SM Energy Company is an independent energy company focused on the exploration, exploitation, development, acquisition, and pr ... oduction of natural gas and crude oil in the United States. The company was founded in 1908, incorporated in 1915, and became a public company through an initial public offering in 1992. SM Energy trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol SM. The company operates in two core areas managed by two regional offices: the Permian Basin and Gulf Coast regions are operated out of our offices in Midland, Texas, and Houston, Texas, respectively. Each office is staffed with a full complement of geologists, geophysicists, engineers, and landmen who have extensive experience in the region or basin where they work. The Denver, Colorado, headquarters provides financial and administrative support for the regional operations. At SM Energy, we also take seriously the manner in which we conduct our business. We strive to be recognized as an employer, partner, and customer of choice. Our core values are to: * Conduct business with the highest ethical standards. * Foster a rewarding and productive work environment. * Ensure the health and safety of all who work at SM Energy facilities. * Protect the environment. *Support the communities where we live and work. read more