What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Maintenance Technician position at ConocoPhillips?
- World’s largest independent upstream oil and gas business
- SPIRIT values - Safety People Integrity Responsibility Innovation Teamwork
- Operations in 13 countries
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
Delaware Basin Overview
Spanning west Texas through southeast New Mexico, ConocoPhillips holds approximately 694,000 total net acres in the Delaware Basin, which includes approximately 654,000 unconventional net acres. The company began exploring and appraising the basin’s stacked pay potential in 2012 and has gained extensive technical expertise to optimize development. At the beginning of 2024, the company operated over 2,800 producing wells throughout the Basin.
In 2023, the company operated 10 drilling rigs on average and brought 148 operated wells online. Net production in 2023 averaged 537 MBOED.
Position Overview
If you are selected for the Mechanical Maintenance Technician role you will be part of the Maintenance Organization for Delaware Basin South and be responsible for ensuring safe and efficient operations. This role is a critical for Operations Team.
This is a Safety Sensitive position.
Click here to learn more about our operations in New Mexico.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Assuring safe and environmentally compliant operations of all company owned or rental compressors, gas driven generators, and VRUs
- Training to support that all shutdowns and safety devices are in place and functional
- Supporting the preparation, installation, and startup of new emissions control equipment
- Supporting and overseeing all new site construction, layout, and piping needs
- Training to support all sites meet or exceed environmental laws, rules, and regulations
- Monitoring and optimizing existing units
- Recognizing opportunities for increased efficiency and recommending units for replacement or alternate lift and work with operations engineer to manage changes
- Setting up tracking tools to analyze and document all related performance metrics such as runtime, mechanical availability, fuel consumption, throughput, and environmental compliance
- Assisting lease operators and production foremen with related issues
- Reviewing vendor invoices and confirm correct charges for both rate and any performance metric corrections
- Performing similar duties for installation and operation of gas engine-driven generators and vapor recovery units (VRUs)
- Monitoring VRU operation and controls to prevent oxygen entry into the system
- Documenting all incidents or abnormal operations to supervisor
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Current/Valid Driver's License
- 3 or more years of operations experience with emissions, compressor operations, maintenance, and repairs
- Ability to handle multiple projects
- Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by holding others accountable and standing up for what's 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
March 20, 2025
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.
