Electrician - Midland Basin
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Job Summary
Permian Basin OverviewConocoPhillips and its heritage companies have operated in the Permian Basin for almost 100 years. The transformational acquisitions of Concho Resources Inc. and Shell Enterprises LLC’s prolific positions in the Delaware and Midland Basins in 2021 further strengthened the company’s position in the Permian Basin. At year-end 2023, the company held approximately 1 million total net acres in the Permian Basin.
During 2023, net production averaged 719 MBOED.
Position Overview
Midland Basin Overview
ConocoPhillips holds approximately 372,000 total net acres in the Midland Basin, which includes approximately 248,000 unconventional net acres located in the heart of west Texas. The company operates over 2,800 producing wells across Midland, Upton, Andrews, Martin and Glasscock counties.
In 2023, the company operated five drilling rigs on average, including two electric rigs. Net production in 2023 averaged 182 MBOED and 106 operated wells were brought online.
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Description
If you are the successful candidate, you will become an important part of the Integrated Operations team reporting to the Electrical Superintendent. This role supports critical Electrical activities for the Midland Basin production and facilities group.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining electrical equipment including tank levels, pressure instrumentation, safety switches, LACT units, automation timers, telephone lines and systems, chromatographs, electric motors and pumps, wiring conduits, motor starters, generators, control panels, voltage regulators, rectifiers, transformers, gas detectors, and fire alarm systems
- Performing minor maintenance on electronic instrumentation
- Maintaining inventory and equipment logs
- Consulting with vendors on the design and installation of new electrical equipment
- Purchasing new electronic equipment as necessary
- Interpreting schematics for electrical systems
Basic/Required:
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
- 5 or more years of experience as an electrician inclusive of time as an electrical apprentice
Preferred:
- NM or TX journeyman
- 1 or more years of experience with PLC's
- Intermediate knowledge of high-voltage power line construction maintenance and repair, including transformer sizing, and installation
- Intermediate knowledge of PLC’s
- Demonstrated ability with computers and able to utilize basic programs
- Ability to work in a fast-paced organization
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Takes ownership of actions and follows through on dedications by holding others accountable and standing up for what's right
- Builds effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical
- Builds positive relationships based on trust and seeks collaboration across organizational boundaries to achieve goals