I&E Specialist - Bakken

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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 562,000 net unconventional acres, which include 382,000 net mineral acres and 180,000 net leasehold acres. The company focuses on unconventional tight-oil play development and production in the most prolific portion of the basin.
During 2023, net production averaged 106 MBOED. There were 37 operated wells brought online during 2023, bringing the total to more than 850 operated wells online at year-end.

Position Overview

If you are selected as the I&E Specialist, you will be supporting operations, base, and capital projects. Instrumentation, Electrical, & Control services are a critical piece of the ongoing operations and maintenance of the Bakken Asset. The I&E Specialist will need to cover a wide range of control systems, including programming, execution, troubleshooting, and tuning of our PLCs and PID loops. This role will also require in-depth collaboration to help implement programs in support of asset goals such as, but not limited to, flare management, operability, firmware upgrades, etc.

This is a Safety Sensitive position.

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.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Complying with all applicable DOT and OSHA regulations, and safety policies and procedures
• Performing all duties of this position with a focus on safety, environmental protection and regulatory compliance
• Creating and responding to SAP notifications and process work orders
• Driving teamwork throughout the area of responsibility and strong collaboration skills
• Working with engineering to plan and execute program changes/upgrades
• Working with I&E Lead to scope projects and execute safely
• Executing campaign program changes in field, both on site and remotely
• Tuning and troubleshooting PID loops to help optimize field instrumentation
• Identifying control improvements and implementing through MOC process
• Maintaining technical and administrative records, including prints and project reports
• Pursuing cost reduction opportunities
• Responding to emergencies and maintaining emergency response preparedness while on call
• Completing and maintaining required safety/regulatory training (CBT)

Basic/Required:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Current/Valid driver's license
• Intermediate technical knowledge and training to maintain instrument and electrical equipment
• Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform/align with the following: climb various ladders and stairs ranging in heights up to 50 feet to perform maintenance on equipment, lift and transport articles weighing up to 50 pounds, walk, stand, stoop, sit, climb, and carry material daily on even and uneven terrain, work outside in temperature extremes or adverse weather conditions, work alone a high percentage of the time and wear personal protective equipment (PPE), work unscheduled overtime and be on call

Preferred:

• 1 or more years of experience reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical blueprints and diagrams
• 1 or more years of experience applying and interpreting results from common electrical measurement instruments (voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter, oscilloscope, etc.)
• Basic knowledge in National Electric Codes
• Basic proficiency in electrical plot plans and electrical area classifications
• Basic proficiency with electronic test instruments
• Basic proficiency in process controls with oil and gas processing devices and process
• Basic proficiency in SCADA Applications
• Basic proficiency with AC/DC power systems including solar and thermal electric generation
• Basic proficiency with multiple PLC hardware applications
• Basic proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing problems with VFDs (e.g., Allen Bradley, Lufkin, Apergy, Fuji, Summit, Schlumberger, & Baker Hughes)
• Basic proficiency to modify logic in PLCs (e.g., Allen Bradley, Fisher ROC, ScadaPack) and adhere to C&Es
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft O365 applications: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams and Word
• Adequately communicate findings of issues to ensure root cause of failures are realized and shared with team members
• Provide support for commissioning of new equipment and facilities by performing loop/logic checks
• Builds effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical
• Takes ownership of actions and follows through on dedications by holding others accountable and standing up for what's right
• Delivers results through realistic planning to accomplish goals

Apply Before: 

May 23, 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.