Coastal Wetlands Field Technician - Houma, LA

ConocoPhillips • Houma, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

ConocoPhillips owns more than 600,000 acres of coastal property in southeast Louisiana. As a Coastal Wetlands Field Technician , you will help steward these lands by supporting responsible management, environmental protection, and safe field operations. This role works closely with internal teams, local partners, and regulatory agencies. Most work is performed outdoors—often vessel‑based—with some tasks completed in the Houma office. Your responsibilities may include:
Monitoring and surveilling permitted activities on company owned lands such as campsites, commercial and recreational use areas, restoration sites, and pipeline work. Document site conditions and work with team members to ensure required upkeep and decommissioning activities are met Support surveys work by assisting with marking coordinates and posting land boundary signs to maintain accurate property identification Assist environmental coordination by documenting third‑party spill locations, observing facility or structure decommissioning, and supporting communication with relevant agencies including the U.S. Coast Guard, Louisiana Department of Energy & Natural Resources, and the Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator’s Office, along with third‑party oil and gas operators Contribute to emergency preparedness by working with Coastal Wetlands leadership and the Facilities & Safety Lead to support readiness plans, drills, and procedures for the Houma Office Understand coastal use permits and provide the information needed for timely, accurate submissions to applicable regulatory agencies Support daily office operations by helping maintain supplies, preparing meeting spaces, and assisting with routine documents so that field and office activities run efficiently

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Valid state driver’s license
• Beginner proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
• 3 or more years of relevant field or marsh experience (examples include surveying, pipeline or electric line inspection, oil and gas field work, or natural resource/game enforcement)
• Ability to connect, tow, and reverse trailers safely
• Ability to operate vessels up to 30 feet in length
• Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform physical tasks such as crouching, standing for long periods, and lifting/pushing/pulling items over 50 lbs.
• Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to travel frequently by vehicle and boat, sometimes on short notice
• Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to work in outdoor and loud environments while wearing and carrying required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Coastal Sciences, or Energy & Advanced Technologies
• Familiarity with southeast Louisiana’s inland waters, marshes, and coastal features
• Experience operating airboats
• Basic working knowledge of maps, Global Positioning System (GPS) tools, and surveying equipment
• Drone operation experience and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification
• Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries Boater Education Card
• Beginner‑level knowledge of SAP or similar maintenance management systems

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and surveilling permitted activities on company owned lands such as campsites, commercial and recreational use areas, restoration sites, and pipeline work.
• Document site conditions and work with team members to ensure required upkeep and decommissioning activities are met
• Support surveys work by assisting with marking coordinates and posting land boundary signs to maintain accurate property identification
• Assist environmental coordination by documenting third‑party spill locations, observing facility or structure decommissioning, and supporting communication with relevant agencies including the U.S. Coast Guard, Louisiana Department of Energy & Natural Resources, and the Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator’s Office, along with third‑party oil and gas operators
• Contribute to emergency preparedness by working with Coastal Wetlands leadership and the Facilities & Safety Lead to support readiness plans, drills, and procedures for the Houma Office
• Understand coastal use permits and provide the information needed for timely, accurate submissions to applicable regulatory agencies
• Support daily office operations by helping maintain supplies, preparing meeting spaces, and assisting with routine documents so that field and office activities run efficiently

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and wellness programs.
• Financial Security: Competitive base pay, annual performance bonuses, and retirement savings plans.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, paid parental leave, and family support resources.
• Career Development: Access to training, mentoring, and internal career mobility tools.
• Recognition & Inclusion: Peer-nominated awards, inclusive culture, and employee resource groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree