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Coastal Wetlands Field Technician - Houma, LA


ConocoPhillips
HoumaLocation
Houma
6 hours ago
Posted date
6 hours ago
N/A
Minimum level
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Full-timeEmployment type
Full-time
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

Position Overview

ConocoPhillips owns more than 600,000 acres of coastal property in southeast Louisiana. As a Coastal Wetlands Field Technician, you will help steward these lands by supporting responsible management, environmental protection, and safe field operations. This role works closely with internal teams, local partners, and regulatory agencies. Most work is performed outdoors-often vessel‑based-with some tasks completed in the Houma office.

Your responsibilities may include:

  • Monitoring and surveilling permitted activities on company owned lands such as campsites, commercial and recreational use areas, restoration sites, and pipeline work. Document site conditions and work with team members to ensure required upkeep and decommissioning activities are met
  • Support surveys work by assisting with marking coordinates and posting land boundary signs to maintain accurate property identification
  • Assist environmental coordination by documenting third‑party spill locations, observing facility or structure decommissioning, and supporting communication with relevant agencies including the U.S. Coast Guard, Louisiana Department of Energy & Natural Resources, and the Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office, along with third‑party oil and gas operators
  • Contribute to emergency preparedness by working with Coastal Wetlands leadership and the Facilities & Safety Lead to support readiness plans, drills, and procedures for the Houma Office
  • Understand coastal use permits and provide the information needed for timely, accurate submissions to applicable regulatory agencies
  • Support daily office operations by helping maintain supplies, preparing meeting spaces, and assisting with routine documents so that field and office activities run efficiently


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
  • Drives Performance: Delivers results through realistic planning to accomplish goals
  • Makes Decisions: Generates effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical


Basic Requirements

  • Legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Valid state driver's license
  • Beginner proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
  • 3 or more years of relevant field or marsh experience (examples include surveying, pipeline or electric line inspection, oil and gas field work, or natural resource/game enforcement)
  • Ability to connect, tow, and reverse trailers safely
  • Ability to operate vessels up to 30 feet in length
  • Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform physical tasks such as crouching, standing for long periods, and lifting/pushing/pulling items over 50 lbs.
  • Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to travel frequently by vehicle and boat, sometimes on short notice
  • Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to work in outdoor and loud environments while wearing and carrying required personal protective equipment (PPE)


Preferred Requirements

  • Associate or bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Coastal Sciences, or Energy & Advanced Technologies
  • Familiarity with southeast Louisiana's inland waters, marshes, and coastal features
  • Experience operating airboats
  • Basic working knowledge of maps, Global Positioning System (GPS) tools, and surveying equipment
  • Drone operation experience and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification
  • Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries Boater Education Card
  • Beginner‑level knowledge of SAP or similar maintenance management systems


Physical Demands & Work Environment

  • This is a field‑intensive role with most work performed outdoors in coastal and marsh environments across southeast Louisiana.
  • Regular work from vessels, including boats up to 30 feet in length; may involve boarding, disembarking, and working on moving platforms
  • Frequent travel by vehicle and boat, sometimes on short notice, with variable schedules based on weather, tides, and operational needs
  • Exposure to heat, humidity, wind, rain, insects, mud, uneven terrain, and loud environments
  • Requires standing, walking, crouching, bending, climbing, and maintaining balance for extended periods
  • Requires lifting, pushing, and pulling equipment and materials weighing more than 50 pounds
  • Requires towing, backing, and maneuvering trailers and operating vehicles and boats safely
  • Requires wearing and carrying personal protective equipment (PPE) such as life vests, boots, hard hats, eye protection, and hearing protection
  • Some work performed in an office setting in Houma, Louisiana, including computer use and administrative tasks
  • May involve working independently in remote locations while maintaining communication with the broader team


Apply By:

Mar 15, 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:

  • Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and wellness programs.
  • Financial Security: Competitive base pay, annual performance bonuses, and retirement savings plans.
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, paid parental leave, and family support resources.
  • Career Development: Access to training, mentoring, and internal career mobility tools.
  • 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/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.
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Coastal Wetlands Field Technician - Houma, LA
ConocoPhillips
Houma
6 hours ago
N/A
Full-time

Coastal Wetlands Field Technician - Houma, LA