CONOCOPHILLIPS

Fourth Quarter 2011

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Ryan Lance, future Chairman and CEO of the new ConocoPhillips We are entering a new era for ConocoPhillips, and I am excited to be the designated chairman and CEO at such an important time. I realize that the repositioning effort is often tedious – with many moving parts and pieces – and appreciate the patience and focus employees have demonstrated as all the vital ele- ments gradually come together. It will take our combined efforts to complete this transition as smoothly as possible, and I couldn’t be more confident in our success. As I think about our future, opportunities to pursue new exploration plays, grow production of nonconventional oil and gas, and find better ways to do our jobs together go through my mind. Our possibilities are amazing. As a pure-play company, we will be more agile – able to act faster and with greater focus – to capture these opportuni- ties. I look forward to working with both the current and future skilled and talented ConocoPhillips employees, as we embark on this journey. Throughout my career, I have experienced a great deal of change and have learned that change drives progress and achievement. Our future is bright, and together, we can help ConocoPhillips become not only the largest player in the independent exploration and production sector, but the acknowledged leader in efficiency and competitiveness. I believe that the best is yet to come for our company.

Greg Garland, future Chairman and CEO of This is an exciting time in our history, and it was with great enthusiasm that I accepted the role as future chairman and CEO of Phillips 66. Before returning to ConocoPhillips in 2010, I had the pleasure of being the CEO of Chevron Phillips Chemical, our chemicals co-venture that contributes substantially to our com- pany’s profitability by extending our presence in the energy value chain. But far from being a newcomer, I began my career with Phillips in 1980 and worked more than 20 years in a variety of technical and management positions in the plastics, planning, technology, and exploration and production arenas. So, like many of my fellow employees, my connections to ConocoPhillips run deep. It is those strong connections that give me confidence in our ability to successfully reposition our company and provide Phillips 66 with the capability to prosper as a separate entity. The businesses that will make up Phillips 66 – refining and marketing, chemicals, and – are already leaders in their industry segments. As always, our job remains supplying consumers and business with the fuels and that are essential to modern life. With such strong positions in all our businesses, I look forward to the opportunities and the challenges that tomorrow will bring and to leading a highly experienced, capable, diverse and knowledgeable global workforce during the years ahead.

Editor’s Note: In addition to the latest news on repositioning, this issue of spirit Magazine delivers profiles of Corporate Aviation, Kuparuk and the 2011 Subsurface Symposium; a heartfelt testimonial to our military reservists and veterans; vibrant pictorials of the San Juan Business Unit’s recent Native American Appreciation Day and the Tour de Timor bicycle rally; two new Faces of ConocoPhillips profiles; and 15 pages of timely company news. The staff of spirit Magazine would like to wish all of our readers Happy Holidays and best wishes for a safe, productive and exciting 2012.

spirit Magazine 1 spirit Magazine Fourth Quarter 2011 Contents

ConocoPhillips in Photos 4 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

Repositioning efforts gain momentum 6 Kristi Richardson Milestones bring the future into focus

Corporate Aviation Services | Janet Hardy 14 Achieving higher altitudes of service

Kuparuk | Amy Jennings Burnett 24 oil field celebrates a rite of passage

Military Service | Monica Silva 32 Reservists and veterans deliver value from sea to shining sea Twin Otter plane leaving Deadhorse, Alaska, hangar

San Juan Powwow | Patrick Currey 40 Native American Appreciation Day

Tour de Timor | Catherine Biss Faces of ConocoPhillips 46 Business Unit participation gets 56 The Wall Family: Leaving a legacy bigger, better and tougher David Berryman: Fretting to relieve stress

Subsurface Symposium | Nellie Betzen In the News 50 Geologists, geophysicists and reservoir 62 A compilation of news from around engineers connect ConocoPhillips’ world

On the Cover | photography by Hall Puckett ConocoPhillips Chairman and CEO Jim Mulva with Ryan Lance, future chairman and CEO of the new ConocoPhillips, and Greg Garland, future chairman and CEO of Phillips 66

Then & now Teesside

by Garth Hannum moved forward and the techniques the analysts During a recent trip to ConocoPhillips’ use are much improved. The main difference assets, Senior Videographer Garth between the two photos is the focus on safety, in Hannum noticed a photograph hanging on the particular the PPE, or lack thereof, in the early wall near the entrance to the lab at the Teesside photo, which is missing eye protection, flame- Terminal on the U.K.’s east coast. “I thought it retardant coveralls and protective footwear. would be interesting if we could recreate the The photo gives further proof of how original photograph using the lab as it looks today.” Volunteers John Bell, Paul Rovardi, Mike Dietz and Philip McConnell studied the photo, found the necessary props and struck a pose. With the help of Technical Analyst Paul Rovardi, the original photo was found to have been taken in the early 1980s and featured employees Brian Henderson Tynne, John Fitzgibbon, John Spink and Chris Williams. The lab is a gas chromatography laboratory where natural gas liquids (NGLs) are analyzed. Today, the function of the labo- ratory remains basically the same, although the technology has

CConocoPhillips,o aandn the industry as a whole,w has taken sseriouse measures ttoo improve worker ssafetya standards that hhave become part of oour everyday culture aand SPIRIT values at wwork and at home. ConocoPhillips in Photos

Albuquerque | photography by Garth Hannum For the first time, the Phillips 66® brand flew its logo balloon at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta (AIBF) Oct. 1-9. Hundreds of thousands of people attended the fiesta and were treated to more than 500 colorful hot air balloons floating through the picturesque Albuquerque sky. In addition to the Phillips 66 balloon located in the prominent position in front of the local NBC and ABC affiliates stages, Phillips 66 ban- ners were seen around the field, and thousands of Phillips 66 Frisbees were given away to help build brand affinity in that market. Phillips 66 Street Teams roamed the field to help consumers learn more about the Phillips 66 Local Legends promo- Above: Phillips 66 balloon pilot Sean Askrew fires tion and encourage participation and traffic back the propane burner during the Sunday Night Balloon Glow. Left: Balloons known as special shapes are to Phillips 66 stations. always a crowd favorite. Below: Phillips 66 Frisbees Leading up to the AIBF, Phillips 66 ran a were a popular giveaway at the 40th AIBF. Balloon Trading Card promotion in stores with an instant-win scratch-off on the back of each The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta card. Consumers were encouraged to come in was a great way to build brand awareness, sup- each week during September leading up to the port our customers and promote the new Local AIBF to collect all four trading cards. Legends campaign. Left: Every morning, spectators arrive before sunrise for the mass ascension. It features hundreds of balloons launching in several waves and lasts up to two hours. Below left: The Phillips 66 balloon lifts off during mass ascension. Below right: Kimberly Dunman, associate promotions director, prepares for her first balloon ride with help from Dave Wright, senior sales representative, and Tami Walker, manager, Brand Management. REPOSITIONING

Focus

46 ConocoPhillips ConocoPhillips moves toward a new era

by Kristi Richardson with Aftab Ahmed and James Bartlett

ConocoPhillips is moving toward a new era in its rich history. Since announcing plans to reposition into two leading energy firms, the company has focused on a promising future. “We’re creating these two companies out of the ConocoPhillips we know today because we believe this is the best way to succeed and be competitive over the long term,” Chairman and CEO Jim Mulva said. “By adapting to shifting markets and political environments, winning companies put themselves in the best position to succeed.” on the future

REACHING MAJOR MILESTONES Repositioning is a complex process, and early on, the transition steering committee laid out progressive milestones that had to be met to enable completion of the transition during the second quarter of 2012. Their efforts, with the help of eight transition teams, employ a highly organized, deliberate approach that has achieved steady progress since the initial announce- ment on July 14. One of the most significant milestones was the naming of chairman and CEO designees for the two future companies. Greg Garland, senior vice president, Exploration and Produc- tion, Americas, will lead the new downstream company, Phillips 66. It will be headquartered in . The future ConocoPhillips will also remain in Houston under the leadership of Ryan Lance, senior vice president, Exploration and Production, International. Their appoint- ments become effective upon the repositioning’s completion. Garland, a chemical engineer by education, has more than 30 years of industry experience in technical and executive leadership positions with ConocoPhillips, predecessor Phillips and Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, where he most recently served as presi- dent and CEO. Lance, a petroleum engineer, has spent 26 years in the industry with - Phillips, predecessor Phillips Petroleum and various divisions of ARCO, serving in executive, technology and major project management roles. “Both Greg and Ryan have long and distinguished careers,” Mulva said. “They’ve served our company many years and know the business very well. Both have demonstrated the ability to create winning teams, make sound judgments and provide strong leadership – all necessary skills for leading the new companies.”

spirit Magazine 57 Repositioning ConocoPhillips* Assets are detailed as of Oct. 1, 2011, unless noted otherwise Kuparuk GREENLAND Prudhoe Bay E Alpine *Subject to final approvals

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New CConocoPhillipsonocoPhillips Phillips 66 Australia AUSTRALIA Pacific LNG Integrated Downstream Company Refining and Marketing Pure-Play E&P Company 2010 Reserves and Production Additional Assets Not Shown on Map Additional Assets Not Shown on Map EP Brisbane Reserves A unique approach to downstream integration combines One of the largest refiners in the United States, with crude 1 ConocoPhillips E&P explores for, produces, transports and San Juan Gas Plant Pipelines Truck & Rail Bartlesville Technology Center Other Areas markets crude oil, natural gas, NGL and bitumen on a one of the largest worldwide refiners, a leading Midstream oil processing capacity of 1.8 MMBD and 2.2 MMBD TM Perth 2% Sentinel Transportation E-Gas worldwide basis. Operations to liquefy and transport LNG Alaska Norway NGL Plant (Emden) Polar Tankers business that is the largest domestic producer of natural globally. More than 8,300 marketer-owned outlets in the 21% Pipelines & Terminals Specialty Businesses also are included. Key focus areas include legacy assets, Russia Norway Methanol Plant Heidrun Shuttle Tankers gas liquids (NGL), and one of the world’s top producers of United States and 1,700 in Europe. 1% development of new major projects and businesses, and Lost Cabin Gas Plant Global Water products. Gulf Coast Fractionator Merey Sweeny L.P. exploration for new resources in promising areas. Africa Sustainability Center Enterprise Fractionator Sweeny Cogeneration 5% Trinidad Gas Plant Segment-leading businesses provide the scale and scope Midstream Lower 48 Energy Technology Conway Fractionator Immingham Combined Heat The portfolio includes legacy assets in North America, Asia Pacific/ 23% Wingate Fractionator to compete globally. With interests in 15 refineries, more Ventures Conducted primarily through a 50 percent equity investment and Power Plant Europe, Asia and Australia, growing North American shale Middle East Freeport LNG than 10,000 branded marketers, 86,000 miles of pipeline 18% in DCP Midstream, LLC, a joint venture with Spectra and businesses, international major development Marine Well Containment and more than 40 billion pounds of chemicals processing Global LNG Energy. Our Midstream business also consists of directly projects, and a global exploration program. Europe Canada Company capacity, Phillips 66 participates across the value chain. 1The allocation of certain facility and office locations 9% 21% held assets and other equity affiliates. These include natural between the two companies is still to be determined. gas gathering and processing operations, NGL fractionation ConocoPhillips has exploration activities in 19 countries and Net developed and undeveloped acreage – 53 million and marketing businesses, and the Rockies Express produces hydrocarbons in 14 countries. At year-end 2010, 2 Major Joint Venture Operations pipeline. Due to civil unrest in and resultant international ConocoPhillips had proved reserves in 16 countries. Production sanctions, our operations have been temporarily suspended, and oil exports have ceased. Russia Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. 50% interest 3% Alaska Chemicals 14% DCP Midstream 50% interest Major Joint Venture Operations This map contains forward-looking statements that Africa Malaysian Refining Company 47% interest 6% Conducted through a 50 percent equity investment in are based on our expectations, estimates and Australia Pacific LNG 42.5% interest 25% interest Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. LLC (CPChem), a joint venture projections on the date this statement was released. Lower 48 WRB Refining 50% interest with . CPChem is one of the world’s top Actual outcomes and results may differ materially FCCL Partnership 50% interest Asia Pacific/ 25% from what is expressed herein. Factors that may Middle East Naryanmarneftegaz 30% interest producers of olefins and polyolefins and a leading supplier of affect ConocoPhillips’ business are generally as set 16% aromatics, alpha olefins, styrenics, specialty chemicals, Polar Lights 50% interest forth in ConocoPhillips’ filings with the Securities and plastic piping and polymer resins. Exchange Commission (SEC). Qatargas 3 30% interest Europe Canada 20% 16%

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POSITIONED FOR SUCCESS Phillips 66 is uniquely positioned with the asset Both Garland and Lance express excitement over base, operating expertise, financial capability and the challenge of guiding the new organizations management focus to deliver superior share- in evolving energy markets that offer a broad holder returns for years to come. The company range of opportunities. They offer compelling will have approximately $50 billion in assets, solid visions for the future, as well as commitments investment-grade credit ratings, balance-sheet to creating work environments that reflect the strength and a portfolio of three businesses that traditional company values and spirit that define are leaders in their respective segments. Conoco Phillips. “What an incredible starting position of op- portunity and strength,” Garland said. “No other Phillips 66. One of Garland’s first priorities was downstream company is so fully integrated with naming the new downstream company and its refining, midstream and chemicals assets and future corporate headquarters. “Phillips 66 was opportunities.” chosen because it links the past with the future Phillips 66 will be one of the world’s largest and embodies the independent spirit and drive of independent downstream companies and the our employees,” Garland said. “The name also second-largest U.S.-based refiner, with refining leverages our strong brand recognition in the capacity of 1.8 million barrels per day. industry. “As a major energy center, Houston offers a New Conoco Phillips. Following the reposition- strong business environment, the opportunity ing’s completion, ConocoPhillips will be one of to foster important relationships, and the ability the world’s largest and most diverse global pure- to attract and retain the industry’s best talent,” play independent exploration and production Garland said. companies.

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8 ConocoPhillips Repositioning

“There are things we can The Repositioning do as a standalone company ConocoPhillips Internet site provides that you just can’t do when detailed information you’re integrated,” Lance said. about progress on the “We already have the techni- repositioning. cal capabilities, strong assets, financial resources, experi- enced personnel and estab- lished business relationships needed to successfully com- pete anywhere. Being a more- focused independent company enhances our competitiveness and agility compared to others in our industry. The opportu- nities are amazing.” Further, the new E&P com- pany is set up to succeed finan- Both leaders recognize the importance of a cially. It will maintain the traditional Conoco- strong employee base and express confidence in Phillips focus on maximizing investor returns by the people of ConocoPhillips. “It will be every growing the business, replacing reserves, main- employee’s mission to stay engaged and involved taining capital discipline, operating efficiently and in the business strategy and fully aligned with the increasing distributions to shareholders. SPIRIT values that we hold dear,” Lance said.

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spirit Magazine 9 Repositioning

MILESTONES shareholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Q3 2011 Establish Transition Teams Transition team leaders expect an IRS decision in three to six months. During this time, Conoco- Q3 2011-Q4 2011 Plan Repositioning in Detail Phillips will maintain dialogue with the IRS and respond to queries as it analyzes the transaction. Q3 2011-Q4 2011 Prepare IRS Ruling Request and Form 10 Conoco Phillips will also provide the IRS additional information as it becomes available, such as key Announce Downstream Company Name Q4 2011 agreements between the two companies. and Location In November, the company filed a Form 10 Announce New Boards and Registration Statement with the U.S. Securities Q4 2011-Q1 2012 Leadership Teams and Exchange Commission (SEC). This public

Q4 2011-Q2 2012 Conduct Workforce Planning document provides detailed information about Phillips 66 that will enable current and potential Receive Favorable IRS Ruling and Q2 2012 investors to make informed investment decisions Complete Review of Form 10 about the new company. Because it is an iterative

Q2 2012 Obtain Final ConocoPhillips Board Approval process, the SEC may also make follow-up inqui- ries as it evaluates the transaction.

