ConocoPhillips
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This role covers electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic instruments, valve repair, PLC, DCS, SIS systems, and turbine controls.
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 Alaska Overview The Alaska segment primarily explores for, produces, transports and markets crude oil, natural gas and NGLs. We are the largest crude oil producer in Alaska and have major ownership interests in the Prudhoe Bay, Kuparuk and Western North Slope asset areas. Additionally, we are one of Alaska’s largest owners of state, federal and fee exploration leases, with approximately one million net undeveloped acres at year-end 2025. Alaska operations contributed 12 percent of our consolidated liquids production and one percent of our consolidated natural gas production.
In 2025, net crude oil production for Alaska averaged 199 MBOED.
Position Overview
The Instrumentation Technician performs maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and installation of industrial instrumentation and process control systems to ensure safe and reliable operations at ConocoPhillips Alaska’s North Slope facilities. This role covers electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic instruments, valve repair, PLC, DCS, SIS systems, and turbine controls.
The technician works in a journeyman capacity, supporting innovation, teamwork, and technical growth, and is expected to demonstrate safe work practices and work across multiple North Slope facilities.
Maintenance and troubleshooting
Perform maintenance on industrial instrumentation, process control systems, calibration and testing, repair of electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic instruments, valve repair, PLC, DCS, SIS systems, and turbine controls.
Troubleshoot and resolve instrumentation faults using test and calibration equipment.
Install new instrumentation and control systems in hazardous/classified areas.
Functional checkout and commissioning of new equipment and facilities.
Job readiness and documentation
Review job packages, drawings (including P&ID), and permits prior to execution.
Validate materials and tools are available.
Record all maintenance activities and material usage in SAP or equivalent.
Safety and continuous improvement
Apply safe work practices, including use of PPE and participation in safety programs.
Participate in pre-job hazard assessments and toolbox meetings.
Maintain certifications for safe work practices.
Recommend preventive measures for recurring issues.
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
Communicates Effectively: Invites dialogue to gain a shared understanding and influences with confidence to drive performance and achieve business results
Makes Decisions: Generates effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Current/valid driver’s license
Associate degree/trade certificate or higher in Instrumentation, related field, or foreign equivalent
5 or more years of experience in instrumentation in an industrial environment
5 or more years of experience in the oil and gas industry
Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to work in a remote work location on a 2 weeks on/2 weeks off work schedule
Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to complete annual Performance Enhancement Program (PEAK)
Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to meet the physical demands and work environment requirements outlined in this job description
10 or more years of field experience
1 or more years of experience with installation, commissioning and maintenance of oil and gas industrial equipment and automation control systems
1 or more years of experience in commissioning or maintenance leadership role with track record of achievement, partnership, technical growth, and increasing responsibilities
1 or more years of experience with a maintenance management system (SAP preferred)
Ability to deliver Zero Incident HSE Results
Demonstrate active leadership/participation/engagement in achieving a Zero Incident Culture
Facility process background
Ability to read, interpret, and red-line P&ID (piping and inst. drawings)
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong computing skills, including proficiency in MS Excel and Word
Work in temperature extremes and adverse weather conditions
Work both in and out of a company-provided vehicle
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
Perform physical tasks including lifting, bending, carrying material and climbing ladders/stairs
This is a Safety Sensitive position
Dec 4, 2026
ConocoPhillips’ sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. is NOT available for this position.
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.
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.
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.
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