What are the responsibilities and job description for the TCOM Field Network Analyst position at ConocoPhillips?
- World’s largest independent upstream oil and gas business
- SPIRIT values - Safety People Integrity Responsibility Innovation Teamwork
- Operations in 13 countries
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 position is in the ConocoPhillips L48 Digital Infrastructure group which provides telecommunications support to the fields in the L48 Business Unit. The position is in the L48 Business Unit and reports to the L48 Telecommunications Supervisor. The position is responsible for both conventional and RF based networks located at enterprise locations, tower sites, well sites, and area facilities in the L48 fields.
Position Overview
Your responsibilities may include:
- Support of Field Network Infrastructure and Well Communications
- Understand basic Oil & Gas operations
- Maintain and build on Business Unit relationships by acting as IT liaison with Operations
- Accommodate new SCADA implementation at the production facilities by providing connectivity for process control and data gathering
- Develop IT training and knowledge articles for BU operations to leverage for TCOM related issues
- Ability to troubleshoot complex network issues by navigating through peer-to-peer communication on the field network using packet captures
- Familiar with cable and RF test equipment such spectrum analyzers
- Communicate planned changes to the field network accurately and effectively and understand how those changes impact Oil & Gas operations
- Issue and maintain IP Address/DNS for all network connected devices for new facility builds
- Coordinate and supervise capital projects in the Business Unit in accordance with L48 and BU safety policies and guidelines
- Monitor and provide metrics of network performance to BU Operations and IT leadership
- Oversee emergency power generators, site cleanliness, and site security for all tower locations
- Manage Process Control Networks (PCN) that communicate via IT infrastructure that will stop Oil & Gas production if connections are lost
- Provide second level field support for various wireless technologies: Point-to-point and point-to-multi point microwave technologies, both licensed and unlicensed, 802.11 Wi-Fi, Land mobile radio systems (LMR), SCADA RTU’s and PLC’s, SCADA Data Collectors
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Current/valid driver’s license
- 1 or more years of experience with various wireless technologies including point to multi point, point to point, mesh, and 802.11 wi-fi
- 1 or more years of experience troubleshooting utilizing the OSI model.
- 1 or more years of experience with Ethernet and/or fiber optic mediums.
- 1 or more years of experience with serial communications including RS232 and RS485
- Intermediate level of knowledge with DC/AC power solutions and sizing; 12vdc, 24vdc, 48vdc, 120vac, 240vac
- Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodations) to travel 5% of the time on a yearly basis
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Admin/Mgmt, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, other related business field, another related technical field, or foreign equivalent
- CCNA or equivalent certification in Routing and Switching
- 1 or more years of experience with Aviat, Cambium, ABB Tropos, Motorola UHF radio systems manufacturers
- 1 or more years of Link-profiling and RF propagation software experience
- 1 or more years of experience with Cisco IOS command line
- 1 or more years of experience with Ethernet switching and routing
- 1 or more years of experience with SNMP based monitoring software
- 1 or more years of experience with DNS, DHCP, packet capture software, and IP address/Subnetting
- 1 or more years of experience in microwave (licensed and un-licensed), MAS-SCADA, Private LTE, LoRaWan, IOT, Land Mobile, tower structures, and FCC and FAA regulations for the aforementioned
- 1 or more years of report writing experience
- 1 or more years of experience with microwave link design, planning, and troubleshooting
- Intermediate level of knowledge with existing and emerging cellular technologies
- Intermediate level of knowledge of parts 90 and 101 of CFR47 (FCC regulations)
- Intermediate level of knowledge with DC/AC power solutions and sizing; 12vdc, 24vdc, 48vdc, 120vac, 240vac
- Excellent verbal and technical written communication skills
- Strive to be self-sufficient as they continue to learn
- SCADA systems
- Team player able to work collaboratively in an environment of mixed disciplines including field operations, I&E, contractors, and corporate engineering groups to provide reliable communications to the business
- Excellent verbal and technical written communication skills
- Strive to be self-sufficient as they continue to learn
- Passion for excelling in next generation technologies, continuing to learn new and advancing technologies
- Delivers results through realistic planning to accomplish goals
- Takes ownership of actions and follows through on dedications by holding others accountable and standing up for what's right
- Listens actively and invites new ideas for exchanged opinions, then influences and acts to drive positive performance and achieve results
Oct 12, 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.