Q2 2012 Complete the Repositioning Key decisions were also made on the assets, operations and locations of the future Conoco- Completed In Progress In the Future Phillips and Phillips 66 companies once the repositioning is complete. Assets were allocated based on strategic fit between the E&P and WORKFORCE PLANNING downstream businesses. A top priority for both CEO designees is build- NEXT STEPS ing their future organizations. Transition teams devoted to workforce planning are led by Michael With less than six months to go before the Hatfield, E&P, and Doug Johnson, downstream. planned Day One, the transition teams are vigor- They are overseeing organizational requirements, ously executing their comprehensive work plans. creating strategic plans and leading efforts around Many more key decisions will be made, all with business capability and readiness. Importantly, consideration given to the needs of employees they are working with Human Resources business and the companies moving forward. partners on detailed staffing decisions and helping Upon completion of the necessary rulings and the CEO designees assemble high-quality teams. reviews, the current ConocoPhillips board of directors must give final approval. TRANSITION WORK MAINTAINING THE COURSE OF BUSINESS A number of important regulatory steps included in the key milestones are on track for timely With so much left to accomplish, maintaining completion. The company made a filing in Octo- focus on the business remains a top priority. “We ber to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) seeking still have a company to run, and we must devote a ruling to confirm that the transaction will not close attention to every aspect of that,” Mulva incur new tax liability for the company and its said. “We must continue executing our projects

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Workforce Planning

Alissa Hicks speaks with Michael Hatfield, Doug Johnson, Doris Nelson and John Rossettie

orkforce planning is a key Wmilestone in the company’s repositioning efforts. Designing the right organizational structures, thoughtfully placing employees in the two new companies, and thus creating world-class workforces for both are top of mind for Hatfield Johnson Nelson Rossettie the workforce planning teams. Michael Hatfield, manager, Strategy business plans and grow the companies thoughtful consideration about the needs of and Portfolio Management, is workforce for tomorrow. Drawing primarily from our the two companies. planning lead for the new ConocoPhillips, internal talent pools, we are looking to We will use our normal process for (E&P) company. He is working closely with create world-class workforces that thrive in employee selections, tapping into the Ryan Lance and Doris Nelson, general their competitive landscapes. diversity of our existing workforce. Each manager, E&P Human Resources, to guide function will select employees by working the process. Q: What is the process behind with members of their Talent Management Doug Johnson, general manager, organization design? What is Team (TMT) and HR representatives. We Finance, Strategy and Planning, considered? believe that the leaders of our individual is workforce planning lead for Phillips 66. A: Organizational design is about allocating functions have the best insights into the He is collaborating with Greg Garland the right departmental resources and people requirements, and will be able to and John Rossettie, Human Resources configuring our formal structure in a way identify optimal roles for individuals and general manager, Refining, Marketing and that equips both independent companies address any existing skills gaps. They Transportation and Commercial, to ensure for the future. We examined our current also will make the best selections for success. structure as well as the competitive each position. The goal is to place equal Together, these company experts will landscape. We reviewed information strength and diversity of thought into both manage a consistent global workforce about the organizational designs of our companies. planning process for the two companies. future independent peers to learn about Q: A relatively small number of employees how they are structured and how they What is the timing? will be involved in job transitions, as most leverage this to respond to the changing A: We anticipate that all employee will remain in their current positions. business environment. We also considered notifications will occur before the end of Workforce planning primarily will involve the structures of our current integrated- February, with some employees moving organizations such as corporate staffs, company peer group, as we will continue to to their new or changed roles right at the Shared Services and Commercial, which compete against these firms as well. repositioning date and others transitioning both companies will need to support the Additionally, we learned about different shortly thereafter. two independent companies. organization designs from our existing Michael Hatfield, Doug Johnson, Doris workforce. Our current managers have Q: What will success look like? Nelson and John Rossettie shared their a wealth of industry knowledge and A: Success on Day One is defined as insights about the process. experience. Many have worked with having the two companies running as our peers or with our various heritage smoothly as before the transition. The Q: What role does workforce planning companies. They provide key insight into workforce planning process will be as play in our repositioning? the most-effective organization designs. comprehensive as possible to ensure A: Workforce planning is essential to Several elements were considered as seamless business capability. In the months successfully executing our repositioning. we examined alternative organizational and years that follow, long-term success is It is people who drive growth and move structures, and ultimately, we must defined as having world-class workforces our company forward. Workforce planning determine the best designs for our own that are growing the two companies for the – setting the companies up with the right strategies. We want organizations that future, with organizational structures that people doing the right work – will present a are fit for purpose and that can skillfully enable employees to continually expand new set of challenges and require significant accomplish their business objectives. Our their talents, enhance their expertise and consideration. At the end of the day, assets top priority is ensuring that both companies discover new areas of interest. are ineffective without great people, so we operate safely, maintain cost effectiveness are taking a comprehensive approach to and are highly capable of taking on future Q: How will communications be handled employee staffing. Employees are key to the opportunities. throughout workforce planning? future companies’ success. A: We are committed to timely and Q: How will employee selections work? transparent communications throughout the Q: What is the strategy for organizational A: Employee selection is just as important workforce planning process. Our goal is to requirements? as organization design. We recognize that if provide comprehensive communications A: The goal is providing the two companies employee selections are not made correctly, about the principles, process and with the people they need in order to the organization design will not matter. selections. The Repositioning intranet site is succeed. We must design organizations and The procedure of putting the right people the primary resource for workforce planning make staffing decisions to best execute our in the right places must be executed with information and progress updates.

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and competing effectively. We ask everyone to contributions that our employees are making to stay focused on your current job and, above all, ConocoPhillips’ success,” Mulva said. keep safety your first priority.” Employees are encouraged to visit the Repo- Management has made a clear commitment sitioning intranet site for up-to-date information to delivering transparent and timely communica- on the transaction and to talk directly with their tions so employees know how repositioning will supervisors. Look for the next repositioning affect them directly. update in the 2012 first quarter edition of spirit “We fully realize and deeply appreciate the Magazine. Q

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and how you will define success? compensation and benefits programs for site to address employee concerns. A: There are several areas where the the new companies. Thus far, we have Compensation and Benefits team is pro- been working to develop compensa- Q: Can you tell us more about plans viding input into the repositioning, specifi- tion and benefits philosophies, as well for 2013? cally, sections of the IRS ruling request, as some general plan proposals for the A: Compensation and benefits are impor- various exhibits and schedules on the new organizations. We have prepared tant issues, and employees want to know SEC Form 10, and the Employees Mat- straw models, and the CEO designees not only about 2012, but also 2013 and ters Agreement, which goes into further will be actively involved in reviewing our beyond. Rest assured, we have the right details on compensation and benefits. In recommendations. We expect that several resources working on this. The compen- addition, we are responsible for deliver- iterations will be considered before final sation and benefits transition team will ing global compensation and benefits decisions are made. hold initial review meetings with leader- in 2012. While they don’t change during ship at year end. As soon as plans are 2012, we must duplicate all the compen- Q: Currently, what are employees most finalized, the necessary announcements sation and benefits plans and programs concerned about when it comes to will be made. However, we don’t know the for the two new companies. Finally, we are their compensation and benefits? dates of the key decisions at this time. gathering data and analyzing prospective A: Employees’ concerns depend largely compensation and benefits plans and pro- on their own personal situations. For 5PMFBSONPSFBCPVUQSPHSFTTPODPN grams for 2013 and beyond, and working example, in the United States, 55 percent QFOTBUJPOBOECFOFýUT QMFBTFWJTJUUIF with the management teams of the new of employees are participants in the cash 3FQPTJUJPOJOH$POPDP1IJMMJQTJOUSBOFU ConocoPhillips and Phillips 66 to review balance pension program, and 45 percent TJUFBOESFBEUIFMBUFTU'"2T alternatives.

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Global Marketing prepares for seamless Day One success

by Nellie Betzen Andy Viens ince ConocoPhillips announced its intent to create two leading energy companies in mid-July, hun- Sdreds of thoughts and questions have been running through the minds of employees. This is a large, involved transaction with many pieces to the puzzle. A critical aspect of successfully repositioning is preparing for Day One, the first day the downstream and upstream compa- nies officially stand alone. What will Day One look like? What will be different? Will there be technical difficulties? Questions like these and many more are on everyone’s minds. Many businesses throughout the company are proactively addressing those questions by creating teams and plans to prepare for Day One. Although many repositioning milestones are still ahead, it is important that business units start to make plans and address is- sues, in consultation with the transition teams in order to make the Day One transition as seamless as possible. Barry Quinn Global Marketing is doing just that. In mid-September, Andy Viens, president, Global Marketing, gave a call to action to start Day One preparations. One team was formed for each of the groups in Global Marketing – Fuels, Lubricants, Continental Business Unit (CBU), Polypropylene, United Kingdom/Ireland Marketing (UK/IM) and Global Specialty Petroleum Coke (GSPC). Each team is made up of a business unit lead and a member of the IT, Pricing, Customer Service, Finance, Logistics, Brand and HR groups. “These team members are really subject-matter experts in various areas,” said Barry Quinn, manager, European Marketing, who is leading Global Marketing’s Day One efforts. “They are people who can help us identify what success looks like. We wanted people on the teams who are really close to the work and who can flag potential problems and find solutions to address them.” The purpose of Global Marketing’s Day One Transition Team is twofold. First, the teams exist to communicate be meeting periodically to discuss what is going on with important milestones and generate excitement for the their respective teams and to allow for the opportunity new downstream company with diverse stakeholders – to share best practices. For example, David Kiel is the IT everyone from employees to suppliers to customers to representative for the Lubricants team. When he meets consumers. The second purpose is to ensure business with the IT representatives from the other five teams, he continuity and a seamless transition. “We want to make can provide suggestions and knowledge sharing based sure our customers and consumers have the same on the issues flagged and potential solutions within the experience on Day One as they did the day prior,” Viens Lubricants group. The goal is to never lose out on an said. “It’s all about making sure that there is a seamless opportunity to share ideas, because often what works for migration.” one group will work for another. One of the group’s main challenges is working to en- “It’s a matrix structure – you have six business unit sure that all of its systems and applications work correctly teams meeting, functional teams are meeting, and you on Day One so Global Marketing can meet its commit- have a steering committee, so there are multiple layers,” ments to customers and consumers. There are still many Quinn said. “That’s really just to make sure that we’re all decisions to be made, but Global Marketing is getting communicating. It’s good to have that overlap to make ahead of the game by thinking through the logistics, chal- sure things don’t fall through the cracks.” lenges and potential solutions to the transition. To enhance the knowledge-sharing aspect of Global A separate steering committee, organized by function- Marketing’s Day One preparation efforts, a tool has been ality, was also formed with the job of overseeing the pro- added to the group’s Knowledge Sharing website that cess and acting as the conduit back to management and lists the activities being worked on and opens it up for various corporate groups to provide updates on progress. discussion so others in the group who are not on the To help track progress, Global Marketing has developed teams can have input. a scorecard that evaluates where an action item stands “It causes us to ask questions, to explore and to un- and if there are any roadblocks hindering the completion derstand,” Quinn said. “There is some comfort in actually of an activity. working instead of wondering. We see the value of every- Additionally, the functional members on each team will one collaborating and coming up with Day One priorities.”

spirit Magazine 13 Achieving higher altitudes of service by Janet Hardy

14 ConocoPhillips CORPORATE AVIATION

ith roots reaching back to the origins of the modern era of flight, Corporate Aviation Services (CAS) remains grounded in safety and service while soaring to new heights of excellence. Fueled by a deep commitment to service excellence, Aviation Services fills a niche within ConocoPhillips that could not be filled by a commercial airline. Its commitment to safety, service and team puts this organization at an altitude above the rest. Indeed, its rich history, quality service, partnership with the Corporate Angel Network (CAN) and dedication to safety creates a hassle-free experience for the ConocoPhillips traveler.

ConocoPhillips 737 aircraft maneuver over Alaskan terrain.

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Far right: Phillips 66 CAS is a well-built organization thanks to the fueling truck foundation laid by Phillips Petroleum Company Above: Early avia- Aviation and Conoco Aviation. Both companies tion fuel logos were early pioneers in the aircraft fuel, flight and Below: Early oil industries before commercial aviation truly Conoco airplane got off the ground. It all began in the late 1920s when the companies began marketing under the Phillips 77 and Conoco brands. Phillips Aviation spent years developing the most-efficient aviation fuel possible, becoming known for its aviation fuel long before marketing propeller, which had blades angled variably allow- campaigns began for automobile gasoline. In fact, ing for better control. His basic design is still being the company had such strong roots in aviation used today. Parker also helped pioneer develop- that one of their first automobile gas slogans was ment of “pusher” planes, with propellers that aviation-themed: Phill-up and Fly. Even as late as pushed from the back, and was the mind behind the mid-40s, one gallon of aviation fuel was still the first refueling truck, enabling fuel to be taken being created for every two gallons of automobile directly to airplanes on the runway. gas. While this was impressive, Phillips visionary Conoco Aviation’s history in aviation fuel is just Aviation Manager W.D. “Billy” Parker thought as extensive and began in the infancy of aviation. there was more the company could do to appear Again, the creation of airplane fuels allowed for on the radar of innovation. He is credited for sig- the takeoff of Conoco’s involvement in the nificant advancements in aviation. Parker’s biggest industry and propelled the invention was the first practical controllable pitch company

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among the leaders in aviation fuel and oil. The had created a history of safety and service in Continental Soldier could be seen in the late 1920s the industry. During that decade, aircraft were representing Conoco’s aviation brand. Behind designed for the first time specifically for corporate every good company are innovative minds, and travel, and both companies were able to grow their pilot Rusty Bounds was one of those minds for respective fleets while staying on top of the evolv- Conoco. He experimented with a parachute ing technology. system as a method of slowing an aircraft. It was Working together, Conoco and Phillips later named a drag chute and was able to cut researchers developed 100-octane fuel during the distance needed to stop an airplane. Later, World War II. This specialized fuel played an inte- the drag chute would be used largely by military gral part in the war, providing airplanes quicker aircraft. Conoco also experimented with the Avro Anson aircraft, created to help in exploration for oil. The onboard system was similar to radar, using an airborne electromagnetic signal to locate oil deposits. Unfortunately, it never discovered oil but was useful in locating minerals. Conoco and Phillips created corporate flight departments around the mid-1930s and mid-1940s, respectively, making them two of the earliest such organizations in the world. Parker said, “I just told Frank Phillips that the company employees needed to use the planes more. It’s just good business. I told him if he were in the business of making bicycles, he would probably ride a bike. liftoff, more power for increased maneuverability Above: 1927 Phillips So, since he was in the business of selling aviation and higher efficiency for longer range. During refueler truck fuel, he would fly.” this time, the Sweeny and Ponca City refineries Top: 1930s drag chute Corporate flying for employees and executives were used specifically to manufacture aviation invented by Rusty Bounds, Conoco pilot didn’t become popular until the 1950s, and by that fuel. Sweeny was strategically located 22 miles time, Conoco’s and Phillips’ aviation departments inland from the seacoast, one mile outside the Far left: Phillips visionary W.D. “Billy” range of German battleship guns at the time, Parker while what is now known as the South Plant at the Ponca City Refinery was operated in partner- ship with the U.S. government. ConocoPhillips’ rich history in aviation, includ- ing the acquisition of Burlington Resources in 2006, which brought an additional wealth of aviation knowledge and experience to the organization, has molded Corporate Aviation Services into the leading organization it is today. The commitment to service by more than 150 CAS employees ensures safety for over a million

spirit Magazine 17 Corporate Aviation

“I’m always asking my organization, ‘Are we doing everything we can today to live up to the trust that our passengers have in us?’” – Doug Schwartz

Right: Boeing 737 passengers per year among two shuttle services, captains Tom charter operations and executive flights. CAS Maroney and Mike Crumley, Shared offers a first-class list of services and aircraft and Services Aviation in has a close partnership with other business units Alaska within the company. Below: Dave McElroy One of Corporate Aviation Services’ most refueling before recognizable services is employee shuttles. The takeoff OK-TX Air Shuttle runs two round trips most days of the week from Bartlesville, Okla., to Houston, Texas, enabling employees to complete business travel with ease while avoiding com- mercial flights. This shuttle transports an average of 23,000 passengers annually. “As a frequent pas- senger on the shuttle, I love how quick and easy it is to travel for work,” IT Analyst Kyle Akin said. “It’s nice having a system that is so streamlined and runs like a well-oiled machine.” Through Shared Services Aviation in Alaska, some 310,000 passengers fly among Anchorage, Fairbanks, Deadhorse, Kuparuk, Alpine and other locations annually aboard four Boeing 737s and two smaller turboprop aircraft. Traveling Alaskan ter- rain can be difficult, but advanced navigation tech- nology increases safety and scheduling reliability. No matter which aircraft you fly, the staff of CAS strives daily to live up to the expectations of their passengers. “At the end of the day, it’s

Above left: Senior Captain Dennis Montes preparing for takeoff at the Houston Hangar. Above middle: Flight Attendant Kristina Bauer-Selten. Above right: Chief Technician Ray Squires inspects Gulf Stream Fleet aircraft.

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about trust,” Corporate Aviation Manager Doug annually from across all areas of Conoco Phillips. Schwartz said. “I’m always asking my organiza- Finally, in the long list of services Aviation tion, ‘Are we doing everything we can today to live provides, it also manages aircraft hangars in three up to the trust that our passengers have in us?’” states, including its headquarters at Houston’s CAS also provides on-demand executive flight George Bush Intercontinental Airport; the Bartles- operations for domestic and international travel. ville Municipal Airport; and airports in Alaska, Executive aircraft are equipped with all the tech- including Anchorage, Deadhorse and Kuparuk. nology and equipment needed to maximize pro- A successful flight mission pilot is often backed ductivity for the duration of the flight and serve by a strong wingman, and CAS is no different. as the busy executive’s “office in the sky.” The partnership between CAS and other Conoco- For onshore and offshore business units need- Phillips business units ensures all aspects of a ing safe and reliable helicopter and fixed-wing lift traveler’s trip are complete. Coordination with the charters, Aviation Services provides consultations Travel group allows for reservations to be made for that include flight operations, safety, procure- shuttle or commercial flights, hotel reservations, ment and contracting to help with remote and and rental cars. Transportation provides numerous technically challenging operations. These services ground shuttle services from Conoco Phillips’ han- are invaluable to more than 800,000 passengers gars to office complexes and more, taking the stress

Left: Corporate Aviation Services Alaska Captain Arun Jain in Deadhorse, Alaska Top: Modern Conoco refueler truck

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Top: The early years out of driving in unfamiliar places. Alone, CAS is of Phillips and only able to provide one leg of travel for passen- Conoco aviation Kuparuk Deadhorse gers, but together, these organizations provide a services Fairbanks Below right: Ross Anchorage seamless transportation experience. Bennett and Don Aviation’s commitment to service spans beyond Wilson complete its employee base. Conoco Phillips became a maintenance work on partner with the Corporate Angel Network two a Twin Otter aircraft in Deadhorse, Alaska short years after the nonprofit organization was established. CAN was the result of three visionar- ies who understood the financial and emotional toll the cost of transportation can have on cancer patients who need life-saving treatments. The organization coordinates with patients, physi- Bartlesville cians, corporate flight departments and cancer treatment centers to fill empty corporate airplane Houston seats with patients. All of its services are free and not based on financial need.

