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We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.

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Job Summary

Bakken Overview

The Bakken trend is a sequence of liquids-rich sand and shale layers in the Williston Basin, which stretches across western North Dakota and into Canada. The company’s position in the Bakken development area is comprised of approximately 560,000 net acres, which include 382,000 net mineral acres and 178,000 net leasehold acres. The company focuses on unconventional tight-oil play development and production in the most prolific portion of the basin.

During 2022, net production averaged 95 MBOED. There were 43 operated wells brought online during 2022, bringing the total to more than 800 operated wells online at year-end.

Quality of Life Incentives

ConocoPhillips’ offers additional benefits to support employees living and maintaining a primary residence in the Watford City, ND area. For more details visit: Living in the Bakken and view the Living and Working in Watford City video.

If you are selected as the Production Specialist, you will be in a leadership role that will provide mentorship to multi-skill operators (MSOs) and provide support to the team for the purpose of optimizing production for both down hole and surface operations.

This position can be based in Watford City, North Dakota or Dickinson, North Dakota.

This is a Safety Sensitive position.

Position Overview

Your responsibilities may include:

  • Represent operations by participating in the project activities

  • Responsible for completing nightly report of jobs completed during night shift

  • Assist with enforcing proper policies and procedures

  • Provide support to team as needed for preparing recommendations; beam pump designs, and down hole configurations, i.e., collecting data, fluid levels, weigh wells

  • Serve as liaison between support team (PE, RE, FE, Projects, I&E) and Operations. Effectively communicate Operation’s questions/concerns to the support team

  • Ensure MSOs are adequately trained as per curriculum and address technical training needs

  • Cygnet, XSPOC and Avocet for monitoring well performance data

  • FDM opportunities and objectives

  • Loss production reporting system (LPRS) ensuring accuracy and address downtime reduction opportunities

  • Well optimization/chemical meetings to maintain an optimum fractional flow reserve (FFR)

  • Lease reviews to identify and track optimization opportunities

  • Handover processes and pre-startup safety review (PSSR)/commissioning of wells and facilities as needed

  • Safety leadership, stand downs, safety programs

  • Assist in the development of the SOPs (safety operating procedures)

  • Promote SPIRIT values in all dealings with Ops and Project teams

  • Field Specialist shall be trained to assist PE's and Engineering Tech in writing pre pulls

  • Responsible for trouble-shooting operations problems, housekeeping and record keeping

  • Monitor daily production inputs into electronic data gathering software and comparing input data with output data for correctness

  • Monitor and optimizing production and costs within area of control for new wells and facilities

  • Minor hands on production equipment repairs

  • Operating a company-provided vehicle to perform job duties

  • Adhere to all safety, environmental, and company policies and procedures outlined in the ConocoPhillips Management System

Basic/Required:

  • Legally authorized to work in the United States

  • Current/Valid Driver's License

  • 3 or more years of experience in upstream field operations

  • Intermediate level of proficiency with PSSR and MOC processes

  • Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to work 7/7 schedule Wednesday to Wednesday, and be supporting overnight operations.

  • Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform/align with following: Work in temperature extremes or adverse weather conditions; Work in several different geographic locations every single day; Work both in and out of a company-owned vehicle; Wear appropriate special safety equipment; Climb heights up to 24 feet to gauge tanks; Walk, bend, stoop, lift, push, and pull; Use hand tools to make minor repairs; Work weekends and be on call

  • Currently reside or willing to relocate within a 40-mile driving radius of Watford City, ND

  • Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to travel 10% of the time on a yearly basis

Preferred:

  • Associate's Degree/Trade Certification or higher in Production Technology, Process Technology, related technical field or foreign equivalent

  • Intermediate level of proficiency with Word, Excel, SAP, and Outlook

  • Intermediate level of proficiency in Cygnet, Well View, Rod Star, XBALANCE, XSPOC

  • Intermediate level of proficiency in oil and gas operations

  • Intermediate level of proficiency in project processes and workflow

  • Ability to prepare accurate and legible reports

  • Ability to read and understand production reports

  • Ability to follow verbal and/or written instructions

  • Inclination and interest in training and mentoring others

  • Constantly searches for and implements new ways of doing business better

  • Mentors, coaches and develops others to bring out their full potential

  • Team Building - Strong teammate; committed to safety, environmental and regulatory compliance

  • Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by holding others accountable and standing up for what is right

  • Responds inventively, flexibly and positively when faced with challenges and demands

  • Builds effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical

  • Delivers positive results through realistic planning to accomplish goals

  • Listens actively and invites new ideas for exchanged opinions, then influences and acts to drive positive performance and achieve results

  • Builds positive relationships based on trust and seeks collaboration across organizational boundaries to achieve goals

Apply Before:

April 28, 2025

Sponsorship:

ConocoPhillips’ sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. is NOT available for this position.

EEO:

In the US, ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

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