Stabilizer Multi-Skill Operator - Loving, NM

ConocoPhillips•Loving, NM

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Summary We hold approximately 792,000 unconventional net acres in the Delaware Basin, spanning west Texas through southeast New Mexico. Current development activity targets prospects in the Avalon, Bone Springs and Wolfcamp formations while balancing leasehold obligations and permit terms. We operated ten rigs and two frac crews on average during 2024, resulting in 166 operated wells drilled and 151 operated wells brought online. The company began exploring and appraising the basin’s stacked pay potential in 2012 and has gained extensive technical expertise to optimize development. At the beginning of 2024, the company operated over 2,800 producing wells throughout the Basin. In 2024, net production averaged 593 MBOED. Position Overview At ConocoPhillips, the Stabilizer Multi‑Skill Operator (MSO) serves as a key operator supporting safe, reliable, and cost‑focused production through the operation of stabilizer facilities. This field role centers on monitoring process conditions, maintaining equipment performance, and taking timely action to keep operations stable while controlling costs and meeting production objectives. Working at a designated stabilizer facility, the MSO – Stabilizer applies strong mechanical knowledge and process awareness to identify issues, respond to upsets, and optimize facility performance. This role carries responsibility for operational judgment, adherence to operating standards, and consistent execution of safety and environmental requirements. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Prior oil and gas experience supports success in this role. Strong mechanical aptitude, the ability to troubleshoot equipment, and a commitment to continuous learning are equally valued. ConocoPhillips provides training and development to support long‑term growth. This is a safety‑sensitive position in Loving, NM. Click here to learn more about our operations in New Mexico.

Requirements

Legally authorized to work in the United States
Valid driver’s license
One or more years’ experience requiring mechanical skills, including equipment inspection, operation, maintenance, or repair
Currently reside or are willing to relocate within a 40-mile driving radius of Loving, NM
Willing and able to work a rotating schedule of 7 day shifts, 7 days off, and 7 night shifts
Willing and able to safely perform field work (without reasonable accommodation) to include: working outdoors in adverse weather traveling between locations during a workday climbing up to 24 feet to gauge tanks lifting and carrying equipment using hand tools wearing required personal protective equipment working weekends or on call as assigned

Nice To Haves

One or more years of oil and gas production, facilities, or HSE experience
Associate degree, trade certification, or higher in production technology or a related field
Proficiency with computers, data entry, and field‑based digital systems
Ability to respond to visual and audible alarms and follow operational instructions
Demonstrated ownership of work, accountability for safety and compliance, and sound decision‑making in the field

Responsibilities

Access remote well sites to monitor wells and equipment, maintain normal operating levels, pressures, and flow rates on separation equipment, and adjust automatic and manual controls to support optimal production
Inspect oil and gas wells, tanks, meters, separators, compressors, and associated piping systems to identify leaks, abnormal conditions, or equipment issues, and take corrective action as needed
Gauge tanks to measure crude oil and water volumes for sales, transfers, and production accounting
Operate and troubleshoot compressors, rental compression units, gas lift systems, flowing gas wells, sand traps, and flowback equipment
Start up, shut in, and test wells in accordance with operating procedures and production plans
Maintain and verify chemical injection rates to ensure equipment integrity and flow assurance
Enter production, operational, and measurement data into computerized systems and review outputs for accuracy and completeness
Conduct new facility walk‑throughs and support execution of Management of Change (MOC) activities and Pre‑Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs)
Complete regulatory and compliance activities, including agency testing requirements, change‑of‑status documentation, and tank and meter numbering for new wells and facilities
Update and maintain piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and site security diagrams for new and modified facilities
Respond to operational alarms, including after‑hours response and on-call coverage, to resolve issues and minimize downtime
Implement and follow all safety, environmental, and operational requirements outlined in the ConocoPhillips Management System