North Slope Operator Apprentice

Operator Apprenticeship Program

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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.

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.

Position Overview

The Operator Apprenticeship Program is a structured, three-phase program targeting graduates of a two-year Process Technology Degree Program. This program is designed to provide hands-on experience and mentorship. Progression through each phase is based on performance and business need.

PLEASE NOTE:

Applicants with prior Production Operator experience are not eligible, as this is intended to be a training and development opportunity for entry-level candidates.

Program Structure

• Apprentice Phase 1 – Duration 6 months
• Apprentice Phase 2 – Duration 12 months
• Apprentice Phase 3 – Duration 12 months

This Position is a temporary, fixed term position. The successful candidate will begin work as a Phase 1 Temporary Apprentice Operator. The duration of this Position is Phase-based, with potential continuation to Phase 2 and, thereafter Phase 3, contingent on business need and successful completion of the prior phase.

The apprentice will be expected to actively engage in a variety of safety programs and processes, and to advance rapidly as a Safety Leader.

The Temporary Apprentice Operator will receive general exposure to the main areas of field operations. As they progress through the program, they will be expected to be an active member of the operations teams that they work with, proactively participating in conversations and asking questions that develop their personal learning, while respecting the professionalism of the operating team. The expectation of the Temporary Apprentice Operator is to complete the 2 ½ year apprenticeship before becoming an Operator.

Assignments will be located at the Alpine or Kuparuk oil fields on the North Slope of Alaska. The work schedule will be a two-week on two-week off rotation.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Actively participate in health, safety, and environmental programs and processes.
• Practice emergency preparedness and learn to recognize abnormal conditions and report all incidents and near-misses.
• Participate in Peer-to-Peer and PREP Conversations.
• Participate in Operations toolbox and safety meetings.
• Assist Operators with rounds and taking readings as well as performing surveillance and troubleshooting equipment.
• Witness and participate in the control of work and energy isolation processes.
• Transmit information so it is received…