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Maintenance Technician - 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

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 Maintenance Technician, you will lead several corrective maintenance (CM) and preventative maintenance (PM) activities and be responsible for communications and support within the asset's operating areas.

This position requires living or residing within 40-mile radius of Kenedy, TX.

This is a Safety Sensitive position.

Your responsibilities may include:

  • Execute preventive and corrective maintenance program including defect elimination process
  • Collaborate with key support groups and customers to ensure goal alignment with Asset & Operating Integrity (A&OI) program & Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) requirements
  • Work with Maintenance Coordinator and Operations personnel in planning and developing PM procedures for various equipment
  • Champion the use of Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) tool, insuring that the appropriate technical resources have been assigned to address root causes
  • Manage job assignments for contractors
  • Maintain a close link on the planning and scheduling function driving strict discipline in observation of the various work schedules
  • Work with Operations to ensure accurate prioritization of work. Managing of Change/Risk assessment responsibilities
  • Lead the maintenance and reliability efforts within the asset to improve equipment reliability while focusing on the management of field maintenance activities
  • Lead and participate in incident investigations when needed
  • Drive contractor safety through HSE Management System & Contractor management, safety orientations and management reviews with vendors
  • Establish procedure and guidelines and ensures that all work activities are performed according to the established procedures, guidelines and schedules
  • Identify requirements to maintain appropriate skills for company and contract personnel
  • Driving continuous improvement by developing new philosophies and maintenance tactics

Required Qualifications:

  • Legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Current/valid driver's license
  • 1 or more years of experience in compression/rotating and gas dehydration equipment
  • Currently reside or 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: Climb various ladders and stairs to perform maintenance on equipment, Raise and transport items weighing up to 50 lbs, Walk, stand, stoop, sit, climb, and carry material daily on even and uneven terrain, Work outside in harsh weather conditions, Work alone a high percentage of the time, Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), Be on call, Work unscheduled overtime

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 5 or more years of experience in compression/rotating and gas dehydration equipment
  • 5 or more years of experience in the oil and gas industry
  • Experience with contractor relationship management, Understands the work order management process and planning/scheduling
  • Advanced technical and functional experience
  • Proficient in contractor management
  • Basic level of proficiency with Microsoft O365 applications: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams and Word
  • Basic level of proficiency in Access
  • Basic level of proficiency in SAP
  • Ability to collect accurate and meaningful data and extract trends and useful information to help improve operations
  • Ability to manage and empower personnel with a diverse range of skills
  • Extensive digital literacy (SAP-PM, EDRS, etc.)
  • Good analytical skills (RCA, MOC, trends, etc.)
  • Effective interpersonal skills and problem solving
  • Strong organizational and planning skills
  • Strong leadership and promote team building in a challenging, innovative and exciting environment
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability as a Safety Leader at present work location
  • Builds inventive and effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical
  • Takes ownership of actions and follows through on dedications by holding others accountable and standing up for what's right
  • Delivers positive results through realistic planning to accomplish goals

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, and energized electrical equipment
  • Climb various ladders and stairs to perform maintenance on equipment
  • Raise and transport items weighing up to 50 lbs
  • Walk, stand, stoop, sit, climb, and carry material daily on even and uneven terrain
  • Work alone a high percentage of the time
  • Wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Be on call, Work unscheduled overtime

Apply By:

Oct 8, 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.
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