ConocoPhillips
oil and gas
StaffDevelopmentEngineer
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“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.
analytical and problem solving skills; trade‑off studies
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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