Network Technician - Copper & Fiber Specialist

Alpine, AKFull-timePosted Jul 28, 2026

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

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 2025. Alaska operations contributed 12 percent of our consolidated liquids production and one percent of our consolidated natural gas production.

In 2025, net crude oil production for Alaska averaged 199 MBOED.

Western North Slope Overview
The Western North Slope includes the Bear Tooth Unit (as highlighted above), the Colville River Unit and the Greater Mooses Tooth Unit. These units also leverage shared regional infrastructure, which underpins base operations and facilitates continued development across the Western North Slope. In 2025, we operated one part-time drilling rig in the Colville River Unit. The Colville River Unit includes the Alpine Field and four satellite fields. Field installations include one central production facility, which separates oil, natural gas and water. The Greater Mooses Tooth Unit is the first unit established entirely within the National Petroleum Reserve Alaska (NPRA). The unit was constructed in two phases: Greater Mooses Tooth #1 (GMT1) and Greater Mooses Tooth #2 (GMT2).

In 2025, net crude oil production in the Western North Slope averaged 39 MBOED.

Position Overview

The Network Technician – Copper & Fiber Specialist is responsible for the installation, maintenance, testing, documentation, and troubleshooting of copper and fiber optic network infrastructure supporting the Willow Development. This role focuses on the physical layer of the network, including structured cabling systems, fiber optic transport, labeling, testing, and accurate documentation, while supporting site networking and telecommunications connectivity in a challenging Arctic environment and maintaining alignment with corporate standards.

This is a North Slope-based rotational role working a 2 week on/2 week off schedule supporting the Willow Project.

Your responsibilities may include:

Copper & Fiber Infrastructure:

  • Install, terminate, label, and test copper (Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6A) and fiber optic cabling (single mode and multi mode).
  • Perform fiber splicing, polishing, and enclosure management.
  • Conduct OTDR, power meter, and copper/fiber certification testing.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot patch panels, fiber distribution frames (FDFs), network cabinets, and pathway systems.
  • Assist with troubleshooting physical layer connectivity issues impacting site networks and critical operational systems.

Documentation & Asset Management:

  • Develop, update, and maintain accurate copper and fiber documentation, including cable schedules, strand assignments, labeling records, and as built drawings.
  • Ensure documentation is updated for all moves, adds, and changes to the cable documentation.
  • Maintain accurate cable plant and network asset inventory in ServiceNow.
  • Support audits by validating physical infrastructure against documented records.

Network & Telecommunications Support:

  • Provide day to day support for LAN/WAN, and Wi Fi connectivity related to copper and fiber infrastructure.
  • Support structured cabling and physical connectivity for operational, industrial, and business network services as required.
  • Utilize network monitoring and approved diagnostic tools to assist in troubleshooting cabling and connectivity issues.

Design, Coordination & Operations:

  • Assist with copper and fiber cable plant design, routing, and capacity planning for new and existing facilities.
  • Plan and perform cabling maintenance and upgrade activities to minimize impact to North Slope operations.
  • Work with vendors to develop Bills of Materials for cabling and network projects.
  • Coordinate with internal Supply Chain partners to procure materials, equipment, and services.
  • Develop and provide end user or site training related to cabling and connectivity as required.

Safety, Performance & Collaboration:

  • Actively participate in ConocoPhillips safety processes and comply with all safety policies and procedures.
  • Take ownership of assigned work and follow through on commitments.
  • Collaborate with global IT, telecom, and network peers to maintain alignment with corporate standards.
  • Build positive working relationships based on trust, accountability, and open communication.
  • Deliver results safely, ethically, and on schedule in a challenging Arctic environment.

Success Profile

To thrive in this role, you’ll demonstrate the following Leadership Competencies:

  • 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 positive relationships based on trust and seeks collaboration across organizational boundaries to achieve 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
  • 5 or more years of experience supporting copper and fiber optic infrastructure in an industrial or enterprise environment
  • 1 or more years of experience with fiber optic transport technologies, testing, and troubleshooting
  • 1 or more years of experience maintaining accurate cable plant documentation and as built records
  • 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
  • Willing and able to meet the physical demands and work environment requirements outlined in this job description, with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred:

  • BICSI Technician, FOA CFOT, or equivalent copper/fiber certifications
  • Cisco CCNA certification or equivalent foundational networking knowledge
  • 1 or more years of experience performing elevated or tower work to maintain communications systems
  • Intermediate knowledge of network monitoring and management tools such as SolarWinds Orion and Cisco Prime
  • Intermediate knowledge of IP‑based video surveillance and access control cabling
  • Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Ability to adapt to new tools, techniques, and technologies
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver results, meet commitments, and adhere to deadlines
  • Strong commitment to safety, ethics, accountability, and inclusive collaboration

Physical Demands & Work Environment

  • Perform physical tasks such as climbing ladders or towers, working in confined spaces, standing, walking, and lifting materials in Arctic conditions
  • Work both in and out of a company-provided vehicle
  • Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

Apply By: 

Aug 18, 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.

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