ConocoPhillips

oil and gas

StaffDevelopmentEngineer

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Staff Development Engineer at ConocoPhillips. Skills: Field Development Planning, Integrated Engineering & Collaboration, Technical & Commercial Evaluation. planning, evaluating, and optimizing field development concepts for upstream offshore oil and gas assets. integrates subsurface, drilling, facilities, and economic considerations to deliver technically robust, safe, and commercially viable development solutions across the asset lifecycle—from concept selection through execution and operation”

Industry & Context.

oil and gas
Problems you'll solve

analytical and problem solving skills; trade‑off studies

Eligibility Requirements

experience working within safety critical offshore environments

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

At least 10 years experience in offshore oil and gas across the different development phases, Prior experience in working on offshore facilities either in a project or production operations roles, understanding of reservoir development principles and production systems, Experience with development engineering workflows, including concept screening and integrated planning, Familiarity with drilling, completions, subsea, facilities, and production operations interfaces, Solid commercial awareness and ability to integrate economics into technical decision‑making, analytical and problem solving skills, Familiarity with decision quality frameworks, Ability to balance technical rigor with pragmatic decision‑making, Clear communication skills for technical and non‑technical stakeholders, Proven ability to work collaboratively across disciplines

What You'll Do.

and optimizing field development concepts for upstream offshore oil and gas assets

integrates subsurface

and economic considerations to deliver technically robust

and commercially viable development solutions across the asset lifecycle—from concept selection through execution and operations

Lead and contribute to field development planning activities

including concept selection

development optimization

and phased execution strategies

Evaluate development options considering reservoir performance

Support sanction decisions through high‑quality technical input and development documentation

Work closely with subsurface

and operations teams to ensure integrated development plans

Provide development engineering input to well planning

infrastructure design

and production optimization initiatives

Interface with project engineering

and installation (EPCI) teams during execution phases

Perform technical screening

and trade‑off studies to optimize cost

and production outcomes

Contribute to CAPEX/OPEX estimates

development schedules

and economic evaluations (NPV

Ensure development plans are aligned with corporate strategy and asset value objectives

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

cross disciplinary coordination; Work closely with subsurface, drilling, facilities, subsea, and operations teams to ensure integrated development plans; Interface with project engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) teams during execution phases; Proven ability to work collaboratively across disciplines

Communication Scope

Clear communication skills for technical and non‑technical stakeholders

Process & Methodology

phased execution strategies, development schedules

Full Job Description

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** This role is responsible for planning, evaluating, and optimizing field development concepts for upstream offshore oil and gas assets. The role integrates subsurface, drilling, facilities, and economic considerations to deliver technically robust, safe, and commercially viable development solutions across the asset lifecycle—from concept selection through execution and operations. This position demands strong technical judgment, cross disciplinary coordination, and experience working within safety critical offshore environments. **Position Overview** ** _Primary Functions/Responsibilities:_** **Field Development Planning** * Lead and contribute to field development planning activities, including concept selection, development optimization, and phased execution strategies. *

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