Independent Assessor

Shale & Tight Business Unit is accepting online applications for the position of Assessor, Independent located in Tioga, ND through July 27th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (Central Standard Time).

The Shale & Tight Independent Assessor provides independent, objective assurance of Conduct of Operations (COO) and Competency Management execution across Shale & Tight Business assets. This role serves as a critical control to validate that COO processes, operating procedures, ORD governance, and PSO‑led competency assessments are executed in accordance with approved standards, protecting operational discipline, workforce readiness, and operational risk.

Reporting to the Shale & Tight Conduct of Operations Supervisor
, the Independent Assessor operates independently of production line supervision and does not perform coaching, mentoring, or performance management responsibilities. The role is focused on assurance, governance, documentation quality, and risk identification while partnering closely with Operations, PSOs, SMEs, and COO Advisors.

This position is eligible for 9/80 schedule.

• Provide independent, objective assurance of Conduct of Operations and Competency Management execution across Shale & Tight assets.
• Maintain assessor independence by operating outside direct reporting relationships with assessed personnel.
• Support business unit and enterprise assurance activities related to COO and Competency Management.
• Identify execution gaps, systemic risks, and control weaknesses and communicate findings through established COO governance channels.

• Assess field execution of core Conduct of Operations elements, including:
  • Operating Procedures and COP usage
  • Operator Routine Duties (ORDs)
  • Start‑of‑Shift and Managing Communications practices
  • Alarm Management governance and execution readiness
• Validate alignment between documented COO expectations and actual field execution.
• Escalate material execution risks that could impact operational discipline, OE performance, or workforce readiness.

• Serve as an ORD Administrator for assigned assets or regions, providing governance, quality control, and assurance over the ORD lifecycle.
• Administer and maintain ORD systems of record to ensure:
  • ORD content is current, accurate, and aligned with approved operating procedures
  • Clear ownership and accountability are assigned for each ORD
  • ORD frequencies, execution expectations, and documentation requirements are defined and consistent
• Perform quality reviews of ORDs to validate:
  • Tasks reflect how work is actually performed in the field
  • Language is clear, actionable, and free of ambiguity
  • ORDs are not duplicative of procedures, alarms, or other controls
• Support ORD backlog reduction and cleanup efforts by prioritizing high‑risk, high‑use, or non‑compliant ORDs.
• Validate ORD completion data and execution expectations as part of COO assurance activities.
• Identify systemic ORD design or governance issues and elevate findings through COO governance forums.

• Serve as an Operating Procedure technical writer and quality steward in support of Conduct of Operations execution.
• Review, edit, and develop operating procedures to ensure they are:
  • Technically accurate and aligned with approved standards
  • Clearly written, concise, and usable by frontline operators
  • Structured consistently and free of ambiguity or conflicting instructions
• Translate complex operational and technical input from SMEs into clear, executable procedure language.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of procedures to validate:
  • Alignment with field execution and actual work practices
  • Proper linkage to ORDs, alarms, and managing communications expectations
  • Compliance with governance, formatting, and document control requirements
• Support reduction of expired procedures and procedure backlogs through prioritized technical writing and review efforts.
• Validate that procedures are fit‑for‑purpose prior to implementation and identify risks introduced by unclear,…