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How much do oil field superintendent jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for oil field superintendent in the United States is $79,671.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,000.00 and $94,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an oil field superintendent do?

An Oil Field Superintendent oversees daily operations at oil drilling and production sites, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance with industry regulations. They manage field personnel, coordinate equipment and resource allocation, and troubleshoot operational challenges. Their role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to maintain productivity while prioritizing safety and environmental standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an oil field superintendent?

To thrive as an Oil Field Superintendent, you need in-depth knowledge of oil and gas operations, production management, and typically a degree in engineering or a related field along with substantial field experience. Familiarity with industry-specific software, safety management systems, and certifications like OSHA, HAZWOPER, or Well Control are commonly required. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help you manage crews and coordinate with multiple stakeholders. These skills and qualifications are essential to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant oil field operations while maximizing productivity and minimizing risks.

What are the main responsibilities of an oil field superintendent?

As an Oil Field Superintendent, your week typically involves supervising daily field operations, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and coordinating maintenance and production schedules. You’ll oversee teams of field personnel and contractors, troubleshoot operational issues, and communicate regularly with company leadership about project progress and challenges. The role requires regular site visits, hands-on problem solving, and strategic planning to optimize production. It's a dynamic position that blends operational leadership with technical oversight, and you'll frequently collaborate with engineers, safety officers, and supply chain teams to keep projects on track.

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Infographic showing various Oil Field Superintendent job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $79,671 per year, or $38.3 per hour.

Field Support Superintendent

HP-Cummings-Construction-Co.

Barre, VT • On-site

$94 - $114/hr

Other

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

Updated: 7/21/2026

Position Title

Field Support Superintendent (Salary range $93,600.00 to $114,400.00)

Reports To

Superintendent/ Project Manager

Position Summary

Provides experienced field leadership across multiple projects, ensuring continuity, safety, quality, and production when additional support is needed. This role serves as a key resource to project teams by stepping into active projects, covering superintendent responsibilities during planned and unplanned absences, assisting with project challenges, and supporting successful project execution across the organization.

The ideal candidate is adaptable, highly organized, and capable of quickly integrating into different project teams while maintaining company standards for safety, quality, scheduling, and customer satisfaction.

Essential Functions/Position Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Provide field leadership and superintendent coverage across multiple projects as operational needs require.
  • Maintain project continuity during superintendent vacations, leave, or other absences.
  • Lead daily field operations to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with plans and specifications.
  • Promote and enforce company safety policies, conduct jobsite safety observations, facilitate safety meetings, and document safety-related activities.
  • Coordinate and manage subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel to maintain project schedules and productivity.
  • Develop and maintain short-term and look-ahead schedules to ensure timely completion of project milestones.
  • Identify, communicate, and resolve field issues that could impact safety, quality, cost, or schedule.
  • Ensure subcontractors perform work in accordance with contract requirements, project documents, and company quality standards.
  • Conduct quality control inspections, develop punch lists, and verify completion of corrective work.
  • Maintain effective communication with project managers, owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
  • Manage project documentation, including daily reports, safety records, schedules, invoices, timesheets, shop drawings, as-builts, and project correspondence.
  • Assist with workforce planning and resource allocation to support project staffing and jobsite coverage needs.
  • Support project startup, transitions, closeout activities, and special assignments as needed.
  • Mentor field personnel and promote teamwork, accountability, and professional development.
  • Maintain a positive jobsite culture while effectively managing conflicts, customer concerns, and project challenges.
Supervisory Responsibilities

This position will supervise subcontractors, vendors, laborers, and carpenters as required to ensure adequate manpower is available for each task and compliant work is performed.

Hiring Requirements/Preferences
  • Proven experience as a Superintendent or Senior Field Leader in commercial construction.
  • Strong understanding of construction means, methods, scheduling, safety, and quality control.
  • Proficiency in MS Office with expertise in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
  • Proficient with Procore. HH2 software experience preferred.
  • Proficient at reading blueprints.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong organization skills and dedication to completing projects in a timely manner.
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel between project sites.
Other Duties

Must be able to travel to the jobsite(s) as assigned. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

H.P. Cummings is an AA/EOE

Estimate of Physical Requirements
  • PHYSICAL EFFORT
  • RARELY (15%)
  • OCCASIONAL (15% - 40%)
  • FREQUENT (40% - 70%)
  • CONTINUOUS (Over 70%)
  • Lifting under 40 lbs. X
  • Lifting over 40 lbs. X
  • Dusty Environment X
  • Using Oil or Chemicals* X
  • Standing X
  • Climbing Ladders X
  • Climbing Stairs X
  • Sedentary Work** X
  • Outside Work X
  • Precision Type Work X
  • Typing X
  • Computer Input X
  • Stooping X
  • Driving X
  • Walking X
  • Answering Phone X
  • Bending X
  • Reaching/Pulling/Pushing X
  • Acuity, Far – Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. X
  • Acuity, Near – Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. X
  • Depth Perception – Three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distance and space relationships. X
  • Field of Vision – Area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while fixed on a point. X
  • Accommodation – Adjustment of eye to bring object into sharp focus- Important for near point work. X
  • Color Vision – Ability to identify and distinguish colors. X

Special Comments: Salary range $93,600 to $114,400

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