Montney Integrated Operations Center (IOC) Specialist
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Job Summary
Job Description
ConocoPhillips is one of the world’s leading exploration and production companies based on both production and reserves, with a globally diversified asset portfolio. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, ConocoPhillips has approximately 9,600 employees supporting operations and activities in 13 countries. In 2022, production averaged 1,738 MBOED, and proved reserves were 6.6 BBOE.
In Canada, we can trace our history back over 110 years. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, our current investment programs are focused on the operated Surmont oil sands development in the Athabasca region of northeast Alberta and the liquids rich Montney unconventional play in northeast British Columbia. Our production averaged 85 MBOED in 2022 and proved reserves were 0.2 BBOE.
Our story demonstrates our commitment to the community, our innovative approach to technology and our adaptability during the changes faced by our industry. Within our Calgary office, we have implemented a Hybrid Office Work program, which offers eligible employees flexibility with the option of working remotely on Wednesdays and Fridays. We believe that diverse opinions, ideas, and perspectives are what fuels innovation, and we reinforce this belief through a DEI Council of employees, a culture of psychological safety and an Engagement Network, to name a few. Our workforce represents the international communities in which we live and work, bringing together talented people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Consistent with our focus on excellence, ConocoPhillips continues to discover and develop best practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion – for the good of our enterprise, our employees, our vendors, and our communities.
Description:
ConocoPhillips Canada (CPC) is currently recruiting an integrated Operations Center (IOC) Specialist. The Integrated Operations Center (IOC) serves as the front-line of remote operations. Utilizing surveillance programs, SCADA systems, and customized workflows, IOC staff can visualize problems from a unique perspective and quickly drive solutions. This position will remotely perform system wide (from well to plant) surveillance, diagnostics & optimization in collaboration with field operations, plant control room, and Calgary-based production and facility engineers.
This is a 14/14 rotational role based at our Montney asset in Fort St. John with travel and camp accommodation provided. Initially, working hours will be day shift only, and will eventually include night shift.
Responsibilities:
- Act as the single point of contact for Calgary Production Delivery Engineers
- Act as a liaison between plant control room and field operators.
- Rationalize and manage alarms and callouts for wells.
- Adjust setpoints to optimize production in alignment with standard operating conditions.
- Adjust wells to support ramp up and post ramp-up targets.
- Collaborate with PE/Field to coordinate AL initiation.
- Adjust injection rate and plunger-lift set-points in alignment with engineering strategy.
- Collaborate with PE/Field on troubleshooting/diagnostic work.
- Identify metering issues (gas/oil/water) and coordinate resolution.
- Identify surface issues and communicate to operations, paraffin in FL, carryover to plant, dump issues.
- Monitor wells for offset impacts from COP and competitor fracs.
- Production Validation and Loss Coding; adjust volumes to accurately reflect production and categorize production variances relative to targets.
- Document field changes in selected application.
- Support onsite field work; assist Field Operations and Engineering surrounding production optimization, troubleshooting and downhole diagnostics.
- Provide coverage to field operations as needed.
Required Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in oil and gas operations
- 5+ years of operating experience with an understanding of production, facilities, processes, surveillance
- Advanced proficiency in troubleshooting oil and gas well behavior
- Proficient in using SCADA system applications and interfaces.
- Ability to work 14/14 rotations on 12-hours shifts with adaptability of changing work conditions and schedules.
- GED or equivalent relevant consider would be considered.
- Proficient in business applications software, including Office 365
- Strong commitment to CPC’s HSE values
- Strong commitment to CPC’s SPIRIT values
- Strong team player
- Willing to work in a Control Room environment.
- Legally authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis without restrictions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- In depth knowledge of various oil and gas production/lifting methods and well control: sand production, free flow mechanism, gas-lift, plunger-lift, chemical treatment.
- Multiple years applying analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Prior experience in remote well operation and monitoring
- Prior experience with data analysis and visualization tools
- Proficient in SCADA system configuration, capabilities, and input requirements
- Familiar with drilling and completion operations
- Handles challenges and unexpected obstacles under pressure quickly and directly
- Proactively seeks to understand and address concerns/interests of others with opposing viewpoints.
- Builds strong relationships based on trust and seeks opportunities to collaborate.
This role will be compensated hourly within a base pay range of $46.17 - $64.68.
To be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the closing date.
This is a safety sensitive position and will be subject to the relevant requirements of the ConocoPhillips Canada substance abuse program and pre-employment health screening.
The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of a valid driver’s license and a copy of a current drivers abstract.
Current employees: Please ensure you have discussed your intent to apply with your current supervisor prior to applying for any internal position.
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ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity Employer.