TCOM Engineer

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Job Summary

Position Overview

The Telecommunications Engineer / Architect is responsible for the architecture deployment operation and sustainment of field communications infrastructure supporting ConocoPhillips assets across remote industrial and environmentally challenging environments. This role ensures secure resilient and compliant connectivity by delivering RF wireless cellular satellite (LEO) and supporting power solutions aligned with operational safety and business priorities.

The role partners closely with Field Operations Digital Technologies IT OT Engineering and external service providers to modernize field connectivity while maintaining high availability for mission critical operations

This position is based in Midland TX.

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Your responsibilities may include:

Operational Support

• Provide day-to-day operational support for field communications assets including routine inspections preventative maintenance and emergency repairs.

• Maintain accurate and current documentation including network diagrams site layouts inventories standards and operating procedures.

• Coordinate with vendors contractors and internal teams for equipment installation upgrades troubleshooting and service support.

• Support incident response and recovery efforts to restore connectivity with minimal operational impact.

• Ensure telecommunications solutions comply with ConocoPhillips IT and OT security standards.

• Ensure field communications systems meet operational safety reliability and resiliency standards.

• Utilize network and performance monitoring tools to assess availability latency throughput signal integrity and resiliency.

• Provide clear concise reporting on network health incidents risks and asset status to technical and business stakeholders.

• Contribute to data-driven decision making around capacity planning modernization and investment prioritization.

Field Communications Architecture & Infrastructure

• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of field telecommunications systems including towers RF infrastructure wireless networks satellite connectivity and supporting equipment.

• Design deploy and maintain point-to-point and multipoint wireless networks supporting drilling production facilities and remote offices.

• Architect and support field Wi-Fi networks to enable operational and business use cases.

• Design deploy and support cellular connectivity solutions including Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and repeater technologies.

• Design deploy and operationalize Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite solutions (e.g. Starlink or equivalent) to enable connectivity at remote or infrastructure constrained locations.

• Develop hybrid connectivity architectures integrating LEO satellite terrestrial wireless cellular and fiber solutions.

• Perform RF design signal testing performance tuning and troubleshooting to ensure reliable coverage and throughput.

• Design and support power systems for field communications infrastructure including solar battery backup and redundant power solutions.

• Ensure telecommunications equipment is engineered for resilience in extreme environmental conditions (temperature dust weather remote access).

• Monitor and mitigate environmental risks that may impact connectivity and uptime.

• Lead or support communications infrastructure projects including: New tower and site deployments RF link upgrades and expansions Field Wi-Fi refreshes LEO satellite deployments and scaling Power and resiliency improvements.

• Collaborate with Engineering IT OT Digital and Operations teams to align telecommunications capabilities with evolving asset needs.

• Support standardization simplification and modernization initiatives across assets to improve reliability and reduce operational risk.

Success Profile

To thrive in this role youll demonstrate the following leadership competencies:

• Drives Performance: Delivers positive results through realistic planning to accomplish goals.

• Partners Collaboratively: Builds positive relationships based on trust and seeks collaboration across organizational boundaries to achieve goals.

• Leads Change: Drives thoughtful and pragmatic change inspires innovative thinking and continuous improvement and models adaptability through resourcefulness flexibility and positivity.

• Takes Accountability: Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by holding others accountable and standing up for what is right.

Required Qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Current and valid drivers license.

• 5 or more years of experience with RF systems wireless networking and field communications.

• 5 or more years of experience in cellular technologies including Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and repeater solutions.

• Advanced level of knowledge with power systems supporting telecommunications infrastructure (solar battery backup redundancy).

• Advanced level of proficiency in network design signal testing troubleshooting and performance optimization.

• Intermediate level of proficiency with network monitoring and reporting tools.

• Ability to work safely and effectively in remote industrial and environmentally challenging operating environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

• Experience supporting oil & gas industrial or other critical infrastructure environments.

• Familiarity with vendor managed connectivity models and service provider coordination.

• Knowledge of operational safety standards and risk management practices.

• Experience delivering telecommunications connectivity or infrastructure projects.

• Working knowledge of FCC regulations and RF compliance requirements.

• Experience designing deploying and supporting Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity solutions (e.g. Starlink or equivalent) for remote and industrial environments.

• Strategic Thinking Aligns field communications capabilities with assets safety and business priorities.

• Technical Leadership Applies sound engineering judgment to design resilient scalable solutions.

• Collaboration Works effectively across IT OT Engineering Operations and vendor organizations.

• Problem Solving Diagnoses and resolves complex connectivity issues in field environments.

• Safety & Compliance Mindset Prioritizes regulatory security and safety requirements.

• Execution Focus Drives delivery of reliable solutions and modernization efforts.

• Clear Communication Clearly documents and communicates technical status risks and recommendations.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Work is performed in field and facility environments and may involve exposure to harsh weather conditions noise heights confined spaces and energized electrical equipment.

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn and strict adherence to Safety protocols.

• Work in several different geographic locations throughout a singleworkday; work both in and out of a company-owned vehicle.

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Benefits Overview

ConocoPhillips offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth:

• Taking Care of Your Health & Wellness: Medical dental vision mental health support and wellness programs.

• Supporting and Building Financial Security: Competitive base pay annual performance bonuses and retirement savings plans.

• Promoting Work-Life Balance: Paid time off paid parental leave and family support resources.

• Offering Career Development: Access to training mentoring and internal career mobility tools.

• Guiding Recognition & Inclusion: Peer-nominated awards inclusive culture and employee resource groups.

Why ConocoPhillips

At ConocoPhillips we believe our people power the future of energy. Were committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued supported and inspired to growprofessionally and personally.

We dont just offer jobswe offer meaningful careers in a company that values how we work as much as what we achieve.

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