatives.
- Serve as the primary field contact for contractors, vendors, and outside agencies, coordinating work and monitoring performance.
- Maintain positive working relationships with landowners, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Communicate operational performance, emerging concerns, and resource needs to the Production Superintendent.
- Ensure employees and contractors comply with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
Promote safe work practices, environmental stewardship, accountability, and ethical conduct.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of oilfield experience, including at least five years of supervisory experience as a foreman, assistant foreman, or equivalent. A bachelor’s degree in a related technical field may substitute for a portion of the required experience.
- Thorough knowledge of oil and gas production operations, surface equipment, and artificial lift methods, including electric submersible pumps (ESPs), rod pumps, gas lift, and plunger lift.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot operational issues and coordinate maintenance and production optimization activities.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with field personnel, leadership, and cross-functional teams.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is normally performed outdoors where exposure to conditions of extreme heat/cold, fumes and gases is common. Noise level is moderate to loud and includes sounds of construction, equipment operations, and trucks and like equipment. Job hazards include working in normal light and heavy construction activities and working around pressured propane, water, electricity, and waste lines and under all weather conditions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work normally requires finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination to operate computer keyboard at moderate skill level. Work may require frequent pushing, pulling, or carrying 50 to 75 pound objects such as tools, equipment work operations. Work involves standing and walking most of the time, but will also involve sitting and driving for extended periods sometimes over rough terrain.
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 recruitment@crescentenergyco.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Production Foreman
Align your degree to production duties
H-1B visa eligibility hinges on specialty occupation status. Document how your engineering, industrial technology, or operations management degree directly applies to your Production Foreman responsibilities. Generic supervisory experience alone won't satisfy USCIS without that degree-to-duty connection.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the DOL-certified wage level for Production Foreman roles in your target metro. Your offer must meet or exceed that figure on the LCA, so knowing the floor before negotiating protects both you and your sponsoring employer.
Target manufacturers with multi-site LCA history
If a production role spans more than one facility, each worksite needs its own certified LCA. Search Migrate Mate to identify employers who have filed multiple LCAs across locations, signaling they understand and can manage multi-site H-1B compliance for plant-level roles.
Review the O*NET profile before interviews
O*NET lists knowledge, skills, and tasks tied to the Production Foreman SOC code. Structuring your interview answers around those defined competencies helps employers frame the role as a specialty occupation when their attorney drafts the LCA and I-129 support letter.
Confirm the employer files cap-subject petitions
Some manufacturers are cap-exempt because they qualify as nonprofit research organizations, but most are cap-subject. Verify your prospective employer's cap status early, since H-1B selection rules have changed recently and timing your offer to the registration window is critical.
Get a written worksite list before the LCA is filed
Production Foreman roles often rotate across shifts or satellite plants. Ask your employer to list every work location on the LCA before DOL certifies it. Adding an unlisted worksite after certification requires a new LCA filing, which can delay your start date.
H-1B Visa Production Foreman: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Production Foreman role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Not automatically. A Production Foreman qualifies only when the employer structures the position to require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or operations management, and the actual job duties reflect that degree-level complexity. Employers sponsoring H-1B workers in this role must document that the position is not a general supervisory job but one demanding specialized technical or engineering knowledge.
Which employers typically sponsor H-1B visas for Production Foreman positions?
Sponsoring employers tend to be large-scale manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, food processing, and industrial equipment sectors where production oversight involves engineering analysis, process optimization, or quality systems management. You can browse verified H-1B sponsoring employers in these industries on Migrate Mate, which surfaces companies with active LCA filing history by occupation and location.
How long does H-1B status last for a Production Foreman job?
USCIS grants H-1B status for up to three years on the initial approval, with one extension available for a total of six years. Beyond six years, continued H-1B status generally requires an approved immigrant visa petition or a pending green card application that meets specific age and filing criteria under AC21 portability rules.
What happens to my H-1B if I transfer to a different plant within the same company?
Each production worksite requires its own certified LCA from DOL. If your employer moves you to a facility not listed on your existing LCA, they must file a new LCA for that location before you begin working there. Failing to do so puts both you and the employer out of compliance, so confirm the worksite coverage with HR before any transfer takes effect.
Can I use my Production Foreman H-1B to pursue a green card later?
Yes. H-1B status allows dual intent, meaning you can pursue permanent residence without it affecting your nonimmigrant status. For a Production Foreman role, an employer-sponsored green card would typically go through the PERM labor certification process, which requires the employer to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers were available for the position before sponsoring you for an EB-2 or EB-3 immigrant visa.