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Left: Don Wilson prepping a Boeing 737 for departure Below: Conoco- Phillips employees and contractors boarding company shuttles

Since joining forces with CAN in 1983, Conoco- Phillips has flown nearly 6,000 patients, most of whom go to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. “ConocoPhillips’ long-standing partici- pation in this remarkable program stems from a deeply felt commitment to the people in the communities where we live and work,” Chairman and CEO Jim Mulva said. “Our involvement with the Corporate Angel Network extends the value of our aviation assets and gives us a very tangible and frequent opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people in need.” The difference this effort makes in the lives of families in ConocoPhillips’ communities is astounding. “This program and the people who make it happen are godsends,” CAN member Rick CAN for their longtime commitment with the Walters said. “To a person with cancer and lim- first Corporate Angel Network Angel of the Year ited means, CAN means the difference between Award for outstanding service to cancer patients. choosing the best care available and the only care In keeping with ConocoPhillips’ SPIRIT Values, available. Corporate Angel Network is an integral safety is No. 1. To Aviation Services, the best travel component to saving my life.” experience includes feeling safe and secure while ConocoPhillips was recently recognized by in flight and in their terminals. The organization’s

spirit Magazine 21 Corporate Aviation

“Every destination is so important that we always take the time to get you there safely.” – David Camille

safety goal each year is to maintain triple zeros: lost workday, medical treatment and recordable incidents. Their record is currently more than 700 days with no Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recordable injuries. At the National Busi- ness Aviation Asso- “Whether it’s airport security, aircraft mainte- ciation Conference in nance, or ground or flight operations, safety is our Las Vegas (from left) No. 1 priority,” HSE Manager David Camille said. World Fuel Services Executives Had Fuller “We always take the time to get you there safely.” and Dorothy Beck, That commitment to safety expanded in 2011 General Aviation with the addition of security screening processes Manager Bryan Faria, and Corporate Avia- for the OK-TX Air Shuttle. While no incidents tion Manager Doug have ever occurred, the measures were put in place Schwartz to ensure continued safe air travel and implement best industry practices for safety and security. After a smooth transition, the screenings have operated efficiently since April. Alaska Aviation terminals also conduct passenger security screenings. Since CAS serves more than a million pas- sengers per year, safety audits and inspections are an integral part of operations. In addition to 178 annual safety and operational audits, this October, Conoco Phillips partnered with seven Doug Schwartz (sec- Bartlesville emergency response agencies, an area ond from left) accepts hospital, a nursing school and Workplace Solu- ConocoPhillips’ Angel of tions to conduct an aviation emergency response the Year Award. With him are (from left) National drill. A similar drill was conducted in Alaska Business Aviation Asso- earlier in the year. Evaluators from each location ciation Chairman of the participated in each other’s drills, sharing best Board Richard Shine and President and CEO Ed practices and lessons learned along the way. Bolen; and Captain Gene During the exercise, a school bus was used to Cernan, former NASA simulate a downed airplane fuselage at the end of astronaut and last man to walk on the moon. the runway at the Bartlesville Municipal Air- port. Nearly 100 emergency response personnel,

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including Airport Rescue firefighters, responded an actual emergency, whether large or small.” Top: Conoco Phillips and worked the scene from start to finish, ensur- Taking a glimpse into the history and service helicopters in Indonesia ing all elements of the incident command system of Conoco Phillips Aviation allows for a better Below left: Bartles- were used properly. It was the first drill of this understanding and appreciation for the business. ville, Okla., emergen- magnitude for the Bartlesville Municipal Airport, A former Conoco Aviation manager once said, cy agencies respond and ConocoPhillips’ involvement enhanced Avia- “Aviation is a part of the company’s machinery – to the aviation drill tion’s preparedness should an emergency incident like a computer. And in today’s business world, Oct. 26, 2011. photography by Paul ever occur. it is just about as necessary.” In an era when MacFarlane “This drill was important to all emergency teleconferencing and other technology is easily responders who serve the airport,” Airport accessible, it can seem simpler to conduct busi- Manager Rick Boswell said. “It tested our ability ness over the phone. But in the end, there is no to operate alongside one another, communicate substitute for face-to-face interactions with your effectively and properly manage the scene. It was a customers or business partners. Corporate Avia- huge success, and we’ve taken away several lessons tion Services is keeping safety, service and team its learned. Each drill we conduct better prepares, top priorities to ensure that when Conoco Phillips educates and qualifies all airport personnel and colleagues have a need to travel, they’ll experience responding agencies should we have to respond to a higher altitude of service. ■

spirit Magazine 23 Happy Birthday,

hilehile still relatively young in oil-field years, Kuparuk has ssignificantlyign surpassed any number of milestones that could have rerepresentedp its life expectancy. As a key economic player for both ConocoPhillips and the state of Alaska, there’s much to celebrate in the fact that Kuparuk is still going strong.

Kuparuk is a huge success in its own right by years after Prudhoe Bay. Development of Kuparuk anybody’s standards. And yet, it’s hard to deny was delayed until 1979 because resources were that its accomplishments have, at times through being focused on the highly anticipated first child. the years, landed in the shadow of its older and This delay was despite the fact that, at the time of younger North Slope siblings. development, ARCO estimated Kuparuk was the Kuparuk, it could be argued, is the Alaska oil second-largest oil field in the United States – sec- industry’s proverbial middle child. Forever trying ond only to, you guessed it, Prudhoe Bay. to live up to the accomplishments of its super- Even 10 years after discovery, development only major older sibling Prudhoe Bay and sometimes began thanks to one dedicated “parent.” ARCO being overshadowed by the younger Alpine. But moved forward alone in hope that the other Kuparuk has the confidence to deal with that … owners could be convinced of Kuparuk’s unique and with good reason. talents and potential. Kuparuk was discovered in 1969, less than two Kuparuk phase one included little more than

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On Dec. 13, 2011, Kuparuk Kuparuk! entered its 30th year, marking a rite of passage.

by Amy Jennings Burnett, photography by Judy Patrick and Chris Arend

Above: Bill Paxson near a turbine at the main Kuparuk power station

Left: The power plant is one place at Kuparuk where the line between the original facilities and Kuparuk’s expan- sion is still clear today.

the main camp and operations center, a shop, one on staying at Kuparuk. Within six weeks of startup, production facility, and 40 wells on five gravel he began working at Central Processing Facility 1 pads in a 20-square-mile area. Average daily pro- (CPF1) … and he’s been there ever since. His office duction was expected to be between 60,000 and is in the power plant – a facility where history is 80,000 barrels. visible in the clear delineation between the end of ConocoPhillips Operator Bill Paxson remem- phase one development and subsequent expansion. bers. “I started on the slope in 1979. Prudhoe was Things went well for Kuparuk with ARCO’s home base. Kuparuk was just a dream with an ice encouragement. The field performed beyond road and a few test wells … When I returned (to expectations, as children are wont to do with a Kuparuk) in the winter of 1980, everything was little support. It didn’t take long to get the atten- basically in place except the production module.” tion of the other owners. Within just a few years, Paxson was a contractor at the time, but he the second and third central processing facilities knew a good thing when he saw it. He was intent were added – along with accompanying drill sites

spirit Magazine 25 Alaska Kuparuk Timeline 1969-2011 1969 1974 1977 1979 1981 1983 1984 1985 Sinclair Oil and In April, Construction ARCO Alaska On Dec. 13, the first First West Sak/Ugnu The second The Kuparuk Sohio (now BP) construction of the Trans- commits to the Kuparuk oil hits the pilot evaluation is process- Topping Plant discover oil at begins on Alaska oil development of Trans-Alaska Pipeline done. Construction ing facility is built to pro- the Kuparuk the 800-mile pipeline is the Kuparuk River System (TAPS) at of Kuparuk’s Central at Kuparuk duce diesel River oil field on Trans-Alaska oil completed in oil field. Sealift Pump Station 1. Two Processing Facility 2 and (CPF2) begins fuel for use Alaska’s North pipeline from May. work for main days later, on Dec. 15, the Seawater Treatment operating. at Kuparuk Slope. the North Slope camp modules Kuparuk owners and Plant (STP) is under way, and elsewhere to Valdez. and the Kuparuk the state of Alaska and CPF1 waterflood on the North Central Processing sign an operating starts up. At the end of Slope. Facility 1 (CPF1) unit agreement for the year, the STP begins gets under way. the field. operating.

to feed the new facilities – all in an attempt to showcase for the industry. meet Kuparuk’s anticipated capacity of 250,000 Alpine unwittingly stole the limelight with its barrels of oil per day in 1986-87. compact size and roadlessness. While Alpine has From 60,000 to 250,000? That’s respectable certainly earned its accolades, it’s not a stretch improvement. Kuparuk production actually to say that it relies on Kuparuk to provide ready peaked at well over 320,000 BPD in the early 1990s. access to many resources critical to its successful That’s more than improvement. That’s tenacity. operations. Kuparuk significantly benefited from the “Kuparuk provides a lot of the support and development delay. Thanks to improvements in infrastructure for Alpine,” North Slope Opera- technology between 1970, when development tions Manager Bill Arnold said. “It’s important to at Prudhoe Bay began, and 1980, when Kuparuk remember that.” Below: Twenty- three-year Kuparuk development was in full swing, drill sites were When the ice road to Alpine opens each winter, veteran John reduced from 65 acres to 24 acres, and the range equipment and supplies have already made their Fairchild spent of subsurface access through journey up the Dalton Highway and across the much of his career increased from two to three miles. By 1985, drill road systems at Prudhoe Bay and Kuparuk. The as a facility operator. Today, he uses his sites were down to 11 acres with more than a five- equipment is ready and available to make the years of experience mile subsurface reach. These advances were first journey from Kuparuk to Alpine during the rela- as a volunteer implemented at Kuparuk – long before younger tively short window of time that is ice road sea- firefighter to help staff Kuparuk’s fire sibling Alpine came along in 2000. Kuparuk paved son. Kuparuk also provides seawater via pipeline department. the way for Alpine’s success as an environmental to enhance oil recovery at Alpine. But it’s not just Alpine that benefits. For years, the state of Alaska expressed the desire to have independent operators producing oil on the North Slope. Today, new fields located between Kuparuk and Alpine and operated by smaller oil companies take advantage of existing Kuparuk infrastructure – and everybody wins. Kuparuk is a production hub according to Arnold. In addition, the small independents rely on existing infrastructure from roads to spill- and emergency-response equipment and personnel. Kuparuk’s size also demands a large contract sup- port presence that further assists the small players. “It would likely be cost prohibitive to develop these smaller fields without Kuparuk,” Arnold said. “Kuparuk helps make it possible for the smaller companies to operate on the North Slope. It’s good for the companies, and it’s good for the state of Alaska that we can offer support. Ulti- mately, it’s good for Kuparuk as well.” Beyond what Kuparuk offers in the way of

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1986 1987 1988 1990 1993 1994 1995 1996 continued ` Divert tanks are The third pro- Small-scale enhanced Kuparuk River Kuparuk reaches its The Alpine Field to Kuparuk Large-scale installed. And cessing facility oil recovery (SSEOR) Unit equity is peak daily produc- the west of Kuparuk gets its own enhanced there’s a sealift for at Kuparuk, begins and 1Y/2Z finalized. tion rate of 320,000 is discovered and athletic oil recovery the construc- CPF3, begins infill. The Kuparuk barrels. Kuparuk delineated by club. (LSEOR) starts tion of the third operating. Field reaches oil rate receives the ARCO ConocoPhillips up at Kuparuk, processing facility of 300,000 barrels of President’s Safety and its co-owners. and the first at Kuparuk — oil per day for the first Award for CPF2, and In September, ARCO/BP Central Processing time. The Seawater the Kuparuk spill Process Safety Alaska Safety Facility 3. Treatment Plant clarifier response center is Management (PSM) Handbook starts up, and a 3-D completed. is implemented. (ASH) is seismic shoot begins, published. ending in 1991.

assistance to other fields, according to Operations workers at Kuparuk feel toward the place and Above: Operator Manager Steve Bradley, there are two key things their colleagues. Rose Carroll has worked at Kuparuk that particularly define Kuparuk in its own right – In the words of Fire Tech John Fairchild, who since 1987. She says people and Mother Nature. has worked at Kuparuk for 23 years – both in con- that 25 years ago, Mother Nature first. tract and company positions – “It’s a brotherhood not many women Kuparuk has produced more than 2.4 billion … The slope is a whole second family.” worked in the type of job on the slope barrels of oil to date, with current average daily “The great thing about working up here is the that she does today. production of more than 120,000 barrels. Kupa- crew,” said Rose Carroll, an operator at CPF1 A co-worker men- ruk produces from five different reservoirs, not since 1987. “We all get to know each other’s fami- tored and coached her, preparing her to without technical challenges. lies. We watch each other’s kids grow … When I “work the board” at “There are very few places in the world Mother think about retirement, I think about the fact that Kuparuk’s CPF1. Nature has blessed as much as Kuparuk,” Bradley there are people here I might not see anymore. said. It’s going to be hard.” That’s luck. And it doesn’t change the fact that These answers are sincere and standard with the folks in Kuparuk are currently producing from Kuparuk workers. Bradley says he absolutely very technically challenging reservoirs. agrees with the statements. However, the close If you ask just about anyone who works at relationships aren’t the primary thing that elevates Kuparuk what makes it special, they, like Brad- Kuparuk’s people in his mind. ley, will answer, “The people.” Most of them are Bradley has worked in the industry for more referring to the friendships they’ve developed and than 20 years – 15 of those either physically at the obvious commitment and camaraderie the Kuparuk or on Kuparuk projects. But this isn’t his

spirit Magazine 27 Alaska Kuparuk Timeline 1969-2011 continued 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 Kuparuk receives ARCO’s Kuparuk receives Kuparuk wins the EPA The Kuparuk River The Kuparuk River Unit The Alaska Oil and Environmental Achievement ARCO Corp.’s Region 10 Evergreen Unit receives receives the Phillips Gas Conservation Award for pollution preven- Environmental Award. By April, the the IOGCC Corp. Shield Award Commission expands tion, the first North Slope Achievement Award Kuparuk River Unit Environmental for Environmental the area of the Kuparuk Environmental Field Handbook (for its FLIR system). produces 1.6 billion Stewardship Award, Achievement in February, River Oil Pool, and the is published and the BEAR Kuparuk satellites barrels of oil, which was and in May, the followed the next month Department of Natural employee safety process is ini- Tarn and Tabasco the initial expected recov- Meltwater discovery by the Alaska Governor’s Resources expands areas tiated. In March, the ARCO/BP begin producing, and erable volume for the is announced. Safety Excellence Award of the Kuparuk River Alignment Agreement for Joint Kuparuk receives unit. By August, Kuparuk Meltwater is the for CPF2. The first Palm Unit and the Kuparuk Exploration and Appraisal its Arctic Green Star reaches 1 million work- fourth Kuparuk exploration well is drilled Participating Area. Those is signed. West Sak begins Certification. hours worked without a satellite. late this year. decisions allow for more producing in December. lost-time injury. development.

Above: Lisa only rodeo. He’s worked in a handful of locations needs to ensure that its future is as well managed Maklezow (left) around the world. He’s made Alaska his home in as its history. and Dan Bearden (right) represent part because Kuparuk has provided an exceptional It also creates an opportunity. According to a new generation work experience. Bradley, Kuparuk Operations has been bringing at Kuparuk. They “The big difference at Kuparuk is that the on new people early so they can benefit from the benefit from operations and maintenance people, including expertise of the experienced hands – before those Kuparuk’s history as well as the contractors, are so advanced technically,” Bradley people retire. “We want the new group to get the experience of many said. “Our processes are so integrated. Our main- knowledge transfer,” Bradley said. It is part of the of its employees. tenance and operations folks work very closely plan to ensure that Kuparuk not only has a fully with the technical disciplines, and the technical trained and competent workforce in the future, people have a very good understanding of opera- but to also ensure that the culture that makes tions. Both skill sets come together and comple- Kuparuk unique isn’t lost. ment each other like no place I’ve ever seen.” That’s good for young engineers, like Jeremy Bradley notes that part of the reason for this Mardambek and Dan Bearden, and new opera- cross training and expanded expertise is that many tors, like Lisa Maklezow. of the operations and maintenance people who Tweny-six-year-old Production Engineer Mard- work at Kuparuk today were there at or near field ambek is beginning his career at Kuparuk. He fully startup. Some of them worked with the engineers appreciates Kuparuk’s cross-discipline culture. as the facilities were being built. The fact that the “The operations side isn’t something that every- disciplines have worked so closely together from one gets to see,” Mardambek said. “It’s unique the very beginning has evolved into a culture that here. You can take these skills into the office and values respect as well as knowledge. be a lot better at your job. This kind of experience This does, however, create a challenge. Kuparuk sets a solid foundation for my career.”

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2003 2004 2005 2006 2008 2009 2011 Kuparuk ConocoPhillips The $500-million Kuparuk is nomi- Kuparuk executes Custom-built coiled The field celebrates satellite Palm announces expansion of West nated by OSHA in the first North Slope tubing drilling rig Nabors the 15th anniversary of has three plans for the Sak viscous oil 2006 for its VPP Star Production Services CDR2-AC successfully working with ASRC West Sak project 1J gets certification for the Agreement with starts operations to help Services, an Alaska Native wells producing viscous oil under way. By July, entire field, which Pioneer Natural maximize oil recovery at corporation subsidiary, as as much as project. the Kuparuk River makes Kuparuk Resources to process Kuparuk. Organizational Kuparuk’s primary opera- 16,000 barrels Unit has pro- Conoco Phillips’ larg- Pioneer’s production changes support tions and maintenance of oil per day. duced 2 billion est upstream entity through Kuparuk significant increase in labor contractor. barrels of oil. to receive such an facilities. work activity associ- award. ated with infrastructure refurbishment.

Senior Engineer Bearden had a few job offers studied hard. She had good grades and motiva- out of college. ConocoPhillips was his first choice tion. But the learning didn’t stop when she left largely because they were proposing to send him the classroom. At Kuparuk, “Every day is a school to Alaska to work on one of the largest fields in day,” she said. North America. “Because a lot of long-time career people are “To me, that meant a huge training opportunity retiring, this is a great time for less-experienced – to get experience, firsthand, with a lot of the new people to come in and learn from 30 years of technologies that are being applied in the industry,” optimized operations,” Arnold said. “It’s also a Bearden said. “I’d heard it said that this was the chance for them to possibly take on experiences Cadillac of the oil fields in terms of data monitor- earlier in their careers than they might have had ing.” Kuparuk has more than met his expectations. the opportunity to do elsewhere.” Operator Maklezow moved from one job to So, at age 30, Kuparuk is a proving ground. It’s the next for years before entering the University a place where the best of the best in the industry of Alaska Fairbanks process technology program are still around to mentor new workers, helping with the hopes – but not high expectations – that ensure Kuparuk’s success for the future. And there she’d find something stable in the oil patch. is a bright future. She was brought on as a summer intern for “The good news is, there are still a lot of ConocoPhillips, then hired as an apprentice and resources in the ground,” ConocoPhillips Alaska completed that 2½-year program in March. The President Trond-Erik Johansen said. Above: Nabors company rolled her right into a full-time slot. Johansen believes in another 30 years for Kupa- CDR2-AC, a coiled “I didn’t know anyone in the oil industry,” she ruk. But, he admits it’s not going to be an easy tubing drilling rig custom built to help said. “I feel like the ultimate needle in the hay- road. The next 30 years will be much more chal- maximize produc- stack. This is the best job I’ve ever had.” lenging than the first 30. tion at Kuparuk, Over 100 people applied for the internship that The easy conventional oil resources have represents an opportunity to con- got Maklezow’s foot in the door. She said she already been produced. Kuparuk’s production tinue to develop the asset. Similarly, the company’s invest- ments in young engineers, like Jeremy Mardambek (left), demonstrate an opportunity to develop its human resources.

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Summer’s cotton grass is a welcome relief from Kuparuk’s harsh winter white of snow and ice. Below: The drilling rig (right) is what many people see in their mind’s eye when they think about oil field development. The custom-built coiled tubing drilling rig (left), represents future lies in what’s left – technically challenged, integral to ConocoPhillips’ success, to the eco- a physical unconventional, viscous and heavy oil resources. nomic stability of the state of Alaska and to the manifestation of the These have the potential to add to a lot of world’s , as are the onshore and technical challenges facing Kuparuk, reserves and a lot of production, but they present offshore fields surrounding them. as well as an technical, operational and cost hurdles. “With the proper business climate, land access, opportunity to help “Delivery of these resources will require advance- the right technology and the bright minds of our optimize recovery. ments in technology and large investments,” Johan- excellent workforce, there is still much success to sen said. “We have great people working on it, but be had at Kuparuk and on Alaska’s North Slope,” even if we find a way to unlock the resources, the Johansen said. economics need to make sense. Working together, “Let’s build on the successful 30 years that are industry and the state, we should be able to convert now behind us and – together with the state of these resources to production.” Alaska – we can position Kuparuk for the next Prudhoe Bay, Kuparuk and Alpine are all 30 years of success,” Johansen said. ■

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Work-life balance The perspective of the two employees who have been at Kuparuk since startup

Terry Simon Terry Simon started working for ARCO in July 1978 at the age of 21 in the Accounting mailroom. He moved to the slope in March of 1981 to take a job as a roustabout prior to the arrival of CPF1 at Kuparuk. He has worked a rotational schedule ever since (typically one or two weeks on the slope followed by one or two weeks R&R at home). Terry Simon at age 21 (above) in the early He met his wife while he was work- days of Kuparuk and today (above right). ing in the Accounting department. They Mechanic Paul Izzi (right) takes a break were married his first week home after from his work to discuss his job as well as his family. his first hitch on the slope. “This is the only life we’ve ever arriving on the slope 30 years ago, he’s known,” he said in reference to the worked at more than one facility, but rotational schedule and their marriage. “It always as a mechanic. And he started takes two to make this (slope) job work. with the Kuparuk Fire Brigade almost The person at home has to be self-suf- immediately after he was hired. He’s still ficient and able to handle problems and involved, and it’s clearly still one of his crises on their own.” favorite parts of the job. It’s not for everyone, but Terry Simon Izzi recognizes the strain the slope life wouldn’t change a thing. can have on a marriage, but he proudly “This has been a great career,” he notes that he’s been married for 37 said. “I’m totally happy with how this has years. “To the same woman,” he said worked out for us – giving my family and with a chuckle. It’s clear that Izzi and myself the life we have.” his wife, Ellen, still enjoy each other’s company. Paul Izzi “It’s not easy,” Izzi said. “It’s been a Paul Izzi celebrated his own 30th anni- challenge raising four kids, trying to do versary in November. Izzi’s start date my job up here, and going home and with the company leads Kuparuk’s by trying to make sure their needs are met needed a break. I’d go home and make about two weeks. as well.” sure everyone got what they needed and Izzi, a former U.S. Navy mechanic, “I tried to spend time with them as a that my wife and I still had quality time didn’t waste any time trying to figure family – each of them as individuals as together as well.” out where his career was headed. Since well,” he said. “And sometimes my wife Words of wisdom.

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by Monica Silva, photography by Rich Ostrem

eadership, focus, discipline, integrity and safety are L all qualities soldiers are taught through their service. Ingrained over years, these values become a way of life and valuable

assets in a soldier’s chosen post-service career.

“The first and foremost skill I developed in Army Reserves. “Sitting on the trade floor, there is the service is leadership,” said Fred Carpenter, a lot of noise, people and a sea of monitors around Human Resources business partner for Labor me; it feels like I’m in a field operations center. Relations at . “It’s a way of Working in a high-operational-tempo environment relating to my employees so that, as a team, we is something I learned to deal with early on; now all understand we’re working together to reach a that focus helps me quickly process a lot of infor- Alternative Energy common goal. It’s about mutual respect.” mation while making sound business decisions.” Project Engineer Ryan Many join the service at very young ages, often Another skill at use both in the field and office Lisowski, a veteran from both Operation right out of high school, hastening the maturing is critical thinking. Alternative Energy Project Iraqi Freedom and process, making men and women out of children. Engineer Ryan Lisowski, an Army aviation offi- Operation Enduring “I learned to manage and lead at a young age, cer veteran from Operation Iraqi Freedom and Freedom, with wife, and that has helped tremendously in my profes- Operation Enduring Freedom, applies this skill in Alexandra, senior strategy and portfolio sional career,” said Commercial Trader Brian his management of Conoco Phillips’ projects. analyst, Technology Rhodes, who is also a lieutenant colonel in the “In the field, your mission is continuously

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Brian Rhodes, Commercial trader changing – plans, weather, supplies. You have to and U.S. Army think critically and quickly because lives are on reservist the line. Accepting failure is not an option. Now, Far left: Fred when budgets change or vendors don’t follow Carpenter, HR business partner through, I’m able to adapt and adjust quickly, for Labor Relations, confidently making the best business decisions Wood River Refinery for the company.”

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The Veteran and Military Employee Resource Group in Bartlesville is for all patriots, including veterans, current service members, families and anyone who supports our service members.

Jeff McBride, terminal supervisor at the Renton dealing with administrative issues like a broken and Tacoma, Wash., terminals and former photocopier as a crisis.” machinist mate first class of the U.S. Navy subma- Indeed, serving on the front lines is worlds rine service, credits his discipline and adherence away from sitting behind a desk. to compliance to his Navy days. “I was a pilot in – every decision I made “I learned the true value of procedural compli- had a life or death consequence,” Lisowski said. ance and operational discipline in the Navy while “Now, I’m the guy at the bottom of an org chart. operating and maintaining complex machinery and equipment on a nuclear submarine. Everyone is expected to do their job correctly and safely 100 per- cent of the time because our lives, and the lives of our shipmates, depended on it,” McBride said. “In many ways, serving in the military is closely related to working in the oil and gas industry, because the work is very safety focused, and often we work in hazardous environments, under pressure, with Above: Jeff McBride, terminal supervi- expectations to perform at our very best.” sor at the Renton Dealing with difficult situations is a way of life and Tacoma, Wash., for veterans and reservists and a far cry from gen- terminals and former eral office work. The experience gives veterans machinist mate first class of the U.S. Navy a different perspective on daily life nonmilitary submarine service personnel might take for granted. “Serving in Western Canada, I was in charge Top: Gail Harrison of all military vehicle and transport support, It helps to remember that although you had a Far right: Ryan including mobile kitchens and hospitals, trans- purpose in the field, you have a purpose in your Lisowski port vehicles, maintenance, administration, and civilian life too.” finance,” said Calgary Surface Access Manager Long Chung, operator at the Colton, Calif., Janet Walker, a retired Canadian army reservist. Terminal and Cambodian air force veteran, made “I had hundreds of people working for me in the transition by adjusting his mental focus. “It’s support of thousands of soldiers in the field. You important to remember that the work environ- finish that chapter of your life and find yourself ment is different from the service, so vets should

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“Everyone is expected to do their job correctly and safely 100 percent of the time because our lives, and ” the lives of our shipmates, depended on it. – Jeff McBride

response was amazing; people here really have a passion for it.” In October, the Lower 48 Business Unit hosted the third annual sporting clays tournament, ben- efiting Hope For The Warriors.® Bringing together local companies, the tournament acts as a rallying point for returning service members. This year, with 428 participants (including four wounded service member teams) and 228 volunteers, the event raised $100,000. “The Hope For The Warriors mission is to enhance quality of life for U.S. service mem- bers and their families who have been adversely affected by injuries or death in the line of duty,” Above: OCM Analyst said Process Improvement Manager Gail Har- Jackie Bunce rison, coordinator of the annual event. “Hope Far Left: Surface Ac- For The Warriors ensures that the sacrifices of cess Manager Janet Walker wounded and fallen warriors and their families focus on implementing the skills developed in the are never forgotten nor their needs unmet. This service, but changing the mindset from soldier to event allows all who participate to recognize and civilian,” he said. say thank you to our military who have served and protected us.” SERVING THOSE THAT SERVE Lisowski supports Team Red, White and Blue, That adjustment from serving on the front lines an organization started by a fellow West Point to civilian life can be a difficult one. Many look alumnus. to colleagues for support. In addition to regularly “It’s similar to a Big Brothers Big Sisters pro- honoring veterans and supporting the troops, gram, but in support of wounded veterans. The Conoco Phillips locations have formed military veteran I support was shot in the head in Afghani- and veteran employee networks and are hosting stan and is now completely blind. Although well philanthropic events to support military services. cared for medically, he had no support to help him “I wanted to start a group for all patriots in readjust into civilian life. Our goal is to help these Bartlesville, including veterans, current service veterans reintegrate into society to become a more members, families and anyone who supports our complete person after injury in a war zone.” service members,” Organizational Change Man- Although anyone can become an advocate for a agement Analyst Jackie Bunce said. “We’ve grown wounded veteran, Lisowski thinks that as a fellow to 150 people just by word of mouth. Last year, vet there is a deeper connection for him. a few of us organized a collection for OPERA- “It helps that I get it,” he said. TION: Giving Tree, which gives Christmas gifts Field Leader Shaun Lowden, to kids who have parents deployed. This year, we father of Thomas Lowden, a member of the British organized a Veterans Day salute with TV slides of Royal Navy, is a proud supporter of Afghan Heroes. our veterans, reservists and family members. The “My son came home on leave wearing an

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Afghan Hero wristband,” Lowden said. “I hadn’t After 9/11, Conoco Phillips called in the heard of the organization before, so I looked into Employee Assistance Program to help family what they did and took a particular interest in this members deal with the difficulty of having a loved charity after reading all about them.” one deployed. This small group was the first – Afghan Heroes was started in July 2009 by the though unofficial – veterans employee network. mother of a soldier who died in an explosion. “We were able to sit and talk through all of our “Reading about Afghan Heroes, I realized that emotions with each other, from fear and sadness they didn’t have a representative in my area, so to extreme pride and excitement,” Forristal said. I offered to help and became the Lincolnshire “I’ll never forget the day my son called and told coordinator,” Lowden said. “Earlier in the year, me to watch the news that evening because the the Humber Refinery donated £3,000. By late president would be speaking in front of a map October, just a year after I received my first collec- that he helped create. It was something small for tion tins, we had raised £10,006. The charity itself most, but so exciting for him and me; and this has raised more than £1,000,000 for the men and group understood and celebrated with me.” women of our armed forces in Afghanistan.” As the generations change, so do the needs of The other focus of veteran networks is on vets and reservists. This is another positive ele- family members at home dealing with loved ones ment of the employee network: family and friends serving in a war or simply far away from home. learning how to talk to, comfort and encourage “Before 9/11, it was easier to accept your son their veteran loved ones. or daughter enlisting to help pay for college. Then “Way back when, we didn’t have email, Face- 9/11 happened, and it was shocking; how can I book or Skype. We received letters, and beyond cope with this?” said Donna Forristal, executive that, the veterans didn’t really talk about it. Now, assistant, Global Gas and Power, whose son, Ser- the younger generation needs an outlet to share,” geant First Class Cody Powell, served in the Army Forristal said. from 2001 to 2010. A veterans network can also serve as the official

Above: Donna Forristal, executive assistant, Global Gas and Power Right: Humber Refinery Field Leader Shaun Lowden and son, Thomas, a member of the British Royal Navy

36 ConocoPhillips Hail and Farewell committee to former service MISSION: CONOCOP HILLIPS members. Though an adjustment to civilian life, all vets “In the Army, we had a very regimented agree, ConocoPhillips is a good place to re- procedure when you transferred into or out of integrate back into society and start a promising an assignment or location. You had a host that career. “ConocoPhillips as an employer is, by would show you the ropes and walk you through far, outstanding with its support of reservists,” your changes. That’s not the case in the civilian Rhodes said. “My management chain of com- world,” said Becky Silves, coordinator, Emergency mand is very supportive, not only providing the Response, an Army vet and West Point graduate. necessary time off, but they are also genuinely “An employee network will help with the transi- interested in what I am doing as an Army reserv- tion from a very team-oriented environment to ist. It’s refreshing.” working, living and adjusting very independently.” Cinch Yake, area supervisor, Borger Products “It's wonderful to see the good done by today's Pipelines, and former member of the Army veterans networks,” said James Bartlett, direc- Parachute Infantry Regiment, agrees. “Conoco- tor, Executive Communications, who served in Phillips is an excellent company to work for. They Vietnam with the U.S. Navy Seabees. “When we appreciate their veterans and take care of their old-timers returned to civilian life, it was best not reservists to a degree that very few other compa- to mention our service in an unpopular war. The nies are willing to.” Above: Becky Silves, coordinator, Emer- companies I worked for gave virtually no recogni- One of the unique benefits Conoco Phillips gency Response tion to veterans. When I left work a few times to offers reservists is the commitment to make up Top: Andy Viens, join in Veteran’s Day parades, I always changed the difference in salary when reservists are called president, Global out of my old uniform before going back to the to duty. This is not an official requirement, but a Marketing, shared office. Now, I think we all feel honored.” special benefit offered by the company. his perspective at the Houston Veterans Day Human Resources tracks the number of U.S. Another intangible benefit Rhodes mentioned event. employees who voluntarily report their status was the overall support given by his colleagues. as military veterans through initial employment “Reservists can be called upon to serve for a applications or their personal information on HR year or even longer with relatively short notice. Express. There are 1,034 U.S. veterans in the work- Someone in the office has to pick up the slack for force, including 315 who are Vietnam-era veterans, us. My colleagues at Conoco Phillips willingly help the only sub-category currently listed. There may out when I perform my annual duty requirements. be others who have not reported their status. They express gratitude for the work I’m doing as a

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Marketing Product and Image Specialist Bill Brown, a U.S. Air Force Vietnam War veteran, understands the disconnect some veterans may feel when returning to civilian work.

reservist and are committed to the company.” military,” Jahn said. “It has a generous military Reservists often use the support of the leave policy, and I have not met a single Conoco- Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Phillips employee who is not patriotic and proud (ESGR), a Department of Defense organization of our military.” that promotes cooperation and understanding between reservists and their civilian employers COMRADES IN THE FIELD and assists in the resolution of conflicts arising AND IN THE OFFICE from an employee’s military commitment. Finding fellow military comrades at Conoco- The liaison between the ESGR, employers and Phillips can be as easy as using military lingo and reservists are volunteer ombudsmen who assist battle jargon. There is also a huge word-of-mouth members of the guard and reserve in resolving dis- following. Conoco Phillips has a small-town feel putes with civilian employers through mediation. in that sense; everyone knows someone who has Carpenter, an Army Bronze Star Medal recipient, served, is serving or has loved ones currently Above: Conrad Jahn, serves as an ombudsman for the state of serving. It’s a community born from necessity of area technician, La Junta Pipeline, and a and recently won the Missouri Committee’s ESGR support, shared experience and care. member of the Ombudsman of the Year Award for his service. “This word-of-mouth group was a big part of National Guard “When a conflict arises, the ESGR ombudsman my desire to start an official veterans group at Below: On Friday, will remain neutral, listen to what the employee Conoco Phillips,” said Marketing Product and Nov. 11, 2011, the and employer have to say, and provide informa- Image Specialist Bill Brown, a U.S. Air Force Houston chapter of the Veteran and Military tion to help guide them in reaching an agree- Vietnam War veteran and coordinator of the Employee Resource ment,” Carpenter said. Houston-based Veteran’s Employee Network. Group hosted the event Conrad Jahn, area technician, La Junta Pipeline, “We hope the group will help increase military Veterans Day – A Time to Honor to celebrate is a member of the Colorado National Guard, veteran retention rates and improve productivity, the holiday. serving as a crew chief and maintenance techni- but I’m also looking forward to raising the level of cian. Recently, Brad Phillips, Jahn’s supervisor, and pride for Conoco Phillips veterans. We have stories Conoco Phillips Pipe Line Company were awarded to share that will build understanding and connect the ESGR Patriot Award for their role in support- nonmilitary with military.” ing the Colorado National Guard. It’s also a way to help a nonmilitary town “Conoco Phillips is very supportive of the remember their service members.

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“Vets go from handling nuclear weapons, submarines, missiles and B52s, but then come home and are unqualified – ” for many jobs it can be really tough. – Bill Brown

“Houston is not a military town like San Antonio or San Diego,” said Randi Diskey, gas scheduler, Commercial, and former Army brat. “Moving to Houston was an adjustment in that sense – the town doesn’t really understand the culture or lifestyle of active military.”

