Pipeline Operations Supervisor - 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 484,000 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 154operated wells brought online.


During 2024, net production in 2024 averaged 244 MBOED.

Position Overview

The Pipeline Operations Supervisor 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 Operations Foremen and DOT/CP Lead position 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. It also serves as the GCR Pipeline Program Director for regulated pipelines.

This position is based in Kenedy, TX.

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

Responsibilities may include:

• Leading a diverse operations workgroup including Pipeline Operators, Specialists, and Foremen that conduct chemical pigging, paraffin pigging, flowline cleanouts, stagnant line management, sales gas cleaning and drying, in-line inspections, cathodic protection program, project support, and DOT management
• Leading the Eagle Ford Regulated Pipeline Program and serving as a strategic member of the L48 Regulated Pipeline Program, to include

• Developing and implementing new programs and procedures as needed, including managing semi-annual reviews with our global corporate SME and pipeline regulatory consultant to update all L48 Regulated Pipeline Programs in response to regulatory changes
• Leading/supporting external and internal audits, assessments, inspections, or communication to external agencies
• Briefing management on the state of pipeline regulatory compliance and other pipeline issues

• 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:
  • Participating in field leadership team (FLT) auditing including Life-saving rules (LSR) verification during critical tasks
  • Responding to emergencies and first aid calls
• Managing data and documentation:
  • Leveraging data to monitor program performance and prepare reports for internal and external compliance assurance
  • Leading the Eagle Ford Regulated Pipeline Program implementation and execution, including verification that assurance program requirements are being carried out and documented by all needed BU teams
  • Managing asset DOT Compliance
• Work across groups (Asset Integrity, Production Operations, Mainline, IOC, Maintenance, Base Engineering, L48 Regulated Pipeline group, etc.) to achieve goals.

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
• 2 or more years of supervisory experience
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred
• 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.)
• Experience working with IT and/or data scientists in support of data management and data analytics
• 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
• Builds positive relationships based on trust and seeks collaboration across organizational boundaries to achieve goals
• 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
• Takes an active role in acquiring, developing, and retaining a high-performing, highly engaged team
• Uncompromising adherence and commitment to ConocoPhillips SPIRIT Values (Safety, People, Integrity, Responsibility, Innovation and Teamwork)

Apply By:

Jul 9, 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

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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:

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