Multi-Skill Operator -Eagle Ford

ConocoPhillips; Kenedy (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

Annual performance bonus

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

ConocoPhillips in Kenedy, TX, is seeking a Multi-Skill Operator to manage central facilities, monitor production, and optimize costs. The role is safety-sensitive and requires relocation within 40 miles of Kenedy, TX. You will work with Eagle Ford teams and trucking partners to ensure safe, reliable operations.

Responsibilities include startup/shutdown, data monitoring, and ensuring compliance with HSE and PSM standards. This position involves driving a company vehicle and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Legal right to work in the United States.
• Current/valid driver’s license.
• 3+ years in unconventional field operations.
• Basic gas compression principles and practices.
• Basic dehydration principles and practices.
• Basic gas and liquid measurement.
• Basic mechanics and instrumentation knowledge.
• Resident within 40 miles of Kenedy, TX or willing to relocate.
• Willing to travel ~5% annually.
• Commitment to safety, PPE and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Follow HSE, OSHA and PSM rules.
• Start up and shut down central facilities reliably.
• Troubleshoot operations, maintain housekeeping and records.
• Monitor facility data in control systems.
• Gauge tanks and verify level readings.
• Maintain chemical injection rates as needed.
• Collaborate with Eagle Ford teams and haulers.
• Oversee handover, PSSR and commissioning of new equipment.
• Enforce policies and procedures.
• Operate company vehicle as required.

Skills

US work authorization

Driver's license

3+ years experience

Gas compression basics

Dehydration basics

Gas/liquid measurement

Mechanics & instrumentation

40-mile radius of Kenedy

Travel up to 5%

Safety compliance

Education

Associate degree in Production Technology

Tools

Microsoft O365

Job description

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.

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

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 Multi-Skill Operator, you will be responsible for the operation of designated central facilities including but not limited to monitoring and optimizing production and cost.

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.
• Responsible for trouble-shooting operations problems, housekeeping and record keeping.
• Monitor central facility performance data through Cygnet and Wonderware.
• Gauge tanks for comparison and verification of level indications readings into the control room.
• Maintain chemical injection rates as necessary.
• Work well with all groups within the Eagle Ford Operations and 3rd party truck hauling partners.
• Handover processes and pre-startup safety review (PSSR)/commissioning of new equipment and facilities as needed.
• Assist with enforcing proper policies and procedures.
• Operating a company-provided vehicle to perform job duties.

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 unconventional field operations
• 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
• 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 travel 5% of the time on a yearly basis
• 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 pull; Use hand tools to make minor repairs; Work weekends and be on call

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree and/or trade certificate or higher in Production Technology, Process Technology or other related technical field or foreign equivalent
• 5 or more years direct experience with oil and gas production practices, equipment, and terminology
• 1 or more years direct experience with dehy, compression and VRU operations
• 3 or more years of experience with blowcase equipment.
• Intermediate proficiency in PSSR and MOC processes.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft O365 applications: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams and Word
• Committed to safety, environmental and regulatory compliance
• Ability to prepare accurate and legible reports
• Inclination and interest in training and mentoring others
• Constantly searches for and implements new ways of doing business better
• Responds inventively, flexibly and positively when faced with challenges and demands

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, energized electrical equipment
• Walk, bend, stoop, lift, push, and pull; Use hand tools to make minor repairs
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn and strict adherence to Safety protocols
• Work weekends and be on call

Apply By:

Nov 11, 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.