BE ALL YOU CAN BE Hiring veterans is an attractive benefit for both the company and vets. President Obama’s Ameri- can Jobs Act would provide employers with a credit of $4,800 for hiring veterans and expand the Wounded Warriors tax credit for hiring soldiers with service-related disabilities to $9,600. As thou- sands of veterans return home every day, the need to connect skills with applicable jobs is critical. Jahn is living proof of how military skills can be Those who have worked on military missions put to good use at ConocoPhillips. “In the mili- see the connection in specialized skills and knowl- tary, I learned to work on everything from genera- edge to applications. Many know tors to aircraft control systems. This helped me the specifics of fuel transport, have geographic to develop a systematic methodology of trouble- map-making skills and the specialized safety cul- shooting and repairing all types of equipment and ture already ingrained. has helped tremendously in my current role as a “When companies hire veterans or anyone who pipeline instrument and electronics technician.” served in the military, they are hiring leaders,” For more information on what Conoco Phillips Silves said. “They are disciplined, will show up to is doing to hire veterans, see the military recruit- work every day on time, and will learn their jobs ment story on Page 76. and perform to the best of their ability.” A SIMPLE THANK YOU WILL DO The Veterans Employee Networks can also help talk through potential job opportunities for “People don’t think to appreciate their service veterans and their families – a desperately needed members as they would their local police, fire- resource with so many veterans returning home fighters and EMS. We are doing the same act of to a struggling economy. service and protection as these organizations; IT Shared Services Analyst Fred Fields has two we’re just not as visible,” Silves said. sons in the military. Christofer, an Army Ranger, “I am often asked ‘How can I help? What can I Above: Randi Diskey, has participated in several covert missions, and do to support our troops?’” Rhodes said. “I typi- gas scheduler, Commercial Fredrick Jr., a Naval Academy graduate, flies jets cally have the same answer: Remember that we are a nation at war and that one of the best indi- Top: Fred Fields, and helicopters as a Navy pilot. He was also a analyst, IT Shared major participant in the Haiti relief effort. “Other vidual contributions you can make is to tell any Services, and his son, than jobs within the government, there is no clear soldier, airman, sailor or marine you see, ‘Thank Christofer, an Army connection to other opportunities, even though you.’ It goes straight to their heart. This simple Ranger their skills are so advanced and varied.” appreciative gesture goes a long way.” ■

spirit Magazine 39 San Juan powwow Native American Appreciation Day text and photography by Patrick Currey is a big hit he Four Corners region of the American TSouthwest is a fiercely beautiful land that leaves the lucky visitor awestruck by some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world. This landscape has formed the very backdrop of our collective legends about the Old West from films like John Ford’s classic “Stagecoach” to the recent remake of “True Grit,” shot on location in the canyons and badlands of Northern .

Above: The Four For the ConocoPhillips San Juan Business Unit Corners region of- (SJBU), it is home to four distinct and vibrant fers breathtaking Native American tribes considered valued stake- views like Shiprock with Sleeping Ute holders in a highly prized value chain that contin- Mountain in the ues to push management of this world-class asset background. to the pinnacle of success. Right: Mr. and In September, some 250 ConocoPhillips employ- Mrs. Eddie Box Jr., ees participated in the first-ever SJBU-sponsored Southern Ute Indian tribe Native American Appreciation Day in Farmington, N.M. The event showcased native artisans with demonstrations of finely woven Navajo textiles, stunning examples of sterling silver and turquoise inlay, and filigreed custom beadwork. Traditional native dancing in full regalia was driven by the

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Stacey Chavez, Jicarilla Apache tribe, is the daughter of Production Multi- Skilled Operator Travis D. Chavez.

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Above: Among the many SJBU employ- ees participating in the day’s events were (left to right) Accounts Payable Assistant Erin Benally, Safety Critical Element Coordinator Alicia Maveu-Fuller, Defect Elimination Coordinator Doug Pierce and Opera- tions Assistant Kaci Parmelee. Far right: A view of the ancient Puebloan culture Spruce Tree House Ruins at Mesa Verde National Park Right: Al Retasket, Navajo Nation, dis- plays the exquisite bead and feather work characteristic of tradi- tional Navajo regalia.

Dancers from the Southern Ute tribe (Ignacio, Colo.) and Ute Mountain Ute tribe (Towaoc, Colo.). As a group, they performed the Bear Dance.

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“The ambassador program equips employees with knowledge about the company and the industry as a whole.” – Kaci Parmelee

hypnotic beat of tom-toms. Speakers represented each of the four regional native tribes: the Jicarilla Apache east of Farmington, the Southern Ute to the north, the Ute Mountain Ute to the northwest and the Navajo Nation to the west. Each spoke proudly of their rich ancestral heritage and the contemporary challenges to life on the reservation. The success of the gathering lies in many

Stakeholder Engagement Specialist Michelle Bow- man Ahlm said. The day’s festivities were kicked off by SJBU Below: Jerek Grant, General Manager Roy Lyons, who stressed the Navajo Nation importance of the partnership with the tribes of the Four Corners region. “In the San Juan Business Unit, roughly 9 percent of our company-operated production and 7 percent of our company-operated wells are on the tribal lands,” he said. “We consider these Native American tribes to be key stakeholders, and we work very hard to maintain our relationships with representatives from these tribes.” months of preplanning for what is expected to Stacey Oberly, director, Cultural Preservation become an annual event. The seeds were sown at Department for the Southern Ute tribe, said, “It an early 2011 town hall meeting with the Stake- was very nice working with the event planners. holder Engagement group. They said, ‘Whatever you guys decide to do, “Their presentation revolved around encourag- we’ll support you.’ We thought, ‘Wow. This ing us to become local ambassadors, getting out is incredible!’ It was a great opportunity and engaging the community,” said Kaci Parmelee, to not only showcase the tribal culture assistant, SJBU Operations. “The ambassador pro- through the Bear Dance and beadwork gram equips employees with knowledge about the demonstration, but also to talk about our company and the industry as a whole.” success in contemporary issues, like the Native American Appreciation Day was spon- Southern Ute Growth Fund and the private sored by the SJBU’s unique Diversity and Inclusion Southern Ute Montessori Academy.” (D&I) Network, which invites all local employees Oberly, a former linguistics and Native to come together to promote a better working American studies professor at the University environment. of Arizona, explained that the Southern Ute “This year, our D&I Network has put in a lot of tribe chose a checkerboard allotment as tribal hard work to focus on diversity of social styles, cre- lands were being formed in the 19th cen- ating an inclusive environment and embracing the tury. The checkerboard arrangement meant diverse ethnic community in which we operate,” that every other parcel was allotted for

spirit Magazine 43 San Juan “As a family unit, in your clan, you’re all brothers and sisters.” – Maxine Bowman

Top: Joann Benally, nonindigenous homesteading. Navajo Nation “In a way, having a checkerboard reservation has Far right: Maxine allowed us to be more progressive as evidenced R. Bowman with daughter, Michelle by our financial plan and our business endeavors,” Bowman Ahlm, spe- Oberly said. In fact, the Southern Ute are among cialist, Stakeholder the most business-savvy tribes in the nation, utiliz- Engagement ing 21st century financial management techniques, Below right: SJBU including highly successful diversified energy and General Manager Roy Lyons and his real estate holdings. wife, Paula, take a One challenge facing many native peoples is moment to pose with diminishing use of their language. “I think we have Aaron Woody, Navajo an estimated 40 to 50 native speakers left,” Oberly Nation. said. “Of those, the majority are 60 or older, so our Code Talkers. The unbreakable secret code of the language is in severe danger of dying out.” Ober- Navajo language helped ensure an allied victory in ly’s newly created Cultural Preservation Depart- the Pacific. ment is part of the Southern Ute’s unwavering “When they came back from the war, they were commitment to keep their native dialect alive. very secretive. They never said anything,” Bowman Navajo tribe guest speaker Maxine Bowman said. It was nearly 40 years after the fact that she discussed the importance of clans in Navajo cul- found out what true heroes her brothers were. ture. “Our clan system is what holds us together “They held to honor; they held to the code. It as family. It forms our relationships and keeps us was so amazing,” she said, fighting back a tear. connected to our roots,” she said. “As a family “It stems from our very true feelings for Mother unit, in your clan, you’re all brothers and sisters.” Earth, which is our land.” Native Americans are an intensely patriotic While a small token, Native American Apprecia- group. Two of Bowman’s brothers, Melvin and tion Day is one way the SJBU is acknowledging the Samuel, served in the highly decorated, legendary contributions of its valued neighbors and the joint World War II communications unit known as the stewardship of the land that binds them together. ■

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Left: Norman Lopez, Ute Mountain Ute tribe, fills the air with traditional flute music. Below left: A Ute Mountain princess proudly awaits her turn to dance. Below: Puebloan at Mesa Verde National Park. The kiva is a sacred cer- emonial space for the Puebloan.

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Tour de Timor 2011:

Bigger, better,by Catherine Biss Top left: Team Over 600 km of grueling climbs, rough terrain and meandering Conoco Phillips stands ready to start the race. mountainous roads – and that was just the office activities! Top right: President Ramos-Horta con- gratulates ABU-West The Australian Business Unit (ABU) has sponsored peace, encourage tourism and cross-cultural President Todd the Tour de Timor since the inaugural race in exchange, and foster national pride among the Creeger on completing the final stage of the 2009. This year was the biggest yet, with a team Timorese community. This year’s theme was Peace race. of 14 employees participating from Perth, Darwin Begins With Me. Over 400 riders from 18 countries Below: The Sultans of and Brisbane. Back in the office, employees shared participated in the race, which took them through Spin, (from left) Legal the experience by participating in 10 weeks of Timor-Leste’s most remote districts and beautiful Counsel Alexandrea activities, including fitness challenges, bike safety countryside and gave them a unique insight into Thompson, Legal and Corporate Affairs VP seminars and fundraising efforts. Timorese life and culture. Jack Griffin, Contrac- Tour de Timor is an initiative of Timor-Leste tor Alexandra Matich, President Jose Ramos-Horta. The mountain bike CONOCOPHILLIPS’ INVESTMENT and Legal Administra- IN THE COMMUNITY tive Assistant Vanessa race is part of a series of major events to promote Bombak, received the ConocoPhillips is the operator of the Bayu- best-dressed team Undan joint venture. The Bayu-Undan Field is prize. located in the Joint Petroleum Development Area in the Timor Sea, between Northern Australia and Timor-Leste. ConocoPhillips strives to be recognized as a valued member of the Timorese community, supporting initiatives that provide sustainable benefits, particularly for the nation’s youth. ConocoPhillips Australia is a Gold Sponsor of the Tour de Timor, providing $150,000 in support for the race, which assists the participation of over 100 Timorese district and national riders. This contribution provides the riders with bikes, equip- ment and other support to allow them to train and compete in the event.

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Top left: Conoco- Phillips clapping balloons were a hit with the local children. Top right: A bird’s-eye view of the 2011 Tour tougher de Timor

By supporting local Timorese riders, ConocoPhillips is encouraging the development of young role models within the community. These riders become local heroes as they pass through the villages, and young children aspire to one day compete in the race. In 2011, Pat Jonklaas crosses the finish one young man who suffers from polio was offered a line at Com - stage job in President Ramos-Horta’s office due to the cour- 4 of the race. age he showed in riding the Tour de Timor. The event, now in its third year, is much antici- pated by the local communities through which the race passes. Each village comes out in support of the Timorese and international riders. There is a strong sense of community as the crowds cheer on the Timorese representatives, no matter which district they are from. Gene Till had a firsthand experience of this as he rode into one of the villages. “There was a steep, long climb to the finish line, and the villagers crowded both sides of the chute to cheer us on. There must have been 300 or 400 people there. One of the Timorese riders sprinted from behind me to pass me at the finish. I could tell by the roar of the crowd that something was up as he approached, and when he passed me at the finish line, the crowd just went wild! It was incredible, and I was never so happy to get passed at the finish line in my life,” Till said. ConocoPhillips also encourages females to partici- pate in the race through sponsorship of the women’s leader jersey and the award for Women’s Open Cham- pion. A ConocoPhillips representative presented the women’s leader jersey at the end of each stage. Con- gratulations to Peta Mullins who won the Women’s

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Open division and became an honorary member of team ConocoPhillips. Sponsorship of the event also raises awareness of ConocoPhillips within the Timorese community. This year, hundreds of ConocoPhillips banners lined the streets in Dili and the villages, and the ConocoPhillips clapping balloons were very popu- lar with the children as they cheered on the riders.

TEAM CONOCOPHILLIPS This year, 14 ConocoPhillips employees from Perth, Darwin and Brisbane participated in the race – some for the first time, and others brought onboard their experience from participating in previous years. The race was particularly dif- ficult this year, covering over 600 km in six days, including some of the country’s steepest hills and toughest roads.

Above: Raising the profile of Conoco- The Race Phillips in the community, Rob Date: Sept. 11-16, 2011 Rutherford reaches Race type: Mountain bike (MTB) the finish line Route: Timor-Leste (Central east and coastal) guided by an array Distance: 607.4 km, with climbs up to 1,200 m of Conoco Phillips banners. Level of difficulty: Brutal Participants: 420 riders from 18 countries Top left: Local chil- dren cheer on the riders. Team ConocoPhillips Top right: Tour de Roger Decurtins, Operations Technician Timor in a Day em- Darren Francis, Analyst ployee challenge Adam Humphryson, Senior Finance Analyst Far right: Timor Presi- Chris Jarvis, Applications Analyst Three ConocoPhillips riders completed the race dent Ramos-Horta Pat Jonklaas, Principal Geophysicist in the top 80. Congratulations to Peter Talbot, with the Conoco- Mark Lewis, Senior Commercial Advisor Phillips team and Graham Merrey, Deputy Bayu-Undan Adam Humphryson and Roger Decurtins for such support staff Operations Manager a great finish. Tom Roach, Production Engineer Special mention must go to Pat Jonklaas, who Rob Rutherford, Staff Geologist has completed the race three years running. “The Matt Schmidt, Analyst Tour de Timor is a truly magnificent event and a David Sheley, Staff Geologist great opportunity to experience the culture and Peter Talbot, WAVES Facilitator hospitality of the Timor-Leste people. It was an Gene Till, Supply Chain Manager Troy Watson, Operations Technician Guest rider: Todd Creeger, President, Australia-West 48 ConocoPhillips Tour de Timor

honor and privilege to be able to participate,” de Timor spin instructor ensured that employees Top left: ABU-West Jonklaas said. experienced a real insight into the race route with President Todd Creeger congratu- This year, the team was joined by a very special plenty of uphill climbs and speedy descents. The lates Peta Mullins on ConocoPhillips representative. On invite from office successfully completed two loops of the winning the Women’s President Ramos-Horta, ABU-West President Todd Tour de Timor route, cycling over 1,200 km in Open division. Creeger joined the final stage of the race as a show nine hours. The challenge is on for next year. Top right: Adam of support for this nation-building initiative (and Perth and Darwin employees got behind some Humphryson to find out just how hard this race really was!). significant fundraising efforts. The ConocoPhillips “I have attended the race previously, but after Tour de Timor team nominated Suai Orphanage participating in the final stage, I have a huge in Timor-Leste as the chosen charity for employee respect for our employees and all of the riders who fundraising. A total of $3,000 was raised, which took on all six stages of the race through some of was matched by the company to make a total the country’s toughest terrain,” Creeger said. donation of $6,000. Sister Elsa, who cares for over The team was supported by a crew of employees 80 children at the orphanage, was touched by the from Perth and Dili who coordinated community support of ConocoPhillips employees. engagement, logistics and on-the-ground support. Whether participating in the race, the employee Back in the office, employees shared the experi- challenges or fundraising for Suai Orphanage, the ence of Tour de Timor by participating in 10 ABU really stepped up support for this significant weeks of activities, such as bike-safety seminars, community event. Peace Begins With Me was an fitness challenges and fundraising efforts. The important message for the local and international highlight of the employee program was the Tour community and one that was embraced by all de Timor in a Day employee challenge at the Perth who participated. office. Team Perth set their sights on completing Plans are now under way for 2012. This year’s the 600-km route of the Tour de Timor in one team has already forgotten the pain of it all, but day – on spin bikes! Level three meeting rooms one question remains: Could it possibly be any big- were converted into spin rooms. A special Tour ger, better or tougher? ■

President Ramos- Horta, Timor-Leste Country Manager Jose Lobato- Goncalves and Timorese riders attend the bike hand- over event where the local riders are given their ConocoPhillips- sponsored bikes and equipment.

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Symposium by Nellie Betzen

magine being able to connect nearly 1,500 geologists,

geophysicists and reservoir engineers globally. Well, no need to Iimagine any longer, because it is now a reality through an event of epic virtual proportions – the 2011 Subsurface Symposium.

The Subsurface Symposium took place from people in virtual attendance. The technology Nov. 29 to Dec. 8 through a unique approach is astonishing and provides for cutting-edge to conferencing. It used virtual technologies knowledge sharing. adapted to enhance interactivity, which enabled “The technical capabilities that were com- people from across the globe to come together bined to bring the symposium together were through a single portal. Each conference ses- impressive,” said Ken Tubman, general man- sion streamed live for three hours daily while ager, Subsurface Technology, and symposium also being recorded for playback in different champion. “It was great to have the opportunity time zones throughout the world. This virtual to bring our technical staff together from around meeting-room technology is made possible by the world to share their knowledge and ideas.” computer networking company The first two days of the symposium were through the use of high-security connections large-scale events hosted from the gymnasium to deliver interactive presentations, videos and at Conoco Phillips headquarters in Houston, Larry Archibald downloads. The same technology is used by Texas, with more than 300 people in attendance provides an update such high-profile organizations as NASA, the and hundreds tuning in globally throughout on the Exploration portfolio. White House and the Department of Energy the day via Cisco’s LiveStream and its recorded and has succeeded with more than 17,000 equivalent Cisco SimLive. On the first day,

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Aberdeen Poster Ambassador Coordinators Kat McFadden and Paul McQuillan prepare for the poster session. Left: In Anchorage, Lindsay Hunter, Adam Lewis, Pilar Whitworth and Alan Campbell discuss the talks.

The Wellness Center gymnasium was the venue for the ex- ecutive and technical keynote addresses.

