Pipeline Operations Foreman, Eagle Ford

ConocoPhillips
Kenedy, Karnes County, TX
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 world's 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.

We're 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 it's not just what we do - it's 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

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

The Pipeline Operations Foreman is responsible for the team execution of the asset integrity, flow assurance, and DOT compliance programs for over 3500 miles of operated pipelines across the entire Eagle Ford asset. This position provides direction to Pipeline Specialist and Pipeline Operators and ensures that all pipeline operating plans are executed within timelines and targets while adhering to all company and governmental policies, procedures, and regulations.

This is a Safety Sensitive position subject to PHMSA-Regulated Employee requirements.

This position is based in Kenedy, TX.

Candidates must currently reside or willing to relocate within a 40-mile driving radius of Kenedy, TX.

Your Responsibilities may include:

  • Leading a diverse operations workgroup including Pipeline Operators and Specialist that conduct chemical pigging, paraffin pigging, flowline cleanouts, stagnant line management, sales gas cleaning and drying, in-line inspections, and DOT management.
  • Proactively identifying and implementing opportunities to reduce costs and improve flow assurance:
    • Working closely with Asset Integrity to ensure pipelines are maintained in alignment with Development and Operational expectations.
    • Work closely with Production and Mainline Operations to ensure pipelines have minimal restrictions while minimizing cost and facility upsets.
  • Being an active and visible safety leader:
    • Responding to emergencies and first aid calls.
    • Encouraging team involvement in Field Engagement Entries.
  • Work across groups (Asset Integrity, Production Operations, Mainline, IOC, Maintenance, Base Engineering, L48 Regulated Pipeline group, etc.) to achieve goals.
  • Ensure Epic work orders are being executed on time and efficiently as possible.
  • Coordinate job resources while working with Planning and Scheduling.
  • Other duties as assigned by Pipeline Operations Supervisor.

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
  • 10 or more years of oil and gas industry experience including gas/oil production, gathering, separation & processing, chemical processing, refining, or related experience
  • 3 or more years of experience and knowledge of valve, piping and pipeline equipment
  • Intermediate level of proficiency with using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams
  • Currently reside or willing to relocate within a 40-mile driving radius of Kenedy, TX
  • Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodations) to be on call outside of standard working hours
  • Willing and able to travel up to 25% (with or without reasonable accommodations)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 5 or more years of experience in pipeline operations
  • Intermediate level of proficiency in pipeline procedures, policies, and DOT regulations
  • Intermediate level of proficiency in digital solutions (e.g. SAP, Spotfire, PowerBI, Web Apps, etc.)
  • Basic understanding of engineering products such as Basis of Design, facility layouts, P&ID's, etc.
  • Basic understanding of pipeline integrity programs and risk assessment techniques
  • Track record of controlling cost and managing budgets
  • Ability to handle a large volume of diverse tasks
  • Proficient communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Listens actively and invites new ideas for exchanged opinions, then influences and acts to drive positive performance and achieve results
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability working within multi-discipline teams internally and externally to achieve consensus and alignment
  • Individual that is willing to accept risks and aggressively think "outside the box" to pursue continuous improvement
  • Uncompromising adherence and commitment to ConocoPhillips SPIRIT Values (Safety, People, Integrity, Responsibility, Innovation and Teamwork)

Apply By:

Aug 21, 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.
Posted 2026-08-14

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