Mainline Production Specialist- 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 company's 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 acreage. In 2009, the company began exploring the development potential of this play and by year-end 2023 held approximately 199,000 net unconventional leasehold and mineral acres, primarily in DeWitt, Karnes and Live Oak counties.

We hold approximately 489,000 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 Operation's 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, you'll 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 Driver's 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 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
• 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, 2026

Sponsorship:

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. We're committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow-professionally and personally.

We don't just offer jobs-we 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.