ConocoPhillips is a leading oil and gas company, based in Kermit, TX, and is hiring a Maintenance Technician for contract positions. The maintenance technician provides electrical support for the installation, maintenance, and repair of company operated primary and secondary voltage electrical systems to ensure that they are performing safely, efficiently, and reliably.

Key Accountabilities

• Provides electrical support for the installation, maintenance, and repair of company operated primary and secondary voltage electrical systems to ensure that they are performing safely, efficiently, and reliably.
• Evaluate and correct system issues at facilities, as well as well sites to ensure continuity of critical operations.
• Works closely with Operations to ensure that the field runs efficiently.
• Promotes continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Conducts on-call duties as needed on a night and weekend basis.
• Promotes and provides a safe environment as it pertains to all HSE policies.
• Performs and coordinates inspections on existing electrical sites to ensure electrical safety/code compliance.
• Generates work orders and closes orders as necessary.
• Oversees, monitors, & witnesses: Grounding/Breaker Installation/Terminations/Continuity checks/Instrument Installation/Loop checks/System Function checks/P&ID check outs of contractor's work execution during Capital Project installation.
• Maintains high safety standards during construction and participate in the PSSR walkdown at the completion of the project.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required and Preferred Skills and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5+ years of electrical troubleshooting and repair or similar experience
• Texas Journeyman License (TDLR)
• Valid Driver’s license with acceptable MVR
• 7+ years oil and gas experience
• 2+ years electrical foreman or supervision
• Ability to diagnose electrical system problems and implement timely solutions.
• Ability to manage contractors to ensure quality of work.
• Good interpersonal and negotiating skills.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Instills trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Ensures accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stoop, stand, walk, pull, carry instruments, and climb stairs and ladders for an extended period of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs.
• Ability to work overhead for extended periods of time.
• Ability to perform fine manipulations with hands and fingers.
• Capable of driving distances of 150 miles or more per day during all types of weather conditions.

ConocoPhillips contract opportunities are for project-based or other short-term engagements that require specialized skills. Successful candidates for contract opportunities will not be considered employees of ConocoPhillips or any of its subsidiaries nor will candidates be eligible for employment benefits. Candidates looking for regular full-time employment opportunities should begin their search here: https://careers.conocophillips.com/