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attendees had the opportunity to hear from senior leaders, including Marianne Kah, chief economist, who talked about the long-term energy outlook; Red Cavaney, senior vice president, Government Affairs, who reflected on our political climate; Larry Archibald, senior vice president, Exploration and Business Development, who gave an update on Conoco Phillips’ portfolio; and Mike Gustafson, vice president, Exploration and Business Develop- ment, who spoke to attendees about capturing global opportunities. Jim Handschy, general man- ager, global chief of Geosciences, and symposium Above: Marianne Kah champion, then hosted a panel discussion featuring consisted of seven concurrent three-hour ses- tells the audience about the long-term Archibald and Ryan Lance, senior vice president, sions of eight talks each that were transmitted via energy outlook. Exploration, International, and future ConocoPhil- WebEx Events Center. That’s a total of 56 talks Top: In the war room, lips CEO, regarding the company’s organic growth per day. The presenters’ talks streamed live from connections were strategy. Because the symposium is an excellent speaker rooms all over the world equipped with managed among example of the technologies available to encour- webcams and a telephone bridge, and global view- Cisco, Houston and all the global attendee age knowledge sharing, Dan Ranta, director of ers in attendee conference rooms could send in rooms. Attending were Knowledge Sharing, closed the first day with a talk questions for the presenter to answer during the (clockwise from left) on the power of connections. Day Two featured live session via the online WebEX Q&A forum. Eddie Saenz, Doug Berry, Cinthia Milburn, large, technical talks focused on new technologies Although the live sessions were accessible to Wes Malaby, Abby and major projects, such as the Jasmine, Tiber and more than 85 percent of the technical staff during Meade, Juli Hennings, Eagle Ford producing field development programs. their working or dinner hours, more than 200 Andrew Felton, Jon “The first two days of the conference were staff members work in time zones for which the Stone and Sean Orta. really exciting as employees across the globe had sessions occurred at night, which posed unique Above right: Femi Jokanorla and Jim the chance to listen to and interact with top man- challenges. One session was hosted from Anchor- Chodzko discuss their agement and technical experts about projects that age with presenters from Alaska, Beijing and poster with Julymar are central to the strategic direction of the com- Jakarta speaking live during the evening hours in Morantes. pany,” said Juli Hennings, manager, Geoscience Houston. Excellence, and symposium chair. “We were very “We prerecorded more than 50 presenters for impressed with the engagement of the executive playback during the live broadcast, particularly if leadership during the Subsurface Symposium.” the authors lived in Asia-Pacific time zones or in The technical heart of the symposium really Alaska or Russia where ice and snow could make got under way during the next five days. Each day travel to the office dangerous early or late in the

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“The first two days of the conference were really exciting as employees across the globe had the chance to listen to and interact with top management and technical experts about projects that are central to the strategic direction of the company.” – Juli Hennings

day during December,” said Abby Meade, IT busi- planning committee sent out a call for abstracts ness analyst and Symposium Logistics Team lead. to the global Geology, Geophysics and Reservoir “Each business unit had to arrange for multiple Engineer (GGRE) technical staff and received an speaker rooms and attendee rooms that would overwhelming response from locations such as connect to our Houston-based war room and to Norway, Australia, China, Russia, Malaysia, Indo- Cisco’s professional producers in California.” nesia and the Americas. Each session was played back twice for other “We received 462 abstracts and accepted 284 parts of the globe, and questions raised overnight of them as talks,” Hennings said. “Originally, we were posted to discussion boards like those used had planned to do about half that, but when we in our Knowledge Sharing Networks of Excel- received so many abstracts, we realized that people lence (NoEs), with automatic alert capabilities. were really hungry to share what they knew.” The symposium essentially set up its own NoE That hunger led to 114 hours of knowledge with a front-page Ask & Discuss roll-up that pro- shared during the symposium, equivalent to moted the most recent and popular discussions more than 14 eight-hour work days. The talks fell to the top of the page. This not only kept the into categories such as Conventional Resources, conversations going during the conference, but Unconventional Reservoirs, Unconventional also allows for extended discussions now that the Fluids, Future Technologies, Integrated Modeling conference has concluded. Value-Risk-Uncertainty and a variety of special “As people add to the discussions, we can watch topics. The team could then put together a sched- Above: Ken Tubman, Subsurface Symposium the front page of the NoE and see what people ule using these categories, which made it easier co-champion are most interested in,” Hennings said. “We for conference attendees to choose which sessions Below: Subsurface expected to have a whole lot of activity during were of most interest. All selected abstracts were Symposium co-champion the conference, and we were right. We’ll take also uploaded online so attendees had a chance to Jim Handschy (far left) hosts an executive panel hot topics from the Q&A and convert them into preview them before the symposium. featuring (left to right) OneWiki articles to capture the knowledge that “We were thrilled at the interest from the Marianne Kah, Red was created.” variety of locations and subject-matter experts Cavaney, Larry Archibald, To gather speakers for the symposium, the throughout our global operations,” Handschy Ryan Lance and Mike Gustafson.

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“It reaffirms that knowledge sharing is highly valued by our employees, which is one of the corporate traits that distinguishes ConocoPhillips from many of our competitors.” – Jim Handschy

The Moscow Poster Team included (left to right) Igor Kuvaev, Sergei Skvortsov, Maxim Shabalin, Marina Barabanova, Bret Fossum, Bayrta Byurchieva and Sergei Danilkin.

said. “It reaffirms that knowledge sharing is allowed attendees to select their locations, then to highly valued by our employees, which is one of select talks and posters by business unit, author, the corporate traits that distinguishes Conoco- theme, interest area, day, etc., as well as allowing Phillips from many of our competitors. It also for keyword searches. Once the attendee’s search demonstrates that this format has the potential to and selection was complete, the tool produced a enhance our knowledge-sharing capabilities.” customized day-by-day schedule, including times All selected abstracts were made available and local conference rooms, a customized abstract Poster Ambassador online via a unique customized abstract search booklet, and the capability to load the individual Katie Hulsey explains tool developed by U.K. Chief Reservoir Engi- talks to the attendee’s personal Outlook calendar. Mark Dahl’s poster from the Canada BU neer Andy Scott using Excel and Visual Basic for “We realized that with more than 400 abstracts to Kate Bower. Applications. The My Favorite Abstracts tool to view, if someone spent only three minutes per abstract, it would take them more than 20 hours just to read them,” Scott said. “We believe that the My Favorite Abstracts tool allowed for an effective experience in finding the material that most inter- ested each individual.” A major challenge of the virtual symposium was finding creative ways to engage the global workforce to make the conference feel more interactive. Gathering together locally for the globally transmitted and broadcast talks was a great strategy, but it was not enough. Local poster sessions were the key to getting face-to-face

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In Indonesia, the talks were aired from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. and also from 8-11 a.m.

interactions going. In total, more than 130 posters happen. “We started really digging in deep and were created. planning this as a global team in December of But how can you have interactive poster ses- 2010,” Hennings said. “Our 45 technical planning sions when the authors might be thousands of committee members, 20 business unit advisory miles away? At each location, poster ambassa- council members and 20 logistics team members dors selected posters that interested them and did an excellent job of making this an extremely volunteered to connect with the author to learn worthwhile knowledge-sharing event, both about the topic. Then the ambassador presented locally and globally, while experimenting with their adopted posters to interested local attend- different ways of connecting for conferences yet ees on behalf of the author – some posters were to come. And best of all, we built strong relation- adopted in five locations. Another unique way of ships in our own Planning Team network that sharing posters was through the use of YouTube- will last long into the future.” ■ style YouPosters, which were assembled as 5-to-10-minute videos alongside a PowerPoint of figures derived from a poster. “At first, some people were a little disappointed Above: Andy Scott created the My that we weren’t doing a face-to-face conference,” Favorite Abstracts Hennings said. “But attendance from outside of search tool. Houston doubled relative to previous conferences, Left: Poster ambas- satisfying our goal of global inclusion. Everyone sador Hugh Alley appreciated that we did things like the poster ses- brought some core samples to help sions, poster ambassadors and YouPosters to give illustrate his ad- the event a more interactive feel.” opted poster from The final day of the symposium featured Tub- Indonesia. man as host of a panel discussion on capturing Below: Abby Meade, competitive advantage with Don Hrap, president, Logistics team lead, and Juli Hennings, Americas; Jim Taylor, president, Indonesia; Steinar symposium chair, Vaage, president, Norway; Richard Lunam, vice discuss the plan for president, Exploration and Production, North Day One. America Exploration; and Greg Leveille, general manager, Non-Conventional Resources. Hennings then showed the results of a recent global survey regarding connectivity within the Subsurface community – the perfect way to end a symposium that is all about forming connections. A panel discussion on knowledge capture and creation resulting from the symposium and symposium awards closed the conference. The first year for this virtual symposium was quite the success, and Hennings credits the hard work of all those involved for making it

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56 ConocoPhillips Leaving a legacy: Three generations at ConocoPhillips by Lauren Wall

Faces of ConocoPhillips

I had never taken the time work in 1948, jobs were scarce. My granddad spent every day to sit down and talk with my Months went by without work, working at that refinery. It was grandpa about his career with until a day in late April when a hot, back-breaking work, but Phillips Petroleum. So one day, Phillips Petroleum Company he never let it slow him down. after discussing baseball, the van pulled into a parking lot in “Sometimes it was heavy and weather and “Matlock,” I started Ardmore, Okla., recruiting men nasty in the refinery, but I could asking him questions about his to work at the refinery in Borger. always look forward to the next career. When I asked, “Grand- He jumped at the opportunity. day,” he said. dad, how do you feel about your “Jobs were hard to find when He started as a simple “yard son and now your granddaughter I was looking. It was a good gang” member, accomplishing working for the same company job, and I was proud to have everyday maintenance tasks as you did?” his response was it.” That began a 37-year career distributed by the shift foreman. simple and honest. “Well, it with Phillips and a lifetime of From there, he was promoted shows that Conoco Phillips is a memories in Borger, Texas. All to the yard gang truck driver good company to work for or my granddad knew that fateful and then on to the position of else people wouldn’t let their kids day was that he was getting the “lead off,” the right-hand man go to work for them,” he said. chance to provide for his family. to the shift foreman. Those roles When my granddad, James What he didn’t know was the were followed by 12 years of Alfred Wall, was looking for legacy he had begun. continued on next page

Left: Lauren and Ray spend time together while Lauren is home from college. Far left: James Alfred Wall enjoying a summer night with family Opposite page: Lauren proudly presents a display of a DVD about Bartlesville she pro- duced as an intern.

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Leaving a legacy (continued from previous page)

operations work. When I asked So, of course I was glad to see I attended weddings, funerals him what they oversaw, he said, him take the job.” and Christmas parties with my “We took raw crude and made My dad chose to work for dad’s co-workers. I even went to gas, diesel and . You Phillips after completing his Bring Your Daughter to Work know, the good stuff.” Later, he undergraduate degree in geol- Day when I was 10 years old. I moved to the chemical plant, ogy and his master’s in busi- will never forget waking up early, where he eventually became the ness accounting from West putting on my nicest Sunday shift foreman from 1979 until his Texas A&M University. Phillips dress and having my mom fix my retirement in 1985. offered him a job in production hair. I looked forward to that day My dad, James Ray Wall, accounting, which led to several all year long. took a full-time job with Phillips other jobs in finance. From Recently, my family’s invest- Clippings (courtesy three years later, on Dec. 19, there, he became an IT guy, ment in the company took us on of Grandma Aliomae 1988, exactly a year to the day taking him all over the world, vacation to Norway, where I was Wall) depict some of before my entrance into the working on projects. able to tour our offices in Tanan- the 37-year career of James Alfred Wall, world. My granddad told me I still remember the unique ger. I had the unique privilege of who started in the that was a proud day: “I thought experiences I had as a little girl meeting with communication yard gang at the he needed a job with perma- that allowed me to interact personnel and spent a lot of time Borger Refinery in 1948 and retired as a nence, something he could look with Phillips shift foreman in 1985. forward to every day like I did. employees.

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Left: Ray enjoys sailing the fjords in Norway. Below: Lauren plays Zero Heroine Chamille Leon dur- ing Bring the Future to Work day in Bartlesville, Okla.

staring out the windows, watch- choice. It was my turn to take ing supply boats come in and out the torch and run. I enjoyed my of the harbor supporting Ekofisk first summer immensely and and other offshore platforms in returned this past summer for a the North Sea. second round. The projects were I hadn’t thought a lot about challenging, and the people were where I would work when I got always helpful and engaging. older, but looking back, I had a As I complete my senior really great foundation for the year of college at Texas A&M things I would value in a com- University, I can be confident in pany. Because ConocoPhillips my knowledge and experience in friends and family surrounded the workforce. But more impor- me, my decision to intern in tantly, Conoco Phillips has cre- Bartlesville as a Corporate ated a rich history for my family, Shared Services communication which is something my granddad intern was an exciting and logical never expected 63 years ago.

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60 ConocoPhillips David Berryman Fretting to relieve stress by Starla Coody

Faces of ConocoPhillips

Inspired by his father, Pete, couldn’t walk away from it. I had I figured I could make a and the need to relieve to learn patience and realize that mandolin. Now it takes stress, David Berryman, super- I couldn’t do it all at one sitting.” two to three months to visor, Maintenance Rotating David uses maple for the build an instrument in my Equipment, Lake Charles Refin- back and sides of the instrument spare time. Instrument ery, channeled his stress into a and red spruce for the top. To building is probably a passion for musical instruments. date, he’s built 10 guitars and 13 cross between a furniture At his home workshop in Moss mandolins. Each piece is custom- maker, machinist and Bluff, La., he designs and builds ized with a Berryman-inscribed wood whittler.” mandolins and guitars. tailpiece and his trademark fleur- Once he had the pro- David’s passion started at an de-lis pearl inlay. On the neck cess down, David started selling Above: David is early age. “There were always of the instrument, fret wires are his creations. “Mandolins are considered a luthier, which is someone mandolins and guitars hanging tapped or pressed into slots in more of a niche clientele, but who makes or repairs on our walls. My father played the fingerboard. Fretting involves there is a huge market for high- stringed instruments. the mandolin; my older brother placing the fingers on the fret quality, custom-made guitars.” Opposite page: David played the guitar. My hands board such that the note played Each new instrument David strums and picks weren’t large enough to play the sounds clear and full. makes is one-of-a-kind, requiring one of his favorite handmade F-style guitar, so at 8, I started with the Mandolins have paired strings, meticulous detail and craftsman- mandolins, which is mandolin. Later, I turned to the versus guitars’ single strings. The ship. “I don’t really have a favor- the most difficult to guitar because I really wanted smaller size of the mandolin ite; like other builders, I’m trying build. to play the modern music my makes notes decay to silence to build the perfect instrument. photography by faster, which encourages tremolo If I ever do, I’ll keep it.” monsoursphotography. brother was playing. If there com were two to three family mem- (rapid picking of strings) to About every six months, bers around, we’d be playing. At sustain notes or chords. Paired David gathers with other guitar- every family reunion, many of strings facilitate this; musicians makers and musicians from my relatives brought their own use the pick to strike each of the Southwest Louisiana and East instruments. pair alternately, evoking a more Texas to eat, share stories and “I built the first two mando- full and continuous sound. tips, and pick. He plays his own lins for my granddaughters; it David’s workshop is filled instruments; his current choice was a way to handle the stress of with all the tools to complete is the mandolin. On Tuesday my son, Chris, serving in Iraq. his projects, but, he says, “Like nights, he and several others Then, I decided to make a guitar all other guys, I always need perform background music at for him. I did some research more tools.” the Lake Charles Farmer’s Mar- and made that first guitar from A machine maintenance ket. “It started out as whoever a high-quality kit. Eventually, supervisor at the refinery, David showed up each Tuesday, but I started designing different feels his work lends itself to the now we’re really starting to click. templates, forms and jigs to skills required to build musical We’re up to 30 songs. We may build my own designs. At first, I instruments. “As a machinist, try to do more as a group soon.”

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FACT SHEET September 2011 Why Natural Gas?

The development of this safe, plentiful, affordable and environmentally responsible energy resource can do more than create jobs, improve living standards and drive economic growth here in the United States. It can contribute to a healthier environment and higher quality of life in America and throughout the rest of the world. While there are many solutions that can help meet our energy needs into the future, natural gas and its benefits are available now. The vast supplies made available by new cutting-edge uses of technologies stand ready to fuel our economy for several generations.

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spirit Magazine 1963 In the News continued from previous page Coordinator Justin Merrell, assisted by followed by formal notification of VPP Renton terminal Renton Terminal Supervisor Jeff McBride Star status in May 2011. celebrates VPP Star and terminal employees Gary Anderson, “I want to acknowledge and commend John Parham and Ryan Swan, partici- our terminal employees who made VPP certification pated in the initial evaluation and inter- certification possible,” McBride said. he Conoco Phillips fuels distribu- views. Also lending a hand were West “The terminal operators are the ones who Ttion terminal in Renton, Wash., Coast Safety Coordinator Tom Thomson deserve the credit for 16 years without celebrated VPP Star certification at a cer- and Portland Terminal VPP Lead and an injury.” Also on hand for the VPP emony with employees and state officials celebration was Conoco Phillips Termi- on Aug. 30. Renton is the third Conoco- nals Manager Miles Kajioka, who joined Phillips Transportation terminal – joining McBride in praising the terminal work- company facilities in Portland, Ore., and “Our Renton employees force. “Our Renton employees have taken , Utah – to achieve Star have taken safety to a safety to a new level,” Kajioka said. certification under the Occupational As DOSH Director Dr. Michael Sil- Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) new level.” verstein presented terminal employees Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP). – Miles Kajioka with a VPP Star plaque and flag at the The VPP Star certification program Aug. 30 ceremonies, he challenged the recognizes safety and health systems Renton employees to share their knowl- that effectively go above and beyond West Coast Safety Improvement Team edge. “The themes of VPP are universal, OSHA standards to prevent and control Member Chris Vogel. but each facility’s application and imple- occupational hazards. Terminal personnel corrected three mentation is unique,” Silverstein said. Achieving Star status was a yearlong hazards identified by DOSH during the “As the best of the best in safety, we process that began with a complete site initial site evaluation and submitted a want you to share what you know and evaluation conducted in August 2010 by formal application for VPP Star certifica- learn with other Conoco Phillips sites, the Washington Division of Occupational tion in October 2010. DOSH paid a return your customers, your suppliers – even Safety and Health (DOSH). Conoco- visit to Renton in January 2011 for a final your neighbors in the local community,” Phillips Transportation Health and Safety audit and round of interviews. That was he said. t

Top right (from left): Ken Belcher, Gary Anderson, Russ Wittman, Ryan Swan and Jeff McBride. Above: Miles Kajioka (left) and Travis Wilke address employees. Left: Renton employees proudly display their VPP Star flag.

