HSE Specialist

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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.

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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
The Alaska segment primarily explores for, produces, transports and markets crude oil, natural gas and NGLs. We are the largest crude oil producer in Alaska and have major ownership interests in the Prudhoe Bay, Kuparuk and Western North Slope asset areas. Additionally, we are one of Alaska’s largest owners of state, federal and fee exploration leases, with approximately one million net undeveloped acres at year-end 2024. Alaska operations contributed 14 percent of our consolidated liquids production and two percent of our consolidated natural gas production.

Kuparuk Overview
The Greater Kuparuk Area includes the Kuparuk River Unit, approximately 40 miles west of Prudhoe Bay, which encompasses the Kuparuk Field and six nearby satellite fields.

The Kuparuk Field is one of the largest onshore producing fields in the United States with more than 500 active producing wells. Kuparuk maintains an active development program. Field installations include three central production facilities that separate oil, natural gas and water, and a seawater treatment plant.

The Greater Kuparuk Area includes the Kuparuk River Unit, which consists of the Kuparuk Field and six satellite fields. Field installations include three central production facilities which separate oil, natural gas and water, and a seawater treatment plant. In 2024, we operated two drilling rigs and two workover rigs. The Nuna project, which targets the Moraine reservoir, was sanctioned in 2023 and achieved first oil in the fourth quarter of 2024. The Coyote reservoir discovered in 2021 progressed to development in 2023 with additional wells drilled in 2024 and planned for 2025.

In 2024, net crude oil production in the Greater Kuparuk Area averaged 63 MBOED.

Position Overview

The ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc. (COPA) Safety Specialist is responsible for delivery of health and safety services to North Slope operating facilities with an objective to provide a safe working environment through effective risk management, comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, follow COPA Life Saving Rules minimum requirements, and meet COPA HSE requirements applicable to the facilities.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Lead by example in our Incident-Free Culture
• Maintain a high level of visibility day-to-day, enhance rapport with operations and maintenance personnel and assure execution of core work practices pertaining to ConocoPhillips’ Life Saving Rules, influencing as necessary to improve performance
• Engage and influence contractors to continuously improve HSE performance
• Participate in facility safety permitting activities when required.
• Provide independent review of tasks including but not limited to:
• confined space entries
• hot tap packages
• hot work on in-service equipment
• excavation / trenching activities
• critical lift plans
• other applicable tasks as required
• Participate in and provide health and safety input during facility planning activities
• Support completion of industrial hygiene and safety monitoring to comply with COPA and regulatory requirements and safeguard employees
• Lead or assist with incident investigations (e.g., TapRooT® or latent cause analysis) at assigned facilities and participate in other investigations as requested by facility or HSE leadership
• Provide or coordinate hazard-specific training for personnel, as necessary
• Support the COPA Medical Clinic on employee medical monitoring, including hearing conservation, bloodborne pathogens, respiratory protection, and fit for work
• Serve as Site Safety or Safety Officer within the Forward Operating Base as needed
• Participate in and support HSE leading indicator programs
• Assure waste management storage and secondary containments in production operating areas are in compliance
• Provide support to environmental, industrial hygiene, and medical staff as required
• Complete other HSE duties as assigned

Success Profile

• Takes Accountability: Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by courageously dealing with important problems, holding others accountable, and standing up for what is right
• Partners Collaboratively: Builds strong relationships based on trust and seeks opportunities to collaborate across the matrix/organizational boundaries to achieve business goals
• Makes Decisions: Generates effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical

Basic/Required:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Current/valid driver’s license
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene / Public Health, Engineering, Physical / Biological science, or related HSE field or foreign equivalent
• 3 or more years of dedicated safety or industrial hygiene experience
• Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to work in a remote work location on a 2 weeks on/2 weeks off work schedule
• Are you willing and able to meet the physical demands and work environment requirements outlined in this job description, with or without reasonable accommodation?

Preferred:

• Master's degree or higher in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene / Public Health, Engineering, Physical / Biological science, or related HSE field or foreign equivalent
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), and / or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification(s)
• 3 or more years of practicing safety and / or industrial hygiene experience in the oil & gas industry
• Intermediate knowledge of health standards and regulations, monitoring strategy and methodology, and toxicological effects
• Mechanically inclined to work with various equipment and troubleshoot, e.g., direct reading equipment

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Work in temperature extremes and adverse weather conditions
• Work both in and out of a company-provided vehicle
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Perform physical tasks including bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, and using hand tools
• This is a safety-sensitive position

Apply By: 

Apr 27, 2026

Sponsorship:

ConocoPhillips’ sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. is NOT available for this position.

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. We’re committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow—professionally and personally.

We don’t just offer jobs—we offer meaningful careers in a company that values how we work as much as what we achieve.

EEO:

In the US, ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity 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.