Willow Maintenance Representative - Mechanical

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Job Summary

Alaska Overview
The Alaska segment primarily explores for, produces, transports and markets crude oil, natural gas and NGLs. We are the largest crude oil producer in Alaska and have major ownership interests in the Prudhoe Bay, Kuparuk and Western North Slope asset areas. Additionally, we are one of Alaska’s largest owners of state, federal and fee exploration leases, with approximately one million net undeveloped acres at year-end 2025. Alaska operations contributed 12 percent of our consolidated liquids production and one percent of our consolidated natural gas production.

In 2025, net crude oil production for Alaska averaged 199 MBOED.

Position Overview

Willow Overview

The Bear Tooth Unit in the Western North Slope includes the Willow Project (Willow). In December 2023, we announced Willow FID. The project will consist of three drill sites, an operations center and camp, and a processing facility. In 2025, the project completed the peak construction season, which included gravel and pipeline construction and operations center hookup and installation, and is expected to achieve near 50 percent project completion this winter season. Additionally, fabrication of the processing facility is on schedule for transport to the North Slope in 2027. First oil is anticipated in early 2029.

Learn more about the Willow project here:  Willow | ConocoPhillips Alaska

Description

ConocoPhillips Alaska is currently seeking a Willow Maintenance Representative - Mechanical with a strong understanding of North Slope production facility, drill site and pipeline operations, maintenance and interplay between other infrastructure on the North Slope.  This position will benefit from an understanding of trade-offs between major project capital expenditure and future operations and maintenance constraints and costs, particularly in the current project “execute” phase where changes to facility design and equipment are increasingly difficult to accommodate.  The Willow Maintenance Representative will report, as part of the team of O&M representatives, to the Willow Mechanical Rep Team Lead, and is intended to transition into the long-term Willow O&M organization during mobilization to the North Slope for final commissioning and startup of full-field operations.

As part of the Willow Asset Team, the Willow Mechanical Representative will represent the needs of the future Willow O&M Organization within the project team, with specific focus on fabrication, commissioning and overall delivery of the Willow Central Facility (WCF) and Drill sites (BT1/2/3). Selected individual(s) will be expected to take an active, hands-on role in mechanical completion and commissioning in the fabrication yard and on the North Slope, regularly receiving tactical work direction from the construction and commissioning teams. Additional responsibilities include specific focus on mechanical and rotating equipment and vendor packages, material handling, and maintainability, as well as supporting overall Willow O&M Readiness planning and WOC facilities commissioning and startup plan development and execution.  Willow O&M representatives are expected to work closely with the project team, North Slope Operations (NSO), Drilling & Wells team and corporate and global peers, providing opportunities to expand the individual’s network and ability to work cross-functionally, and communicate effectively.

The work schedule and location for the Willow Maintenance representative will be dynamic through the project execution phase.  The timeline below provides an initial depiction and duration of the various phases of the role.  Flexibility in schedule and availability will be required during critical periods to ensure delivery of key project milestones.  It is expected that regular travel and temporary relocations or living situations will be required to support these requirements.  Using the current project execution plan as a basis, the estimated work location schedule is as follows:

Q3 2026 through Q2 2027: Fabrication yard, Ingleside, TX

Q3 2027 through Q4 2027: North Slope, AK (rotational) + Anchorage, AK (CPAI Office)

Q1 2028+: North Slope, AK

Your responsibilities may include:

