Welcome to ConocoPhillips, where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Come realize your full potential here. Who We Are We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization. We’re grounded by our SPIRIT Values – safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business – but not at all costs. We believe it’s not just what we do – it’s how we do it – that sets us apart. Fostering an Inclusive Work Environment To deliver superior performance, we create an environment that respects the contributions and differences of every individual. Wherever possible, we use these differences to drive competitive business advantage, personal growth and, ultimately, create business success. Job SummaryBakken OverviewThe 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. The company’s position in the Bakken development area is comprised of approximately 562,000 net unconventional acres, which include 382,000 net mineral acres and 180,000 net leasehold acres. The company focuses on unconventional tight-oil play development and production in the most prolific portion of the basin.During 2023, net production averaged 106 MBOED. There were 37 operated wells brought online during 2023, bringing the total to more than 850 operated wells online at year-end.Position OverviewThis is an asset field environmental engineer position for the Lower 48 Environmental Field Operations organization. We work together with other members of the Environmental Team, S&OH Team, IT, Operations, Maintenance, Wells, Engineering, Land, and Legal organizations to develop compliance tools and implement environmental compliance programs that contribute to sustainable development and maintaining a zero-incident culture. At ConocoPhillips, as a team member or working independently, multifaceted environmental-related tasks will be executed in support of operational needs for the Bakken assets.This role supports the Bakken asset, managing environmental related issues at the field level such as release reporting and closures. SPCC assessment and compliance, waste and NORM management requirements, biodiversity awareness and reporting, and supports all other environmental needs at the asset level.ConocoPhillips’ offers additional benefits to support employees living and maintaining a primary residence in the Watford City, ND area. For more details visit: Living in the Bakken (https://hrcpdocctr.conocophillips.com/Documents/StaffingExpress/L48-WatfordCityOverview.pdf) and view the Living and Working in Watford City (http://www.conocophillips.com/spiritnow/story/living-and-working-in-watford-city/) video.Your responsibilities may include:
Demonstrate leadership on all environmental matters pertaining to the asset
Independently manage day-to-day environmental issues impacting the asset
Be the primary interface for environmental issues with operational functions, including Production, Wells, Projects and Maintenance organizations
Develop solutions for changing regulatory environments at the state and local level and advise on technical standards; Engage in the review and roll out of procedures related to environmental issues; Provide environmental training to operations & engineering
Provide environmental technical knowledge and training to operational functions, including Production, Wells, Projects and Maintenance Organizations, in Waste and NORM management; biodiversity awareness; reporting requirements; closure on deferred spills; and SPCC compliance
Capture, maintain, and analyze datasets for the purposes of estimating release volumes, waste volumes, and process safety metrics classification. Coordinate with supervision to develop tools that can be used to inform the workforce of emerging trends
Interface with external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, landowners, and tribal organizations, on environmental matters
As requested, support air permitting and other required environmental compliance and reporting for sites in the asset
Provide environmental expertise during emergency response activities, including agency notifications, initial delineation, initial response and remediation; Contribute during environmental incident investigations and, internal and external audits and proactively implementing takeaways to prevent similar incidents or findings
Actively participate and contribute during environmental incident investigations and proactively implement learnings to prevent similar incidents
Basic/Required:
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
Current/valid driver's license
Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental, Chemical, Petroleum, Civil Engineering, other related engineering field, or foreign equivalent
3 or more years of experience as an Environmental Professional in the oil and gas industry
Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to travel 10% of the time on a yearly basis
Preferred:
5 or more years of experience as an Environmental Professional in the oil and gas industry
1 or more years of experience as an Environmental Professional, supporting assets on Tribal lands in North Dakota
Ability to interact with engineering and maintenance on operational issues related to environmental emissions and releases
Ability to network and gain agreement from members of operations, maintenance, and other workgroups
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and with competing deadlines
Demonstrates knowledge about process operations that contribute to spills and other environmental releases
Exhibits expertise in waste management regulations, requirements and practices in the oil and gas industry, including knowledge of RCRA and applicable state regulations
Excellent oral and written communication skills needed to work with multiple clients
Showcases leadership and dedication to champion a zero-incident culture
Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by holding others accountable and standing up for what's right
Delivers results through realistic planning to accomplish goals
Generates 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
Apply Before: January 21, 2025Sponsorship: ConocoPhillips’ sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. is NOT available for this position.EEO: In the US, ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.Candidate "How to Guide" (https://hrcpdocctr.conocophillips.com/Documents/StaffingExpress/SetUpCandidateAcct.pdf) ConocoPhillips: Accountability + PerformanceWe're ConocoPhillips, a global oil and gas company with thousands of people challenged with an important job - to safely find and deliver energy for the world.