Instrumentation & Electrical Technician V

I&E Technician V

Compensation (1099) $68.13 - $82.44/hr Location Kuparuk, AK 700 G Street Kuparuk, Alaska 99501 Schedule 14 Days On / 14 Days Off Start Date 5/29/26

ConocoPhillips Alaska is currently seeking Instrument Technicians for on-site work at the Alpine and Kuparuk Fields on Alaska's North Slope. The Alaska segment is one of ConocoPhillips' largest operating areas and includes significant ownership interests in Prudhoe Bay, Kuparuk, and Western North Slope assets. The Instrument Technician will report to the E/I Maintenance Supervisor and work within the maintenance organization supporting drill sites and production facilities. This position functions in a Journeyman capacity and is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, calibrating, commissioning, and installing instrumentation and automation systems supporting safe and reliable facility operations. This is a remote North Slope assignment operating on a 14/14 rotational schedule.

Main Functions

• Perform Journeyman Instrumentation Technician duties supporting North Slope operations.
• Maintain industrial instrumentation and process control systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated control equipment.
• Support PLC, DCS, SIS, and turbine control systems.
• Execute preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Install new instrumentation and control systems in hazardous/classified areas.
• Support commissioning and functional checkout of new equipment and facilities.
• Utilize test and calibration equipment to verify equipment performance.
• Participate in safety programs, safe work practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on industrial instrumentation and process control systems.
• Calibrate, test, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation and control equipment.
• Repair and maintain electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic instruments.
• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC, DCS, SIS, and turbine control systems.
• Perform valve maintenance and repair activities.
• Execute preventative maintenance and reliability activities.
• Install instrumentation and control systems in hazardous area environments.
• Perform functional testing, checkout, and commissioning of new equipment and facilities.
• Utilize calibration and diagnostic equipment to verify system performance.
• Work collaboratively with operations, maintenance, engineering, and contractor personnel.
• Follow all company safety procedures and actively participate in safety programs.

Basic / Required Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Current valid driver's license.
• Associate degree, trade certificate, or higher in Instrumentation or related field (or foreign equivalent).
• 5+ years of instrumentation experience in an industrial environment.
• 5+ years of oil and gas industry experience.
• Ability to work a 14/14 rotational schedule in a remote Arctic environment.
• Ability to complete annual training requirements and performance goals.
• Ability to meet all physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of field instrumentation experience.
• 1+ year of experience installing, commissioning, and maintaining oil & gas process equipment and automation control systems.
• 1+ year of experience in a commissioning or maintenance leadership role with demonstrated technical growth and increasing responsibilities.
• Experience utilizing a computerized maintenance management system (SAP preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to deliver Zero Incident HSE Results.
• Active participation and leadership in a Zero Incident Culture environment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and red-line P&IDs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

Success Profile

• Takes Accountability
• Communicates Effectively
• Makes Decisions

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Work in temperature extremes and severe Arctic weather conditions.
• Work both inside facilities and from company-provided vehicles.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Perform physical tasks including lifting, carrying, bending, climbing ladders, and climbing stairs.
• Work in remote North Slope operating environments.
• Position is designated as Safety Sensitive.

Notes

• Remote North Slope camp assignment.
• Alpine and Kuparuk field support.
• Reports directly to the E/I Maintenance Supervisor.
• Strong preference for candidates with North Slope, oil & gas automation, PLC/DCS/SIS, commissioning, SAP, and P&ID experience.
• Safety-sensitive position requiring commitment to ConocoPhillips safety standards and Zero Incident culture.