ConocoPhillips

Board Operator - Bakken

LocationWatford City, ND
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

Welcome to ConocoPhillips, where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Come realize your full potential here.


Who We Are

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.

We’re grounded by our SPIRIT Values – safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business – but not at all costs. We believe it’s not just what we do – it’s how we do it – that sets us apart.


Fostering an Inclusive Work Environment

To deliver superior performance, we create an environment that respects the contributions and differences of every individual. Wherever possible, we use these differences to drive competitive business advantage, personal growth and, ultimately, create business success.


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.



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. Position Overview


Description

The Bakken Operations Center (BOC) Operator is the front line of remote operations support responsible for field surveillance utilizing our system wide (wells to sales) remote monitoring systems and connected operations tools. This role is also responsible for remote alarm monitoring, coordination of water disposal shipments and providing centralized support to Field Operators.

The Bakken Operations Center operates 24/7. You will work a 7/7 work schedule including day and night shifts.


Your responsibilities may include:

Support and comply with the policies, goals, efforts, and programs of ConocoPhillips (COP) Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Management System. Ensure HSE issues are given primary consideration in all activities undertaken within area of responsibility. Unsafe acts and/or conditions, no matter in what area of responsibility, are to be reported so corrective actions can be taken
Actively engage in ensuring a respectful workplace with focus on inclusion, equity, and encouraging diversity
Exemplify COP SPIRIT Values & “HOW” behaviors
Remote/centralized surveillance and control of well site facilities
Alarm management
Lone worker system monitoring and emergency notifications
Support the implementation and maintenance of Alarm Management, Operations by Exception (ObX), and Connected Production strategies for the BOC and field operations
With support from the BOC production lead, proactively identify well trends and conditions outside of normal run parameters. Inform Field Operators and work with them to troubleshoot potential issues prior to alarm notifications and/or facility shutdowns
Responsible for water disposal truck hauling and coordination
Assistance with oil truck hauling dispatch and coordination
Monitor flare and production volumes; work with the BOC team to identify and implement optimization opportunities
Support Defect Elimination by elevating nuisance alarms and production downtime events to the BOC Production Lead to minimize repeat failures
Monitor production from a centralized control room and optimize accordingly to achieve production targets
Liaise often and effectively with the entire BOC and Production teams
Communicate any work priority changes necessary to the Field Operators
Support Field Operators by updating loss coding in Connected Production
Assist in handovers with Projects, Production Services, Well Intervention, Operations support, and other teams as required


Basic/Required:

Legally authorized to work in the United States
3 or more years of direct experience in upstream field operations
Beginner level of proficiency with production automation software programs such as Cygnet, XSPOC, etc.
Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to work a 7/7 schedule including day and night shift
Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to work unscheduled overtime as needed


Preferred:

5 or more years industry experience, with a demonstrated background in Gas Processing, Oil Treating, Compression, and Well Operations
1 or more years of experience in a field, facility, or well’s development
Intermediate knowledge of field operations including: compression, plunger lift, ESP, rod pump, chemical treating, etc. operations on high pressure and low pressure gas and oil wells
Beginner level of knowledge of well control and artificial lift theories and techniques
Desire and ability to drive and enforce ConocoPhillips core values of Safety, People, Integrity, Responsibility, Innovation & Teamwork
Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and organization skills
Proven written and oral communication skills
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
Builds effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical


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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