Welcome to ConocoPhillips, where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Come realize your full potential here. Who We Are We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization. We’re grounded by our SPIRIT Values – safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business – but not at all costs. We believe it’s not just what we do – it’s how we do it – that sets us apart. Fostering an Inclusive Work Environment To deliver superior performance, we create an environment that respects the contributions and differences of every individual. Wherever possible, we use these differences to drive competitive business advantage, personal growth and, ultimately, create business success. Job Summary Alaska Overview ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc. is Alaska’s largest crude oil producer and largest owner of exploration leases, with approximately 1 million net undeveloped acres at year-end 2023. The company produced an average of 195 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (MBOED) in 2023. ConocoPhillips Alaska holds major ownership interests in two of North America’s largest legacy equivalent per day conventional oil fields, both located on Alaska’s North Slope: Kuparuk, which the company operates, and Prudhoe Bay. Additionally, ConocoPhillips Alaska owns and operates several fields on the Western North Slope. The company also has an ownership interest in the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System and owns and operates the Polar Tankers fleet. Alpine Overview The Alpine Field, located approximately 34 miles west of the Kuparuk Field, is one of the largest conventional onshore oil fields developed in North America in the past 25 years. Alpine is a model for future oil developments, as directional drilling and other innovations minimize its environmental footprint. Field installations include one central production facility that separates oil, natural gas, and water. Position Overview The IT-Telecom Lead is a salaried exempt position and will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and operation of all Willow site networks and telecommunications infrastructure. This position requires strong technical expertise in complex WAN/LAN systems, wireless technologies, and security protocols, as well as leadership skills to guide a team and collaborate with global IT functions. Your responsibilities may include: Network Infrastructure Management: + Strong expertise in WAN/LAN and wireless infrastructure, including microwave systems, 2-way radio systems, air-to-ground radio systems, Cisco Call Manager, and CCTV systems + Design, deploy and maintain the Process Control Network (PCN) level 3 - 3.5 networks + Design, deploy and maintain a resilient and scalable network architecture in a large enterprise network environment that supports business connectivity and meets service level agreements (SLAs) Leadership & Team Collaboration: + Collaborate with the global connectivity operations team to ensure integration of global IT and telecom strategies with Willow's business objectives + Lead projects and teams to ensure timely and efficient execution of network-related initiatives + Provide technical consultation with IT-Telecom projects and ensure deployment aligns with corporate and Willow BU standards System Maintenance & Optimization: + Proactively identify and resolve network issues and maintain operational continuity + Monitor and optimize network performance, addressing potential issues before they impact operations + Ensure systems are in compliance with the latest patches, updates, and security configurations + Engage in ongoing professional development to stay informed of emerging network technologies Operational Support: + Provide day-to-day operational and technical support for all Willow site networks and telecommunications infrastructure, and assist with the existing brown fields as needed + Ensure compliance with corporate security policies and industry best practices Basic/Required: + Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer + Current/Valid Driver’s License + 5 or more years of experience in networking principles and IT-Telecom systems in a corporate enterprise environment + Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to work a 14-days on/14-days off shift schedule on North Slope of Alaska + Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) on occasion, to safely perform physical labor including climbing ladders/stairs, walking, standing, stooping, sitting, lift and carry material up to 20lbs Preferred: + Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or related technical field or foreign equivalent + Industry certifications, such as CCIE, CCNP, CCNA, or equivalent in Routing and Switching + 5 or more years of experience supporting a global network + 1 or more years of experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Spotfire) + Advanced knowledge of Cisco LAN/WAN devices, ACI Data Center technologies, and SilverPeak SD-WAN + Advanced knowledge of networking protocols such as MPLS, BGP, QoS, and Traffic Engineering + Intermediate proficiency in Python, Ansible, and other scripting languages + Basic knowledge of North Slope operations and expectations + Listens actively and invites new ideas for exchanged opinions, then influences and acts to drive positive performance and achieve results + 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 Apply Before: January 23, 2025 Sponsorship: ConocoPhillips’ sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. is NOT available for this position. EEO: In the US, ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. Candidate "How to Guide" (https://hrcpdocctr.conocophillips.com/Documents/StaffingExpress/Set\_Up\_Candidate\_Acct.pdf) ConocoPhillips: Accountability + Performance We're ConocoPhillips, a global oil and gas company with thousands of people challenged with an important job - to safely find and deliver energy for the world.