I&E Technician - Bakken (Days)
I&E Technician - Bakken (Days)
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Job Description
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 worlds 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.
Were 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 its not just what we do its 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 OverviewThe 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 companys position in the Bakken development area is comprised of approximately 790000 net unconventional acres which include 382000 net mineral acres and 180000 net leasehold acres. The company focuses on unconventional tight-oil play development and production in the most prolific portion of the basin.
During 2024 net production averaged 115 MBOED. We operated four rigs and one frac crew on average during 2024 resulting in 66 operated wells drilled and 83 operated wells brought online.
Position Overview
If you are selected as the Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician you will provide operations with troubleshooting and technical support for all instrument and electrical equipment within the Bakken asset area. Instrumentation and Electrical services are a critical piece of the ongoing operations and maintenance of the Bakken Asset. You will be responsible for working safely at all times swiftly completing I&E maintenance work orders troubleshooting issues that arise on well locations checking functionality of instruments and ensuring automation is properly executing programs as defined in cause and effects. You will work closely with a team of technicians specialists & leads engineering and operations in support of these field assets.
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.
Your responsibilities may include:
Compliance 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
Installing inspecting maintaining operating troubleshooting repairing and calibrating various instrumentation electrical and controls equipment. Along with finishing the appropriate documentation associated with the duties
Perform preventative maintenance checks on I&E equipment associated with Well sites and Central Facilities and complete associated paperwork correctly and in a timely manner
Communicate findings of issues to ensure root cause of failures are realized and shared with team members
Build inventive and effective solutions based on available information and make timely decisions that are safe and ethical
Provide support for commissioning of new equipment and facilities by performing loop/logic checks
Creating and responding to SAP notifications and process work orders
Driving collaboration throughout the area of responsibility
Maintaining current and accurate documentation of maintenance activities
Minimizing downtime and unsafe conditions by performing preventative and predictive maintenance
Maintaining technical and administrative records including prints and project reports
Pursuing cost reduction opportunities
Be on call responding to emergencies and maintain emergency response preparedness
Completing and maintaining required safety/regulatory training
Basic/Required:
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Current/valid drivers license
1 or more years of experience with low medium and high voltage circuits
Basic level of technical knowledge and training to maintain instrument and electrical equipment
Willing and able to perform (with or without reasonable accommodation) the following: Climb various ladders and stairs up to 50 feet in height to perform maintenance on equipment; Raise and transport articles weighing up to 50 pounds; Walk stand stoop sit climb and carry material on a daily basis on even and uneven terrain; Work outside in harsh weather conditions; Work alone a high percentage of the time; Wear personal protective equipment (PPE); Be on call; Work unscheduled overtime; Work day shifts ; Willing to work a rotational schedule
Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to work 8/6 schedule Wednesday to Wednesday and support operations
Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to travel 10% of the time on a yearly basis
Preferred:
Intermediate level of knowledge of National Electric Codes
Intermediate level of knowledge of electronic test instruments
Intermediate level of knowledge in process controls with oil and gas processing devices and process
Intermediate knowledge in Scada Applications
Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft O365 applications: Excel Outlook PowerPoint SharePoint Teams and Word
Basic level of knowledge of Electrical plot plans and electrical area classifications
Basic level of proficiency applying and interpreting results from common electrical measurement instruments (voltmeter ammeter ohmmeter oscilloscope etc.)
Ability to troubleshoot and repair problems with VFDs (Allen Bradley Lufkin Apergy Fuji Summit Schlumberger & Baker Hughes)
Builds effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical
Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by holding others accountable and standing up for what is right
Delivers positive results through realistic planning to accomplish goals
Apply By:
Jul 15 2025Sponsorship:
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.Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
