Operator

ConocoPhillips

Production Operator managing safety and efficiency in crude oil production operations on Alaska's North Slope. Ensuring compliance and optimal performance across production facilities.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeAlpine • Alaska • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Production Operations and Process Safety Management, ensuring compliance with safety procedures and regulatory requirements while achieving production targets. Proficient in operational planning, troubleshooting, and optimizing processes in oilfield or petrochemical environments.

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Production Operations ExperienceProcess Safety Management KnowledgeField Production Operator ExperienceSAP S4/HANA ProficiencySafety Leadership

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Hard Skills

Production OperationsProcess Safety ManagementField Production OperationsControl Room OperationsEnergy Isolation ProceduresTroubleshootingOperational PlanningSafety Procedures ComplianceEmergency ResponseCost Efficiency Identification

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam SupportSafety Culture AdvocacyTraining and Onboarding

Tools & Technologies

Distributed Control SystemsSAP S4/HANAMaintenance Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Oilfield OperationsPetrochemical OperationsSafety CultureStandard Operating ProceduresEnvironmental StandardsManagement of ChangeControl of WorkRemote Arctic Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Associate degree or higher in process technology or relevant technical field preferred
1 or more years’ experience as a Field Production Operator for wells and remote gathering systems, and/or 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 preferred
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and wellness programs.
Competitive base pay, annual performance bonuses, and retirement savings plans.
Paid time off, paid parental leave, and family support resources.
Access to training, mentoring, and internal career mobility tools.
Peer-nominated awards, inclusive culture, and employee resource groups.