IOC Controller - Eagle Ford

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Job Summary

Eagle Ford Overview

The liquids-rich Eagle Ford tight oil trend located in the Western Gulf Coast Basin of south Texas represents the companys second-most prolific unconventional resource development. ConocoPhillips was one of the first companies into the liquids play resulting in a low-cost entry into this 2009 the company began exploring the development potential of this play and by year-end 2023 held approximately 199000 net unconventional leasehold and mineral acres primarily in DeWitt Karnes and Live Oak counties.

We hold approximately 484000 unconventional net acres in the Eagle Ford located in south Texas. The current focus is on full-field development using customized well spacing and stacking patterns adapted through reservoir analysis. We operated seven rigs and two frac crews on average during 2024 resulting in 182 operated wells drilled and 154 operated wells brought online.

During 2024 net production in 2024 averaged 244 MBOED.

Position Overview

The Eagle Ford Integrated Operations Center (IOC) serves as the front-line of remote operations. Utilizing surveillance programs SCADA systems and customized workflows IOC staff can visualize problems from a unique perspective and quickly drive solutions. This position based in Eagle Fords Kenedy field office on a 7&7 work schedule will perform production surveillance and remote operations support in collaboration with field personnel.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Monitor wells and facilities for alarms trips and operational issues investigate/troubleshoot remotely with SCADA data and communicate with field personnel to drive resolution
• Monitor gathering and processing facilities to ensure meeting gas nominations to each offtake partner across the field
• Monitor DOT pipelines and follow DOT procedures
• Support on-site field work to assist with production troubleshooting and restart ramp up after shutdown
• Evaluate system capacity to manage compression HP utilization at central facilities as production volumes change
• Utilize SCADA and data tools to assess overall field performance and help identify uplift opportunities
• Optimize uplift through adjusting chokes and managing ramp up targets based on available facility and infrastructure capacity
• Monitor wells for offset impacts from COP and competitor fracs
• Field calls from operations personnel and third-party vendors to answer questions regarding current operational status of facilities compression tank levels well status etc
• Field calls from internal and external sources regarding emergencies gather information and take appropriate action based on the event as per IOC emergency protocols
• Learn roles and responsibilities of all IOC operations functions (dispatch well operations Mainline including obtaining DOT certification for Mainline console)

Basic/Required:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Current/Valid Drivers License
• 3 or more years of experience in unconventional field operations
• Basic level of proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications: Excel Outlook PowerPoint SharePoint Teams and Word
• Intermediate level of proficiency in SCADA system applications and interface
• Intermediate level of proficiency in wells production facilities compression gas processing gas lift ESP and other artificial lift systems
• Currently reside or be willing to relocate within a 40-mile driving radius of Kenedy TX
• Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to work a 7/7 schedule including 12-hour day and night shifts with flexibility to adjust to different schedules as needed

Preferred:

• Good communications skills both verbal and written
• Handles challenges and unexpected obstacles under pressure quickly and directly
• Intermediate level of knowledge in DOT control room requirements
• Basic level of knowledge in data analytics programs (Spotfire Power BI etc.)
• Expert level of knowledge in SCADA system applications and interface
• 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
• Builds effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical

Apply By:

Sep 4 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.