Stabilizer Multi-Skill Plant Operator - Eagle Ford
Full-time
ConocoPhillips Co
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 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 Plant Operator (MSO), you will be responsible for the operation of the stabilizer facilities, monitoring, and optimizing production and costs. You will be performing your responsibilities at one of the stabilizer facilities. 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:
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 Plant Operator (MSO), you will be responsible for the operation of the stabilizer facilities, monitoring, and optimizing production and costs. You will be performing your responsibilities at one of the stabilizer facilities. 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:
- Following all ConocoPhillips Health, Safety, & Environmental (HSE), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Process Safety Management (PSM) rules
- Ensuring safe and efficient operation of condensate stabilizing facilities. Monitoring the operation of stabilizers and equipment to ensure the most efficient operation
- Working a twelve-hour rotating shift. This position will occasionally require overtime during facility turnarounds, facility upsets, start-ups or when the workload demands require it
- Loading and unloading condensate and natural gas liquid (NGL) trucks, running all condensate samples (i.e. Reid vapor pressure test etc.)
- Operating oil stabilizer trains, chemical and transfer pumps, compressors, vapor recovery unit, fuel fired reboilers, NGL loading lease automatic custody transfer (LACT) units, condensate unloading LACT units, and condensate LACT units for delivery to 3rd party systems
- Collaborating with Operations and Instrument and Electrical (I&E) in optimization of plant instrumentation controls
- Building strong teamwork with all groups within the Eagle Ford Operations and 3rd party truck hauling partners
- Checking rotating equipment to maintain normal operating levels, pressures and flow on separation equipment and making adjustments to automatic and manual controls
- Gauging tanks for comparison and verification of level indications readings into the control room
- Entry of daily production reports, field note entry, End of shift and Hitch Handover entries
- Maintaining chemical injection rates as necessary
- Monitoring and optimizing process equipment runtime and costs within stabilizer facilities
- Executing facility walk-throughs, management of changes (MOCs), and pre-startup safety reviews (PSSRs)
- Following all safety, environmental, and company policies and procedures outlined in the ConocoPhillips Management System
- Responsible for troubleshooting operations problems, housekeeping and record keeping
- Minor hands-on process equipment repairs
- 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.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Current/Valid driver's license
- 3 or more years of experience in the oil and gas industry
- Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to travel 5% of the time on a yearly basis
- 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 perform/align with following: Work in temperature extremes or adverse weather conditions; Wear appropriate special safety equipment; Climbing heights up to 25 feet to gauge tanks; Use hand tools to make minor repairs; Work weekends and be on call
- Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to work 7/7 schedule
- 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 Asset
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft O365 applications: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams and Word
- Basic level of knowledge of stabilization principles and practices Asset
- Basic level of knowledge of gas and liquid measurement and product drying and sweetening Asset
- Basic level knowledge of mechanics and instrumentation Asset
- Committed to safety, environmental and regulatory compliance
- Ability to prepare accurate and legible reports
- Work is performed in field and facility environments and may involve exposure to harsh weather conditions, noise, heights, confined spaces, energized electrical equipment
- Work in several different geographic locations every single day
- Climb heights up to 25 feet to gauge tanks
- Walk, bend, stoop, lift, push, and pull; Use hand tools to make minor repairs
- Work both in and out of a company-owned vehicle
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn and strict adherence to Safety protocols
- Work weekends and be on call
- 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.
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