Multi-Skill Operator/Lease Operator/Pumper - New Town

ConocoPhillips • New Town, ND

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Multi-Skill Operator (MSO) for ConocoPhillips’ Bakken operations monitors and improves production, performing most duties at well sites using a company-provided vehicle. The position is based in New Town, North Dakota, and candidates must reside or be willing to relocate within a 50-mile driving radius. This is a safety-sensitive role. Oil and gas experience is preferred, but applicants with strong mechanical reasoning and comprehension and an interest in outdoor, largely independent work may be trained.

The operator checks and maintains wells and production equipment, performs inspections and troubleshooting, records production data, supports new facility reviews and regulatory requirements, and responds to alarms after hours or while on call. The role requires adherence to company HSE policies and procedures. Work takes place in field and facility environments, often alone, and can involve harsh weather, noise, heights, confined spaces, energized electrical equipment, and physical tasks such as climbing, walking uneven terrain, and lifting or carrying tools and equipment.

Requirements

• Be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Hold a current and valid driver's license.
• Have at least 1 year of experience requiring mechanical skills, such as using, maintaining, or repairing mechanical equipment; physically operating equipment or machinery; or inspecting equipment and machinery.
• Currently reside or be willing to relocate within a 50-mile driving radius of New Town, North Dakota.
• Be willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to work 10-hour shifts and flexible schedules as needed.
• Be willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to work an 8/6 schedule from Wednesday to Wednesday.
• Be willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to react to visual and hearing signals, alarms, and instructions.
• Be willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to work in temperature extremes or adverse weather; travel among different geographic locations during a workday; work in and out of a company-owned vehicle; wear appropriate safety equipment; climb up to 24 feet to gauge tanks; walk, bend, stoop, lift, push, and pull; use hand tools for minor repairs; and work weekends.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and strictly follow safety protocols.
• Be able to raise and transport articles weighing up to 50 pounds and perform hands-on troubleshooting and inspections, including climbing ladders or stairs, walking on uneven terrain, and lifting or carrying tools and equipment as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree, trade certification, or higher in Production Technology, Process Technology, or another related technical field, or a foreign equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in an environment that prioritizes Health, Safety and Environment.
• At least 1 year of experience with oil and gas production practices, equipment, and terminology.
• Basic proficiency with production software such as Cygnet, SCADA (Wonderware), and Prodview.
• Ability to work well with others to meet safety, environmental, and production targets.

Responsibilities

• Access remote locations to check wells and maintain normal operating levels, pressures, and flow on separation equipment by adjusting automatic and manual controls.
• Inspect gas and oil wells, tanks, meters, separators, compressors, and attached piping components for leaks or unusual conditions, and take corrective actions.
• Gauge tanks for the sale or transfer of crude oil and water.
• Operate and troubleshoot rental compressors, flowing gas wells, gas lift wells, and testing wells, and operate sand traps and flow-back equipment.
• Maintain chemical injection rates and start up or shut in wells.
• Enter production data into computer databases and review outputs for correctness.
• Conduct new facility walk-throughs, management-of-change (MOC) activities, and pre-startup safety reviews (PSSRs).
• Complete regulatory work, including agency testing requirements, changes of status, and tank and meter numbering for new facilities.
• Respond to alarms after hours or when on call.
• Implement safety, environmental, and company policies and procedures outlined in the ConocoPhillips Management System.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, mental health support, and wellness programs.
• Competitive base pay, annual performance bonuses, and retirement savings plans.
• Paid time off, paid parental leave, and family support resources.
• Training, mentoring, and internal career mobility tools.
• Peer-nominated awards, an inclusive culture, and employee resource groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed