Mainline Production Specialist- Eagle Ford
Kenedy, TX - USA
Job Summary
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
Eagle Ford OverviewThe 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 489000 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 three frac crews on average during 2025 resulting in 251 operated wells drilled and 264 operated wells brought online.
During 2025 net production averaged 390 MBOED
Position Overview
If you are selected as the Mainline Production Specialist you will be in a leadership role that will provide mentorship to Mainline Multi-Skill Operators (MSOs) and will be responsible for the operation of the central facilities monitoring and optimizing of production and costs.
This position is based in Kenedy TX.
Candidates must reside or be willing to relocate within 40 miles of Kenedy TX.
This is a Safety Sensitive position
Your Responsibilities may include:
Follows all ConocoPhillips Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Process Safety Management (PSM) rules.
Responsible for starting up and shutting down central facilities under normal conditions as well as under emergency conditions.
Conducts hands-on training and competence assessments on new MSOs.
Proficient with Cygnet for monitoring central facility performance data
Serve as liaison between support team (FE Projects I&E Maintenance Mechanical) and Well Operations. Effectively communicate Operations questions/concerns to the support team
Champions alarm rationalization and management
Operating a company-provided vehicle to perform job duties.
Handover processes and pre-startup safety review (PSSR)/commissioning of new equipment and facilities as needed
Assist in the development of the SOPs (safety operating procedures)
Responsible for trouble-shooting operations problems housekeeping and record keeping
Assist with enforcing proper policies and procedures
Represent operations by participating in the project activities
Success Profile
To thrive in this role youll demonstrate the following leadership competencies:
Takes Accountability: Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by courageously dealing with important problems holding others accountable and standing up for what is right.
Drives Performance: Delivers results through realistic planning to accomplish goals.
Makes Decisions: Generates effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical.
Basic Qualifications:
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Current/Valid Drivers License
3 or more years of experience in upstream and midsteam field operations
Intermediate proficiency in PSSR and MOC processes
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 perform/align with following Work in temperature extremes or adverse weather conditions Wear appropriate special safety equipment Walk bend stoop lift push and pullUse hand tools to make minor repairs Work weekends and be on call
Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to travel 5% of the time on a yearly basis
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate degree and/or trade certificate or higher in Production Technology Process Technology or other related technical field or foreign equivalent
5 years direct experience with oil and gas production practices equipment and terminology
Basic proficiency with Microsoft O365 applications: Excel Outlook PowerPoint SharePoint Teams and Word
Basic level of understanding of gas compression principles and practices
Basic level of understanding of dehydration principles and practices
Basic level of understanding of gas and liquid measurement
Basic knowledge of mechanics and instrumentation
Committed to safety environmental and regulatory compliance
Ability to prepare accurate and legible reports
Takes ownership of actions and follows through on dedications by holding others accountable and standing up for whats 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
Inclination and interest in training and mentoring others
Constantly searches for and implements new ways of doing business better
Mentors coaches and develops others to bring out their full potential
Team Building - Strong teammate; needs to be committed to safety environmental and regulatory compliance
Responds inventively flexibly and positively when faced with challenges and demands
Builds effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical
Delivers positive results through realistic planning to accomplish goals
Listens actively and invites dialogue for shared understanding then influences and acts to drive performance and achieve results
Builds strong relationships based on trust and seeks collaboration across organizational boundaries to achieve goals
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Work is performed in field and facility environments and may involve exposure to harsh weather conditions noise heights confined spaces and energized electrical equipment
Wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
Walk bend stoop lift push and pull
Use hand tools to make minor repairs
Work weekends and be on call
Apply By:
Aug 31 2026Sponsorship:
ConocoPhillips sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. is NOT available for this position.Benefits Overview
ConocoPhillips offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth:
Taking Care of Your Health & Wellness: Medical dental vision mental health support and wellness programs.
Supporting and Building Financial Security: Competitive base pay annual performance bonuses and retirement savings plans.
Promoting Work-Life Balance: Paid time off paid parental leave and family support resources.
Offering Career Development: Access to training mentoring and internal career mobility tools.
Guiding Recognition & Inclusion: Peer-nominated awards inclusive culture and employee resource groups.
Why ConocoPhillips
At ConocoPhillips we believe our people power the future of energy. Were committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued supported and inspired to growprofessionally and personally.
We dont just offer jobswe offer meaningful careers in a company that values how we work as much as what we achieve.
EEO:
In the US ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity 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:
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