Job SummaryBakken Overview
The Bakken trend is a sequence of liquids-rich sand and shale layers in the Williston Basin, which stretches across western North Dakota and into Canada.
We hold approximately 799,000 net acres in the Williston Basin, located in North Dakota and eastern Montana.
The primary producing zones are the Middle Bakken and Three Forks formations. We operated three rigs and one frac crew on average during 2025, resulting in 72 operated wells drilled and 98 operated wells brought online.
During 2025, net production averaged 204 MBOED.
Position OverviewIf you are selected as the Operating Integrity (OI) Specialist, you will be primarily responsible for mentoring and training field staff. The OI Specialist will be expected to spend ~90% of their time in the field conducting hands-on training with multi-skill operators (MSOs), specialists, and completing competency assessments, and working with the Operating Integrity Lead.
The position will also work with the production supervisors, and engineers to update/develop standard operating guidelines (SOG) for the Bakken Asset.
This position will report to the Bakken Operations Support Superintendent and will play a key role in improving safe and efficient working practices.
This position can be located in Dunn Center, Watford City, or New Town, ND.
Candidates must reside or be willing to relocate within 50 miles of Dunn Center, Watford, City, or New Town, ND.
This is a Safety Sensitive position.Your Responsibilities may include:- Support area foreman in assessing Multi-Skilled Operator (MSO) route performance. Assist foreman in development of tailored training/action plans for opportunities and track results.
- Responsible for SOG/SOP Review and approval process. Consulting end-users on procedure development and communicating applicable updates to stakeholders.
- Act as Operations Representative for (Base & Facilities) design review processes including but not limited to: Hazard-Operability/Hazard-ID/Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA)/Layers-of-Protection Analysis (LOPA).
- Collaborate with design teams championing design changes, training, operability, and reliability improvements on behalf of Bakken Operations. Pursue the best possible outcome while maintaining an enterprise view and elevate (as required) where alignment cannot be fully achieved.
- Support Facility Engineering (FE) Team with Management of Change (MOC) prioritization and information gathering.
- Actively engage/participate in facility Basis of Design (BOD) development and Safe Operating Limit (SOL) review on behalf of the Bakken Operations Superintendent.
- Solicit input from end-users (production foreman, MSOs)early in the design phase.
- Champion down-time reduction through critical spare identification and elevation to the Bakken Reliability Engineer.
- Support of Bakken Operations Superintendent through periodic review of Bakken Safety-Bypass log.
- Participate in shutdown planning-reviews to identify schedule collapse opportunities and post-shutdown After Action Review (AAR).
- Support Learning Organization/Human Performance principles through identification/reduction of error likely-situations and participation in Learning Teams (as required).
- Champion uplift/optimization strategies and downtime reduction.
Success Profile To thrive in this role, you'll demonstrate the following leadership competencies:
- Takes Accountability: Takes ownership of actions, follows through on commitments, and stands up for what is right.
- Drives Performance: Delivers positive outcomes through realistic planning and goal setting.
- Makes Decisions: Uses available information to generate sound solutions and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical.
Required Qualifications:- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Current/Valid driver's license
- 3 or more years of experience in oilfield operations, maintenance, and optimization
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft O365 applications: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams and Word
- Currently reside or be willing to relocate within a 50-mile driving radius of Dunn Center, ND, Watford City, ND or New Town, ND.
- Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform/align with: Climb various ladders and stairs up to 25 feet in height to perform maintenance on equipment; Raise and transport articles weighing up to 50 pounds; 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); Work under air as needed; Be on-call; Work unscheduled overtime.
- Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to travel 10% of the time on a yearly basis
Preferred Qualifications:- 1 or more years of experience working with operations centers
- Advanced level of knowledge of artificial lift systems and wellsite facilities
- Basic level of proficiency with Cygnet, XSPOC, SAP and Spotfire
- Shown leadership in promoting safe work practices
- Mentors, coaches and develops others to bring out their full potential
- Motivates and inspires people to achieve their best and to pursue goals that enable success
- Responds inventively, flexibly and positively when faced with challenges and demands
- Excellent communication skills and collaborating outside of immediate working group
- Takes ownership of actions and follows through on dedications by holding others accountable and standing up for what's right
- Builds effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical
- Listens actively and invites new ideas for exchanged opinions, then influences and acts to drive positive performance and achieve results
- Builds positive relationships based on trust and seeks collaboration across organizational boundaries to achieve 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 up to 25 feet in height to perform maintenance on equipment
- Raise and transport articles weighing up to 50 pounds; Walk, stand, stoop, sit, climb, and carry material daily on even and uneven terrain
- Wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Work under air as needed
- Work alone a high percentage of the time; Be on-call; Work unscheduled overtime
Apply By:Jul 31, 2026
Sponsorship: ConocoPhillips' sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. is NOT available for this position.
Benefits OverviewConocoPhillips 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.
