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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

Alaska Overview
The Alaska segment primarily explores for, produces, transports and markets crude oil, natural gas and NGLs. We are the largest crude oil producer in Alaska and have major ownership interests in the Prudhoe Bay, Kuparuk and Western North Slope asset areas. Additionally, we are one of Alaska’s largest owners of state, federal and fee exploration leases, with approximately one million net undeveloped acres at year-end 2024. Alaska operations contributed 14 percent of our consolidated liquids production and two percent of our consolidated natural gas production.

Position Overview

ConocoPhillips Alaska is seeking Production Operators for our Alpine and Kuparuk fields.

Join a team dedicated to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement in Alaska’s North Slope. Positions are rotational (14 days on/14 days off) and based at self-contained camps in remote arctic environments. ConocoPhillips provides flights between Anchorage and the North Slope (Alpine, Kuparuk). Travel expenses incurred to or from Anchorage for the purpose of meeting these flights are not covered or reimbursed by the Company and are the responsibility of the employee.

Operators are responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of production facilities and drill sites. This role ensures compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards while maintaining operating integrity and delivering production targets. The position requires strong operating technical skills, adherence to procedures, and proactive engagement in troubleshooting, optimization, preparing equipment for maintenance and continuous improvement. Operators also play a key role in fostering a culture of safety, teamwork, and knowledge sharing through mentoring and training.

This is a Safety Sensitive position.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Champion a strong safety culture by participating in safety programs, toolbox talks, and emergency response drills/events

• Ensure safe operation of production processes, pipelines, utilities, and safety systems within assigned Operating Areas

• Exercise Stop-Work Authority when conditions are unsafe, change or are outside approved safety protocols

• Conduct routine operator rounds and area surveillance to monitor equipment and identify issues proactively

• Respond to process upsets and abnormal conditions and perform facility start-up and shutdown activities for both planned and unplanned events

• Comply with all safety procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), regulatory requirements, and environmental standards

• Maintain operating integrity through adherence to Safe Operating Limits, Management of Change, and Control of Work processes

• Complete all required Training and Competency requirements, including asset-specific knowledge for facilities and drill sites

• Prepare and execute energy isolations and preparation of equipment for maintenance

• Achieve production targets through proactive surveillance, troubleshooting, and optimization

• Develop and execute operational plans to ensure safe and efficient implementation of maintenance and production objectives

• Identify and recommend opportunities for operational improvements and cost efficiencies

• Support onboarding and training of new operators and apprentices

Basic/Required:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States

• Current/Valid driver’s license

• 3 or more years experience direct oilfield or petrochemical operations experience

• Intermediate level knowledge of Production Operations and Process Safety Management

• Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to work a 14-days on/14-days off rotational shift schedule in a remote arctic environment, both inside and outside in harsh weather conditions

• Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to safely perform physical labor including climbing ladders/stairs, operating valves and equipment, walking, standing, stooping, sitting, and carrying material periodically throughout a 12-hour shift

Preferred:

• Associate degree or higher in process technology or relevant technical field

• 1 or more years’ experience as a Field Production Operator for wells and remote gathering systems, AND/OR

• 1 or more years’ experience as a Field Production Operator for a processing facility, AND/OR

• 1 or more years’ experience as a Control Room Board Operator with Distributed Control Systems (DCS)

• 1 or more years’ experience with SAP S4/HANA or other maintenance management systems

• Beginner level computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, email)

• Demonstrated support of employee-led safety processes and/or emergency response teams

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Proven record of safety leadership and involvement

• Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments 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

Additional Information:

• This is a Safety Sensitive position covered by DOT and corporate drug-testing programs

• Applicants of all experience levels are encouraged to apply and will be considered for Operator vacancies as they become available throughout the year

Apply By: 

Jan 9, 2026

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.