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Congratulations to the 2011 Technology Awards recipients

Technology Innovation Outstanding Young Scientist James L. Malandra Daniel Sultenfuss

Technology Innovation Outstanding Young Scientist Khalid Soofi Mark A. Hughes

Technology Achievement Outstanding Mentor Humber Coker Heater Optimization Megan Bennett Polar Tankers attain Shaun Frederick Mullins OHSAS 18001 certification Alex Hill Outstanding Mentor Bryony Hursthouse Scott Redman olar Tankers Inc. was recently recog- Dave Roe Pnized by the American Bureau of Ship- Lifetime Technology ping (ABS) for attaining the internationally Technology Achievement John C. Patterson recognized Occupational Health and Sand3D and Pipe3D Lifetime Technology Safety Assessment Series (OHSAS) 18001 Giin-Fa Fuh Edward L. Sughrue II certification. To qualify for certification, Bob Burton Polar’s vessels, offices and management Kenji Furui Intellectual Property systems were reviewed and audited by Eric Davis Seismic Acquisition Technology the ABS to determine if it met or exceeded Nabeel Abdelmalek Peter Eick the requirements of the standards that Kerri Hall Joel D. Brewer are set to proactively and systematically Kerry Freedman Intellectual Property manage the health and safety of employ- Bob Osborne ees, ultimately providing a safer and more productive work environment. Technology Champion Ed Sughrue While this certification is similar to that HydraWell Kristi Fjare of the Occupational Safety and Health Thomas Eugene Ferg Jane Yao Administration’s (OSHA) Voluntary Protec- Karen Bashford-Provence Edgar Lotero tion Programs (VPP), the Polar fleet does Jan Roger Berg Yun Bao not fall within OSHA jurisdiction and was Dag Breivik Alex Platon therefore not eligible to apply for the VPP Hans-Jacob Lund Tie-Pan Shi program. Thus, the decision was made Wenche Wergeland to pursue an internationally recognized David C. Limbert health and safety certification in lieu of Philip Hayden VPP. This latest certification compliments Gary J. Collins Polar’s existing ISO 9001 quality and Technology Champion 14001 environmental certifications. Al Keller Willie Chiang, senior vice president, Refining, Marketing, Transportation and Commercial, and members of the Trans- Right: Ed Sughrue, recipient of the Lifetime portation leadership team, recognized Technology Award, accepts his award. Polar’s achievement at a conference in Below: The recipients were recognized at Houston, Texas, in late September. an awards banquet in October. “We are extremely proud of our Polar Tankers organization for the example of operations excellence it displays to the company,” said Debbie Adams, presi- dent, Transportation. “The achievement of full certification is a reflection of Polar Tanker’s dedication to seek continu ous improvement in safety and environmental performance.” The ConocoPhillips Polar Tanker orga- nization is the only tanker company to achieve this certification to date and one of a select few to achieve this milestone in the shipping industry as a whole. t

spirit Magazine 65 In the News continued from previous page continued ▲ Pearce inducted into Petroleum Council Hall of Fame erry Pearce, manager, State Govern- Pment Affairs, Rocky Mountain Region, became the ninth inductee into the North Dakota Petroleum Council Hall of Fame at the association’s 30th Annual Meeting in late September in Bismarck. “Perry received this well-deserved recognition with a standing ovation from a crowded room of industry peers,” said Eileen Dey, manager, Regulatory, Mid-Continent Business Unit. “Perry is widely known and highly respected for his industry expertise and leadership. It is Former inductees (from left) John Morrison, Crowley Fleck; Perry Pearce; Ken Luff, a pleasure to work with Perry and was a Luff Exploration; and Wayne Biberdorf, WB Consulting special honor to sit next to him during his recognition.” 300 companies involved in all aspects of and the Montana Petroleum Association. Pearce is responsible for supervising the oil and gas industry. He continues to serve on the Petroleum Conoco Phillips’ state government rela- Pearce was a member of the Petroleum Council’s board of directors and execu- tions program in the states of Colorado, Council’s board of directors and execu- tive committee and currently serves as Utah, , Montana, North Dakota, tive committee when it was a joint effort co-chairman of the association’s safety South Dakota and Idaho. He has been of the Rocky Mountain Oil & Gas Associa- committee. a reliable asset for the North Dakota tion (RMOGA) and the American Petro- “Perry is a very talented individual Petroleum Council and its predecessor leum Institute (API). He was also on the who does an amazing job represent- organizations for 20 years. Pearce has board of directors of RMOGA and was ing the company every day,” said Jennifer contributed significantly to the func- instrumental in the transition from a mul- Stettner, general manager, State Gov- tions and activities representing oil and tistate association to independent state ernment Affairs. “It is great to see this gas in North Dakota, which is why he associations. Pearce has been an officer well-deserved recognition of his many was inducted into the Hall of Fame. The of several state associations, including achievements from the industry in North Petroleum Council represents more than the Petroleum Association of Wyoming Dakota.” t

Employee uses car to help raise money for wounded veterans

or the past 10 years, Alistair Stewart, To help publicize the charity event, two “Fast & Furious,” on the track. The Ffluids advisor, and his son, Athol, former Indy 500 winners drove Athol’s Skyline and two other cars featured in the have attended the Festival of Speed. Skyline, which was featured in the movie exhibit ran on Kendall® Motor Oil. t Held at the Goodwood House in Sussex, England, the festival showcases a variety of cars and accomplished drivers from around the world. A car enthusiast and avid racer, Athol entered his Nissan Skyline in the event. The Skyline, along with two other cars, was displayed against the backdrop of a British Army tank as part of an exhibit that raised money for two charities that help members of the armed forces who lost limbs serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. “Both these charities provide for the present and future needs of members of the armed forces who have suffered serious trauma injuries,” Alistair said. “A total of £2,814 was raised for these chari- ties by charging £1 to have a photograph with the Skyline and drivers over the four Athol Stewart’s modified Nissan Skyline was featured in front of a Challenger 2 British days of the show.” Army battle tank. The tank weighs 52 tons, with a top speed of 35 mph.

66 ConocoPhillips Committed to Excellence

ConocoPhillips Exploration and Production pursues Operations Excellence through continuous improvement of the Health, Safety and Environmental Management System and Operations Excellence Framework. Our goal is to have ZERO injuries, illnesses and incidents in our workplaces, homes and communities. HSE excellence throughout all of our worldwide operations is the foundation of our SPIRIT values and essential to our success. Strive for excellence!

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he 1,780-acre Santa Maria Refinery of calls ranging from medical aids; 1991. Early in his firefighting career, Tnear the central coast of California vehicle accidents; structure, vehicle Garcia earned his State Fire Marshall has five brave employees who are per- and wild fires; and hazmat incidents. Instructor certification at the Camp San forming double duty. They execute high- From his work with Atascadero, Lanier Luis Fire Drill grounds. It was during this stress, demanding and life-saving tasks has brought many great additions time that Garcia made his first contact both at work and in their personal lives, to the Santa Maria Fire and Safety with Conoco Phillips, which was doing because not only are they part of the department, including a new fresh-air its emergency response training at the Safety and Emergency Response team breathing system. His experience also grounds. Garcia decided to make a at the refinery, but they also selflessly enhances his ability to keep calm during career change and went to work for serve on community fire and rescue high-stress situations and to effectively Conoco Phillips full time. As an employee, teams. A previous spirit Magazine article, Garcia has also been an instructor at “Two hats off to you,” described similar the Corporate Fire Schools in Elko, two-hatter employees at the Wood River Nev., and at Texas A&M University. As Refinery. The term two-hatter refers to By working in fire and a licensed EMT and firefighter, Garcia an individual who works or volunteers for emergency rescue for outside has won several awards, one for assist- two different fire departments or emer- ing in saving the life of a Conoco Phillips gency response units. It comes as no agencies, these five employees employee who was involved in a vehicle surprise to find other employees across accident while on his way to work. In ConocoPhillips operations who also wear bring years of expertise and addition to his work at the refinery and two hats and exemplify the company’s knowledge to Conoco Phillips. with Cal Fire, Garcia also volunteers at SPIRIT values to the fullest. the Guadalupe Union School District in By working in fire and emergency coordinating fire safety education and rescue for outside agencies, these five leading school camping trips, which employees bring years of expertise and organize tactical responses and commu- earned him the district’s Volunteer of the knowledge to Conoco Phillips. Their skills nication during emergencies. In addition, Year Award in 2009-10. are constantly tested, which enables Lanier holds a position with the American Anthony Dibernardo is another Santa them to stay sharp and bring high levels Heart Association as a Basic Life Support Maria employee who practices his of medical care and emergency response (BLS) instructor and as a training center passion outside of work. Dibernardo techniques to the Santa Maria facility. faculty member for Helping Hands Health has five years of experience in fire and The first is Alan Lanier, a nearly Education. With this certification, Lanier rescue. Beginning at Conoco Phillips in 10-year veteran of Conoco Phillips with is able to keep all specialists current on 2008 in the Environmental department, five years as a member of the Santa their health care provider certifications, a he quickly joined the facility’s fire brigade Maria Fire and Safety team. On his off requirement for holding an EMT license in as an equipment operator. During that days from the refinery, Lanier works the state of California. same time, Dibernardo joined the San shifts for the Atascadero City Fire The next double-duty hero is Andy Luis Obispo County Fire Department. He Department as a reserve firefighter and Garcia who has been with Cal Fire, has been crucial in fostering joint training EMT. He responds to a wide variety California’s state fire department, since opportunities between Conoco Phillips

Above (left to right): Bernie Gallizio, Steve McNeil, Anthony Dibernardo and Andy Garcia Right: Alan Lanier

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and local fire departments. Most recently, he was promoted to supervisor of Safety and Emergency Response for the Santa Maria facility. Serving double duty, Dibernardo works days at the refinery and is on call nights and weekends to respond to community emergencies. Steve McNeil, an employee going on three years with Conoco Phillips, also dedicates his expertise to the local community. He is a firefighter and EMT with San Luis Obispo County and has more than 13 years of experience with the Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue Team. McNeil is a recognized leader in both technical rope rescue and swift-water rescue. His practical knowl- edge and ability to recognize hazards that are inherent to the petrochemical industry have helped McNeil develop a cache of rescue equipment needed spe- Matt Gass (left), supervisor, Commercial Risk, Pricing and Compliance Systems, and Clint cifically for the refinery application. Davis (right), analyst, Risk Systems The last two-hatter is Bernard Gal- lizio, who has been with the Santa Maria Houston Emergency departments. Members of the Houston Refinery for five years. He got his start Response Team helps Emergency Response Team include: in 1993 with the California Department Richard Brooks, Clint Davis, Matt Gass, of Forestry, now part of Cal Fire. In the fight area wildfires Tim Gray, Charlie Hooper, George McCoy area where Gallizio serves as an on-call he Emergency Response Team at and Clifford Riner. ConocoPhillips also firefighter, 1,200-1,500 calls come in T Conoco Phillips headquarters in provided much-needed equipment, each year – everything from medical aids Houston, Texas, works day in and day including an ERT pickup truck, a 14-foot to traffic collisions to structure fires. In out to maintain a safe environment for the response trailer, a three-quarter ton 2005, he was named Firefighter of the more than 3,000 employees and contrac- pickup truck, a small trailer and specially Year by the Oceano Elks Lodge 2504. tors on-site. The team is an invaluable equipped all-terrain vehicle, six genera- Gallizio’s specialties that he brings with asset to the company and to the commu- tors, four chainsaws, and seven sets of him to Conoco Phillips include rope nity, as shown by their volunteer efforts turnout gear. rescue, confined space rescue and in response to the recent wildfires in the The team, led by Hooper, arrived at hazmat. These skill sets help him provide Houston area. the command post at Magnolia High an exemplary level of safety service at In 2011, Texas experienced the worst School on the evening of Friday, Sept. 9. the refinery. For everybody in the depart- drought in its recorded history, with They were divided into two teams – one ment, day-to-day work safety is No. 1. scorching temperatures causing nearly assisted Aldine Engine 11, 1486 Division, The dedication and ability to form rela- 28,000 wildfires. Across the state, these and the other was assigned to Houston tionships with outside emergency rescue blazes burned approximately 4 million Fire. The teams’ primary duties were to organizations puts the Santa Maria acres and destroyed 3,000 homes. In the deploy hand lines and stop the fires from Refinery in a better position to be able Houston area, a large blaze threatened traveling. After working through the night, to handle a large accident. The refinery’s Montgomery, Waller and Grimes counties. the team returned to the Houston campus internal team has trained and worked Tens of thousands of acres succumbed the next morning, injury free. The incident with those external organizations that to the fires, residents were forced to command center was appreciative of can be called upon in case of emergency. leave their homes, and several roads and ConocoPhillips’ support. These outside organizations become schools were shut down. “It was wonderful and rewarding to familiar with refinery equipment and Conoco Phillips Emergency Response see our highly motivated and well-trained hazards, which allows them to act faster Team responded to these fires by sending responders work closely with their and with more knowledge should an several members to the Magnolia area local peers under such trying circum- emergency occur. This level of expertise to assist in the firefighting efforts. Many stances,” said Les McMillan, manager, and knowledge has brought the Safety members of the Emergency Response Crisis Management and Emergency and Emergency Response department of Team are two-hatters, which means in Response. “I am proud of our two-hatters HSE at Santa Maria to a level of extreme addition to working for Conoco Phillips, and their dedication to our surrounding professionalism. t they volunteer for local fire and rescue communities.” t

spirit Magazine 1969 In the News continued from previous page Engineering Academy individuals, engineers and leaders at computer-based training modules pre- Conoco Phillips.” sented by subject-matter experts, take acclimates new hires The current format of the EA was first knowledge assessments, participate in or many new hires, beginning implemented in 2011. The EA maximizes team-based assignments and live inter- Fa career with a sizeable, global the interaction between participants and active virtual classrooms, and complete a company may seem a bit overwhelming. their respective business unit subject- comprehensive software simulation that Thanks to the company’s Engineering matter experts, operations personnel takes them through the full upstream life Academy (EA), and a little help from the and support staff. cycle of a project, from exploring for a virtual world, hundreds of new-hire engi- “Unfortunately, many young engineers prospect to facility design. neers are making a seamless transition struggle to break the initial barriers to “The virtual nature of the Engineering into Conoco Phillips and thriving in their forming relationships with these individu- Academy provides the participants flex- new roles. als,” said Joey Bernica, reservoir engineer ibility as to what and when they choose “The mission of the Engineering and EA participant. “In many cases, rela- to study,” Bernica said. “This is espe- Academy is to introduce, encourage tionships forged during the Engineering cially important for new hires who have and promote the well-rounded devel- Academy can provide long-term value for relatively inflexible schedules and various opment of early career engineers at the company in the form of both knowl- educational backgrounds. The program Conoco Phillips,” said Adrian Angove- edge sharing and personal development.” allows for continuous global access to Rogers, director, Engineering Training. The 12-week program, primarily con- lectures by Conoco Phillips specialists in “We strive to provide our students with ducted virtually, begins with a 10-week a variety of fields.” the knowledge, resources and experi- online course, which allows participants Once participants have worked through ences that will enable them to realize to remain in their business units. EA the 10-week virtual portion of the EA, their highest potential as responsible participants watch training videos and they take a two-week break to catch up

Above left: Engineering Academy participants in Houston. Above: Students received hands-on instruction during part of the course. Below: While the majority of the course is taught virtually, participants spend the final two weeks in Houston.Left: Ten weeks of the course are conducted virtually.

70 ConocoPhillips continued ▲ on job-related work before participating an effective platform to deliver the virtual are expected to complete the program in the final two-week course in Houston. content and keep globally dispersed over the next two years. If the 2011 class Participants travel from Alaska, Australia, participants engaged. is any indication of the success of the Canada, Norway, the U.S., the U.K. and “We have worked hard to research program, future participants have much other business units for the final session. cutting-edge technologies available in to look forward to. “My favorite part of EA was, without “I’ve achieved a good overall under- a doubt, the final weeks in Houston,” standing of how we, as a company, said Dag Stian Holvik, associate pipeline “The virtual nature of the operate. I’ve developed my own skills, engineer in Norway. “The combination and received an overview of where to of interesting lectures, exciting work- Engineering Academy provides the find the people with the competence to shops and the way it wrapped up all participants flexibility as to what be able to answer my questions,” Holvik the subjects we had been working on said. “Finally, I would like to add the in the weeks leading up to the Houston and when they choose to study.” benefits of the networking opportunities stay made it the definite highlight of the – Joey Bernica available during the academy, especially academy. The entire academy was well- between the participants. Two of the organized, and especially the content of participants have visited the Norway these final weeks was impressive.” the learning field to help address these office after the academy, and both times Organizing such a program for global challenges,” said Lawrence Stevens, they have contacted those of us who participants does not come without its who coordinates the EA. “We are making attended EA together to meet during challenges. Organizers must accommo- great progress.” their stay. And I wouldn’t hesitate to do date participants in different time zones, In 2011, 70 engineers participated in the same if I should travel to Conoco- keep track of virtual participation, find the academy. More than 200 employees Phillips offices abroad.” t

Above: Global participants listen to a presentation in Houston. Above right: Participants also took part in recreational activities while in Houston. Right: The course enables participants to engage with leaders throughout the company. Below: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jim Mulva speaks with Engineering Academy participants.

