IC&E Project Lead – Hobbs, NM

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Job Summary

Job Description

Permian Basin Overview

ConocoPhillips and its heritage companies have operated in the Permian Basin for almost 100 years. Across New Mexico and Texas, the company holds conventional positions in the Northwest Shelf and Central Basin Platform, and an unconventional position in the Delaware Basin. Permian saw significant growth in 2021 with the acquisition of Concho Resources Inc. in January 2021 and the addition of Shell’s Permian acreage in December 2021. At year-end, the company held approximately 1.5 million net acres in the Permian Basin.

Net production for the Permian in 2022 was 461 MBOED.

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Description

If you are selected as the IC&E Project Lead, you will be providing project supervision, commissioning, and startup support, and be a point of contact for the automation and electrical engineering team for Permian projects which can include tank batteries, central production facilities, wellsite facilities, saltwater disposal sites, and larger infrastructure projects. This support will be consistent with Company engineering standards, state and local requirements, and applicable industry codes.

This is a Safety Sensitive position.

Responsibilities may include:

• Monitors daily work progress for electrical and automation functions
• Providing support to the Permian assets. This includes providing coordination between Operations/First delivery teams, SCADA, vendors, Automation and Electrical contractors
• As required, assist in redlining/updating Cause & Effect diagrams, P&IDs, control cabinet layouts, wiring diagrams, conduit and cable schedules, electrical area classification details, instrumentation installation details, instrument indices, and other required automation deliverables
• Providing on-site support for validation, testing, inspection, and functional check out of facility control and instrumentation systems
• As required, assist with programming and startup of new facilities and upgrades
• Attending Pre-Startup Safety Reviews and Process Hazard Analysis review meetings
• Notify IC&E Engineer and other stakeholders of project progress and observed obstacles
• Applying troubleshooting skills to resolve automation system issues with operating equipment
• Provide feedback and lessons learned to IC&E Engineering team
• Supporting the maintenance of technical standards, criteria, guidelines, and specifications
• Ensuring control system and electrical upgrades/modifications are in compliance with relevant industry and corporate standards

Basic/Required:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
• Current/Valid Driver’s License
• 5+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry
• 3+ years of professional experience related to instrumentation, controls, electrical and/or electronics
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft O365 applications: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and Word
• Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to work and travel in the field 75% of the time on an annual basis

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or foreign equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in upstream oil and gas facility design, construction/installation, operation, and optimization of production facilities, compression, saltwater disposal, and other infrastructure
• Advanced level of knowledge of technical standards and guidelines (API, NEC, NFPA, IEEE, etc.)
• Intermediate level of knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC design and programming, both analog and discrete
• instrumentation, and various serial and Ethernet communications protocols
• Basic level of knowledge of proper material and equipment selection for process pressure ratings, and electrical area classification
• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to work multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with management, technical, and field personnel
• 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 Before: January 22, 2024

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.