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Form of workApply Job no: 18003-1 Category: Operations ConocoPhillips is a leading oil and gas company which is hiring a Willow Project Engineer - Civil for contract positions. Located on Alaska's North Slope in the National Petroleum Reserve (NPR-A), the Willow project is estimated to produce 180,000 barrels of oil per day at its peak. The economic impact of the Willow project will be sizable.
According to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) estimates, Willow could generate between $8 billion and $17 billion in new revenue for the federal government, the state of Alaska, the North Slope Borough, and local communities. The initial phase of Willow development will include a new Willow Central Processing Facility (WCF), three drill sites, pipelines, roads, bridges and supporting infrastructure. Scope Summary The Willow project is spread over several phases and areas.
2023 - 2025 - Detailed Design 2023 - 2024 - WOC Fabrication 2025 - 2027 - WOC North Slope Installation and Commissioning 2025 - 2027 - WCF / DS Sealift Module Fabrication 2027 - 2029 - WCF / DS North Slope Installation and Commissioning Alaska Overview ConocoPhillips is Alaska's largest crude oil producer and largest owner of exploration leases, with approximately 1.2 million net undeveloped acres at year-end 2022. The company produced an average of 200 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2022. ConocoPhillips has major ownership interests in two of North America's largest legacy conventional oil fields, both located on Alaska's North Slope: Kuparuk, which the company operates, and Prudhoe Bay.
Additionally, ConocoPhillips operates several fields on the Western North Slope. The company has an ownership interest in the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) and owns/operates the Polar Tankers fleet. Willow Overview: Located on Alaska's North Slope in the National Petroleum Reserve (NPR-A), the Willow project is estimated to produce 180,000 barrels of oil per day at its peak.
During construction, Willow is expected to create around 2,500 jobs with the development estimated to create 300 permanent jobs. The initial phase of Willow development will include a new Willow Central Processing Facility (WCF), three drill site pads, pipelines, roads, bridges and supporting infrastructure. The Drilling and Completion portion of the Willow project includes ~200 wells and over $2B of capital.
Pre-drilling begins in 2027.. Key Accountabilities: Assists the Project Lead in overseeing day-to-day activities of the Willow Roads, Pads, Airstrip, and Bridge Design project contractors. Organizes and controls project work to ensure that all project objectives and priorities are being met regarding safety, environment, cost, schedule, work environment, and quality.
Oversees Gravel, Airstrip, and Bridge project contractors to complete all activities and deliverables within the baseline schedule and in compliance with the agreed specifications and standards. Ensures that decisions for gravel and bridges are made in alignment with all relevant Project Team members, contractors and stakeholders, and maintains records of decision basis. Manages timely review of Technical Queries and preparation of responses.
Coordinates Company review of project deliverables and engages technical authorities as required. Provides input to key deliverables such as Basis of Design, Project Execution Plan, Schedule, Cost Estimates, Risk Register, Construction Execution Plan, etc. Coordinate field work activities and engineering walk downs and support, including up to 10% personal travel to North Slope.
Supports Project Lead in the preparation of presentations on project issues and updates for Management. Assists in monitoring contractor progress, manpower, and budget. Keeps team members informed on Project progress and developments.
Monitors Project change and variation orders. Promotes knowledge sharing and contribute to good communication and cooperation with Management and key individuals. Desired Skills and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
Intermediate level, typically 3-8 years of relevant experience. Strong communication and interpersonal skills required. Gravel road and pad design and installation preferred.
Arctic project experience preferred. Project management and leadership skills with the ability to support project definition and make decisions within well-defined parameters required. Ability to identify problems, apply knowledge and develop potential solutions incorporating input from key stakeholders required.
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/ Published on 29 Nov 2023, 2:17 PM