• Safety Leadership – Bring field operational experience and practical application to HSE processes in all areas of activity, including the fabrication yard, activity planning and the north slope.  This key Maintenance role within the team carries a unique opportunity and expectation to beneficially influence the focus on Process Safety from engineering controls to O&M procedures and human factors.  Similarly, this position will play a key role in setting the Willow HSE culture including support for company and BU safety initiatives, process and procedure adaptations and environmental and cultural respect and compliance. 
• Fabrication, Installation & Commissioning – Provide direct planning, support and hands-on execution of fabrication and commissioning in the fab-yard, and final hookup and commissioning on the North Slope.
• FAT participation – Travel and engage with vendors across the United States and globally to ensure operability and maintainability.  Identify potential issues and assist in developing fit-for-purpose solutions enable cost and schedule-efficient correction and/or O&M management plans.
• Operations Readiness Planning – Work closely with the Willow Readiness Lead through detailed development and execution of full-field operational readiness scope and assigned tasks.  This includes but is not limited to standard operating and preventative maintenance procedure development, key O&M workflow development, information and documentation management, and overall early O&M organization design and staffing.
• Design Input– Provide and coordinate North Slope O&M input into WCF and DS final design changes, with consideration for both near term project spend and long-term O&M cost and value. Leverage O&M experience as well as engineering and O&M resources to provide early recognition of design details that are problematic (operability, reliability, maintainability, safety, etc.) and collaborate to develop solutions, including operational and maintenance workarounds, optimized for lifecycle cost and startup performance.
• Production Startup & Well Delivery – Provide detailed planning, support and execution of full-field production startup, early operations and well delivery of a fast-pace, high-value well delivery program. 
• Inclusive Behavior – Continue to develop and foster a collaborative one-team environment, solving problems creatively with value in mind.  Develop relationships and maintain close engagement with both local and corporate functional leads and partners as well as external vendor representatives.
• BU O&M Engagement – Interface regularly with North Slope O&M personnel, providing regular status updates to Alaska Operations, Maintenance, and leadership. Represent long-term O&M needs and perspective regarding project issues. Highlight and effectively communicate issues requiring elevation to the Willow O&M leadership.
• Cross-functional communication - Lead initiatives, meetings and conversations outside area of expertise to support O&M Readiness.  Functional areas may include information management, materials and spares, subsurface engineering, global technical functions, and local and global leadership.
• Innovation and Digital Technology - Progress early implementation of foundational O&M technology and work processes as they apply to Operation and Maintenance of Willow.  This includes Digital Control of Work systems, Advanced Surveillance, Digital Twin and Condition Based Monitoring tools.  Interface closely with Willow Operations Solutions Engineers, IT and Telecommunications leads to ensure supporting systems are in place and function as needed. Lead and influence change and technology pilots in the AKBU and other areas across COP.
• Value impact awareness – Provide input into operating cost estimate for project life cycle of the Willow Asset.  Support identification and mitigation of risks to O&M costs and project value.

Success Profile

To thrive in this role, you’ll demonstrate the following Leadership Competencies:

• Communicates Effectively: Listens actively and invites new ideas for exchanged opinions, then influences and acts to drive positive performance and achieve results
• Partners Collaboratively: Builds positive relationships based on trust and seeks collaboration across organizational boundaries to achieve goals
• Leads Change: Drives thoughtful and pragmatic change, encourages innovative thinking and continuous improvement, and models adaptability through resourcefulness, flexibility and positivity

Basic/Required:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Valid/current driver’s license
• 5 or more years of arctic industrial mechanical maintenance experience
• Intermediate level of knowledge of industrial mechanical and rotating equipment, maintenance and material handling systems supporting oil/chemical processing, gas compression, power generation and utilities operation, chemical treating, and wells
• Intermediate level proficiency with business computer and communications systems, such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint & Excel
• Willing or able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to work a 14-days on/14-days off shift schedule
• Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to travel up to 25% of the time both domestically and internationally
• Willing and able to meet the physical demands and work environment requirements outlined in this job description, with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred:

• 10 or more years oil & gas mechanical maintenance experience
• 3 or more years combined experience working with engineering contractors and vendors in project design or execution
• 1 or more years of experience in O&M leadership role (i.e. maintenance lead, projects lead or similar role)
• 1 or more years of experience with Operations and Maintenance readiness, commissioning and/or startup planning, execution and early operations
• Intermediate knowledge of Operations Excellence (OE), Operability Assurance (OA) and Operating Management System (OMS) standards and procedures
• Ability and willingness to innovate and consider solutions outside the North Slope paradigm
• Ability to consider complete project lifecycle costs and adapt as project progresses and new information becomes available
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other functions and across organizational boundaries
• Demonstrated ability to manage tasks effectively and efficiently to complete work responsibilities with minimal oversight
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence engineering contractor/capital

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Work in temperature extremes (AK – arctic cold/TX – heat & humidity) and adverse weather conditions
• Work both in and out of a company-provided vehicle
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Perform physical tasks including bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, and using hand tools
• This is a safety-sensitive position

Apply By: 

Aug 17, 2026

Sponsorship:

ConocoPhillips’ sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. is NOT available for this position.

Benefits Overview

ConocoPhillips offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth:

• Taking Care of Your Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and wellness programs.

• Supporting and Building Financial Security: Competitive base pay, annual performance bonuses, and retirement savings plans.

• Promoting Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, paid parental leave, and family support resources.

• Offering Career Development: Access to training, mentoring, and internal career mobility tools.

• Guiding Recognition & Inclusion: Peer-nominated awards, inclusive culture, and employee resource groups.

Why ConocoPhillips

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We don’t just offer jobs—we offer meaningful careers in a company that values how we work as much as what we achieve.

EEO:

In the US, ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity 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.