Project Well Planner - Midland, TX

ConocoPhillips•Midland, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ConocoPhillips has a long history in the Permian Basin, with significant acquisitions in 2021 strengthening its position. The Project Well Planner will support the Permian Business Unit by leading multi-discipline well planning efforts and developing well plans that align with project objectives, regulatory requirements, and operational priorities. This role involves close collaboration with various teams, including Development, Wells Engineering, Wells Operations, surface land, and regulatory stakeholders, to plan and execute complex multi-well, multi-pad drilling programs. The position is responsible for managing well plans, timelines, and schedules, communicating risks, cost impacts, and execution status, and applying best practices for safe, efficient, and cost-effective outcomes in a fast-paced horizontal drilling environment.

Requirements

Legally authorized to work in the United States
5 or more years of experience in AutoCAD
5 or more years of experience in project management
5 or more years of experience working directly for an oil and gas operating company
5 or more years of experience supporting unconventional reservoir development
Experience managing multiple projects concurrently
Experience producing drafting and design documents
Demonstrated success working within multi-disciplinary teams to achieve alignment and results
Ability and willingness to be on call outside of standard working hours
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Nice To Haves

Associate of Applied Science in Computer Graphics, drafting related field or foreign equivalent
5 or more years of experience across all aspects of well planning
Experience with Landmark Engineering Data Management (Compass)
Knowledge of well reporting systems such as WellView
Willingness to support continuous improvement efforts and recommend enhancements to well planning practices
Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-priority environment
Commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and operational integrity

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed well plans, schedules, and timelines for complex multi-well and multi-pad drilling programs.
Monitor project progress and clearly communicate status, risks, and cost implications to stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Facilitate project team meetings to align on scope, risk, cost, and resource needs.
Collaborate with Development, Wells Engineering, and Wells Operations teams to ensure well designs support operational efficiency and performance objectives.
Ensure surface layouts and proposals comply with state and federal regulatory requirements and applicable lease obligations.
Identify opportunities to improve planning workflows and implement project planning best practices.
Apply working knowledge of state and federal regulatory agencies to support permitting and execution activities.
Produce accurate, industry-compliant drafting and design documents using established drafting standards and conventions.
Utilize AutoCAD and Geographic Information System (GIS) applications to support well planning and surface design activities.
Apply knowledge of well pad civil construction in support of surface planning and layout decisions.
Travel to proposed well pad locations to conduct surface inspections as required.
Use Microsoft Office applications to support project coordination, reporting, and communication.