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campaigns director at Brake. “Slowing doors installed on coolers at 180 service News Briefs down to 20 mph or below in built-up stations by year end. New stations will be areas is a life-saving act – if more drivers fitted with closed coolers from the start. Alliance Refinery named one of committed to doing this, our communi- This measure alone will cut energy con- ’ Best Places to Work ties would be far-safer places for families sumption used for cooling by 40 percent. Conoco Phillips Alliance Refinery was to get out and about on foot and bicycle The estimated reduction in carbon emis- recently selected as a 2011 Best Place without fear of fast traffic.” sions per station exceeds 4 tons per year. to Work by New Orleans City Business Many of the sites received hun- “With our Green Wave, we are sending Magazine. Started in 2003, Best Places dreds of signatures, with one site, Intake a clear signal to our business partners to Work recognizes New Orleans’ 50 top 4 in Mexborough, South Yorkshire, col- and customers: The most efficient and employers, including 35 large and 15 small lecting an incredible 2,617 signatures. environmentally friendly operations have companies. Honorees are chosen based “We’re delighted with the level of high priority in all areas of our company,” on an assessment of benefits offered, support we have received for this cam- said Manfred Merchel, manager, Engi- including average salary, health care, paid paign and would like to thank everyone neering and Procurement, Conoco- time off and employee programs, coupled who has taken the trouble to sign our Phillips Germany. with an online survey of employees. pledge forms. This is clearly an emotive A further measure for reducing energy and important issue for everyone in the consumption at the stations is the use Royal Shakespeare Theatre gives local communities around the sites that of LED lighting. Beginning in August, all children opportunity to sing took part in this campaign. Hopefully by new service stations were equipped with Armonico Consort (AC), a music edu- raising awareness, we will, in turn, help to this innovative shop lighting that saves cation charity, brought together three improve safety on our local roads,” said up to 25 percent in energy compared to regional AC Academy choirs made up of Tony Conway, marketing manager at JET. conventional lamps. In comparison to more than 300 children from 30 schools, outdated incandescent light bulbs, the the main adult choir and the symphony Chevron Phillips Chemical is the savings potential is as high as 40 percent. orchestra for a performance of Carl Orff’s ICIS Company of the Year Due to this high potential in energy “Carmina Burana” in the region’s most In October, ICIS Chemical Business savings, 120 existing JET service sta- iconic venue, the new Royal Shakespeare magazine named Chevron Phillips tions will also be fitted with LED lighting Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. Conoco- Chemical Company the ICIS Company by the end of next year. And this is just Phillips sponsored the concert, and of the Year. The company came in first the kickoff for the Green Wave – more employees of U.K. and Ireland Market- among a group of elite petrochemical energy-saving measures will follow. ing were given the opportunity to join players, including ’s SABIC, Armonico Consort’s main adult choir Austria-headquartered Borealis, U.S.- ConocoPhillips sells $2 billion of for the performance. Stefan Wulkan, based Dow Chemical and Netherlands- U.S. pipeline assets manager, U.K. and Ireland Marketing, and based LyondellBasell. In 2010, Chevron ConocoPhillips has entered into agree- Emma Cook, analyst, Specialty Products, Phillips Chemical’s net income jumped ments to sell its interests in two U.S. accepted this offer and attended the six 126 percent to a record $1.39 billion on pipeline companies for a total of rehearsals leading up to the concert, 33 percent higher sales of $11.2 billion. $2 billion. which involved two performances. Through the first half of 2011, Chevron The company has definitive agree- Phillips Chemical reported $1.07 billion ments with a subsidiary of Caisse de More than 14,000 JET in net income. “It is quite a stunning dépôt et placement du Québec to sell its customers agree 20 is Plenty for story of progress and achievement over 16.55 percent interest in Colonial Pipeline local communities the past decade that we are very proud Company and Colonial Ventures LLC. Earlier this summer, 72 JET sites around of,” said Peter Cella, CEO of Chevron The transaction is anticipated to close the United Kingdom joined forces with Phillips Chemical. in the first quarter of 2012 following the road-safety charity Brake to launch JET’s completion of contractual Rights of First 20 is Plenty campaign. Aimed at encour- Conoco Phillips Germany Refusal review by the existing sharehold- aging a communitywide commitment to initiates energy efficiency program ers in Colonial. improving road safety for children in local for JET service stations In addition, ConocoPhillips has entered areas, the initiative resulted in more than Conoco Phillips Germany has started into definitive agreements with 14,000 JET customers signing in-store the Green Wave – an energy efficiency Holdings (Seaway) L.L.C., a subsidiary of pledges to drive at or below 20 mph in program that is planned to help reduce Enbridge (U.S.) Inc., to sell its ownership certain areas. energy consumption – and expenses – in interest in the Seaway Crude Pipeline “It’s fantastic that JET has collected the shops of German JET service sta- Company (SCPC). The transaction is so many signatures in support of its 20 is tions. A central part of the Green Wave is anticipated to close in December, subject Plenty campaign. This is further evidence upgraded cooling and lighting concepts to satisfaction of customary conditions that there is a huge amount of public in the shops. precedent and completion of certain support for slower speeds within commu- In the past, cooling shelves for drinks arrangements regarding other logistics nities to protect children and other vulner- and food were used without permanent services currently provided by SCPC to able road users,” said Julie Townsend, covers. The Green Wave will have glass ConocoPhillips. t

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Left: Adam Rein 2011 ConocoPhillips displays his wind Energy Prize winner turbine concept. Below: Dr. William announced Easterling (far n October, Conoco Phillips awarded left), dean of Penn Ithe 2011 Energy Prize to Ben Glass State’s College and Adam Rein for their innovation, of Earth and Mineral Sciences, Aerostat Platform for Rapid Deployment with (from right) Airborne Wind Turbine, a plan to make Merl Lindstrom, wind power literally leap out from the interim senior vice box by taking advantage of stronger president, Conoco- and more-consistent winds higher in Phillips Technol- the atmosphere, seeking to hoist a wind ogy; and winning team members Ben turbine to an elevation of 2,000 feet. Glass and Adam “The world needs clean energy con- Rein. cepts moving from the drawing board and into the home, office, field and factory, with an increasing urgency,” said Merl Lindstrom, interim senior vice president, ConocoPhillips Technology. “We believe the Conoco Phillips Energy Prize is playing its part in providing a much-needed focus on developing these game-changing ideas.” The competition, which began in 2008, awards up to $300,000 and recognizes innovative ideas and solutions in three key areas: developing new energy sources, improving energy efficiency and combating . This year, more than 100 proposals were submit- ted for evaluation by a panel of energy and environmental experts who selected five finalists on the basis of creativ- ity, scalability, commercial viability and sustainability. t

LNG Story wins

n October, Conoco Phillips received employees, communities and society at Ia national award for the LNG Story large. Senior External Relations Advisor awareness program at the Public Rela- John Williams said that recognition of tions Institute of Australia’s national the LNG Story demonstrated the effec- awards night. The company was recog- tiveness of researching and addressing nized in the Corporate Social Respon- real concerns to build a bank of political sibility category for communication and community goodwill and trust for programs that represent sustainability ConocoPhillips. The LNG Story involved and stakeholder engagement, in which collaborating with Alaska’s Kenai LNG an organization undertakes mea- Plant Manager Peter Micciche; the sures that improve the quality of life of operational team from Darwin LNG; and personnel from the Australia Pacific LNG External Affairs General Manager Robin Project, coordinated by External Rela- Antrobus (right) and Senior External tions Manager Fiona McLeod; along with Affairs Advisor John Williams collect the national award for Corporate Social the support of Evol LNG to secure public Responsibility for the LNG Story. support for LNG across Australia. t

spirit Magazine 1973 In the News continued from previous page leader for the Metering Network, attended requires core members from around the Unlocking potential the summit as a prize for his network world to stay connected, so we included at the knowledge- winning Carigali’s competition a segment on virtual meeting facilita- for Network of the Year. tion,” said Katie Hermeston, conference sharing summit “It was a privilege to attend the summit co-chair. ith an effective blending of face-to- and receive a warm welcome for being For authenticity, Rosback conducted Wface and webcast technology, the here,” Mazlan said. “I walked away with the session by telephone in a nearby sixth annual Knowledge Sharing Network motivation and valuable information to office across the hall from meeting Leadership Summit brought some 120 ensure the success of my network at attendees. She ended her presentation people together to exchange best prac- Petronas Carigali.” by surprising the audience when she tices for adding value to their respective Representatives from Archimedes stepped into their conference room. business areas. Hall of Honor and Network of the Year Conoco Phillips reached a significant milestone a day before the summit: the 100,000th posting of an item on the Ask “I walked away with motivation and valuable information to ensure and Discuss discussion forum. Richard Scott, Project Development, made the the success of my network at Petronas Carigali.” – Azhar Mazlan 100,000th posting. Scott, an early adopter of knowledge-sharing practices, remains an ardent supporter of network partici- With the theme Unlocking Potential – award-winning networks provided insight pation. On a monthly basis, the various Delivering Value echoing throughout the into further engaging members and knowledge-sharing network portal sites event’s diverse offerings, participants effectively connecting to the businesses. receive more than 2.5 million hits monthly. learned from compelling panel discus- Guest Knowledge Sharing Leadership Recordings of the summit are available sions; guest presenters; and executives Team attendees highlighted activities in through the Knowledge Sharing home Don Hrap, president, Americas, and Al their respective businesses – Lower 48, page from eStream. t Hirshberg, senior vice president, Planning Canada, Alaska and the Wells Excellence and Strategy. organization. The event in Houston included guests Meeting facilitation expert Katherine from Brazil (FIRJAN) and Malaysia (joint- Rosback provided tips for conducting venture partners Petronas and Petronas meetings in a virtual world. Carigali), along with Houston-based FMC “Given the diverse geographical dis- Technologies and Champion Technolo- tinctiveness that exists within networks gies. Petronas Carigali’s Azhar Mazlan, and their core teams, ensuring success

Left: Hicham Shaban (left) and Petronas guest Adnawiah Adnan. Right (left to right): 100,000th post winner Richard Scott, Dan Ranta and Al Hirshberg

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Keeping knowledge upon,” she said. recommendations. Another OneWiki steering team “We’ve found that OneWiki is a useful the OneWiki way member, Glenn Doran, general manager, tool that we’ve adapted to create greater hat do former employees and Product Services, Project Development context for our knowledge,” Doran said. Wsummer interns have in common? and Procurement, also turned to retirees OneWiki is a place where employees Both have contributed articles to as a source for OneWiki content. He can collaboratively create, develop, main- OneWiki, the company’s Web-based does this through Legends, a program tain and use valid and trusted knowledge encyclopedia. designed to help current employees content. Earlier this year, the Knowledge “It’s very important to reserve knowl- interact with former employees or Sharing Team introduced a summer intern edge from past employees,” said Juli retirees regarding past experiences and challenge as a way to bring new content Hennings, manager, Geosci- to the wiki. Almost 30 interns ences Excellence. Highly contributed in-depth articles experienced employees to the wiki, often based on the have a wealth of knowledge, knowledge they were exposed and when they leave, many to during their summer projects. times their knowledge goes “The purpose of the chal- with them. OneWiki helps us lenge was to combine the capture their knowledge. energy and enthusiasm of In addition to her role as the interns with the expertise lead recruiter for Geosci- of employee subject-matter ences, Hennings is a big experts,” said Evita Hollis, supporter of OneWiki and Knowledge Sharing OneWiki serves as a member on the specialist. OneWiki steering team. Earlier OneWiki currently has 1,885 this year, Hennings hired registered users and more than one retiree and one former 6,000 pages of content, and it employee to help populate the is still growing. To learn more wiki with valuable content. about OneWiki, click on the “It’s good to have informa- OneWiki Quick Pick from the tion from experienced people Glenn Doran and Knowledge Sharing home page – especially retirees with many Juli Hennings or choose OneWiki from the years of knowledge to draw Network bar on eStream. t

ConocoPhillips named organizational culture and enterprisewide safe operations and environmental collaborative knowledge sharing. Global performance. Global MAKE winner MAKE winners were selected by a panel of “It’s no coincidence that we received onoco Phillips continues to stand out Global senior executives and this global distinction at about the same Camong its peers for its knowledge- leading knowledge-management experts. time as we achieved another significant sharing approach. For the first time, the “We are pleased to receive this highly milestone,” said Dan Ranta, direc- company was recognized as a Global coveted award recognizing the value our tor, Knowledge Sharing. “We recently Most Admired Knowledge Enterprise employees bring to the business when marked our 100,000th posting on the (MAKE) winner. Other Global MAKE they collaborate globally and create and company’s Ask and Discuss discussion winners included companies such as leverage their knowledge,” said Al Hirsh- forum. We were excited to learn that the , Fluor, , berg, senior vice president, Planning and person who added that 100,000th post Apple and Google. Additionally, for the Strategy. “Our knowledge-sharing frame- was an employee from Project Develop- third year, Conoco Phillips was named a work has been a differentiator among our ment, Richard Scott, a longtime friend of 2011 North America MAKE winner. competitors, enabling us to attract new knowledge sharing.” Widely known as one of the most business partners, as well as new talent, The knowledge-sharing framework prestigious knowledge-management for our company.” includes 150 collaborative, global net- awards globally, MAKE identifies world- Since 2004, Conoco Phillips has docu- works; their Ask and Discuss discussion class companies that significantly mented hundreds of millions of dollars forums; knowledge libraries; and the out-perform their peers across industries in year-over-year value from knowledge online encyclopedia OneWiki. by above average growth in intellectual sharing thanks to countless committed “Both of these milestones are an indica- capital and wealth creation. The MAKE employees. Knowledge-sharing sites tion that we are continuing to lead in the award is the culmination of a research receive an average of 2.5 million hits right direction and aligning our networks study by the Teleos organization. monthly, an indication of employees on with the business,” Ranta said. ConocoPhillips received the honor a daily basis sharing and learning deep To learn more about Knowledge for creating a knowledge-driven within the business to support effective, Sharing, visit eStream. t

spirit Magazine 1975 In the News Enabling the business to hire top-notch military talent

by Mariana Cavin company and, with that, its world-class former military professionals represent- ilitary veterans know the impor- recruiting program. ing all branches of the Armed Forces. By Mtance of staying with a task until partnering with a leading military recruit- Partnering for success it is done safely and right. They have ing firm, ConocoPhillips is better able to been trained to remain highly effective in An important element of the strategy is roll out a successful outreach program, environments of ongoing stress and also a partnership with Orion International, a resulting in higher chances of employ- to lead through direction and delegation. U.S.-based military recruiting firm provid- ment for qualified veteran candidates. As for motivation and inspiration, that ing military transition and veteran place- “The partnership with Orion is criti- becomes an attitude, a way of life. ment services for military officers. The cal to the success of our efforts in that In addition to these qualities, veter- we’re relying on ans are often ready and able to hit the them to connect ground running with a can-do spirit, ConocoPhillips sound ethical standards and strong “We’re working hand-in- with a large technical skills. hand with Orion to build number of veter- With such a combination of talent, it internal capabilities for ans and recently just seems natural for Conoco Phillips outplaced military to go above and beyond to hire veteran sustainable military hiring candidates candidates for positions that require a across the organization.” through proven recruitment mar- high level of technical skills, such as – Jennifer Campbell machinists, boilermakers, yardmen, pipe- keting channels,” liners, and instrumentation and electrical said Jennifer technicians, among many others. Campbell, techni- So how does Conoco Phillips find and current partnership aims at hiring a signifi- cal recruiter and member of Conoco- hire these wonderfully talented people? cant number of veterans over a 12-month Phillips’ Recruiting and Staffing Center of To attract the best and brightest, period across the company’s U.S. refining Excellence. “Additionally, we’re working Conoco Phillips’ recruiting and staffing and marketing, transportation and mid- hand-in-hand with Orion to build internal team mapped out a four-fold strategy stream, and upstream operations. capabilities for sustainable military hiring to expand military hiring across the Orion is owned and operated by across the organization.” To get there, Conoco Phillips is also helping hiring managers by training them on how to conduct effective screen- ing interviews with veteran candidates wanting to re-enter civilian life. “We need to ensure all veteran applicants we invite for an interview feel at ease talking about their military background, what they have to offer and how they could fit into the company. One way to accomplish this is to help the interviewers phrase their ques- tions in a way that makes the veteran’s experience more visible, and that’s just one more component to our military hiring program,” Campbell said.

Code translation made easy As a complement to the strategy, Conoco Phillips is working in collabora- tion with Direct Employers Association, a nonprofit human resource consortium of leading global employers, to assist veterans in identifying employment opportunities with ConocoPhillips. As part of the effort, this summer, the company launched the website http:// Conoco Phillips-veterans.jobs, which allows servicemen and servicewomen to ConocoPhillips has devoted a section of its worldwide website to military recruitment. search easily for career opportunities with

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Conoco Phillips. The new platform works veterans through Milicruit.com, a virtual across several business units, espe- in sync with Conoco Phillips’ external recruitment center where veteran job cially in the refineries where there’s a career website and allows job searches candidates and corporate recruiters significant need for well-trained, safety- by service branch, military title, country, can meet and interact online. The online conscious employees. state and city. “Each branch To find technical jobs that align with of the military is their abilities, candidates only need a highly diverse to enter their current military occupa- “The military hiring program source of talent tion code (MOC) or military occupation is one great example of for many of specialty (MOS), and the military-to- collaboration between the the techni- civilian-occupation translator returns with cal positions matching Conoco Phillips jobs that the business and the Recruiting currently in our candidates can apply to directly or share and Staffing Center of refineries,” said with others via social media. Peter Teren- Through the alliance with Direct Excellence.” zio, Human Employers Association, Conoco Phillips’ – Jonathan Rosenberg Resources busi- open jobs are posted simultaneously to ness partner, State Workforce centers, CareerOneStop Refinery Ser- centers, Veterans and Disabled Veterans career fair concept enables Conoco- vices. “Veterans have received excellent centers, and on the websites of both Phillips to attract military talent every training and are committed to teamwork the National Guard and Reserve and day, going far beyond the traditional and safe operating practices – all impor- the Department of Veterans Affairs. In on-site event, while also providing equal tant attributes for our workforce that are addition, jobs are posted to thousands of access to open positions to all veterans. aligned with Global Refining Operating niche job sites, such as VetCentral.com, “Implementing our military recruitment Principles.” program hand- In the words of Jonathan Rosen- in-hand with berg, director, ConocoPhillips Technical Orion Interna- Recruiting, “Tapping into such a valu- “Each branch of the military tional and Direct able source of technical skills is a unique is a highly diverse source Employees opportunity to fill talent gaps across our Association to business units, diversify our employee of talent for many of the help veter- population and honor veterans’ service. technical positions currently ans transition Furthermore, it’s a cornerstone of in our refineries.” into a civilian Conoco Phillips’ recruiting efforts, and workforce is a we’ll remain firmly committed to that – Peter Terenzio true win-win element of the strategy. situation for all “The military hiring program is one parties,” Camp- great example of collaboration between VetSuccess.gov, Careeronestop.org and bell said. “Not only are we doing what’s the business and the Recruiting and Vetstoenergy.org, on which servicemen right, but we are also strengthening our Staffing Center of Excellence. The U.S. and servicewomen search for employ- reputation within the military commu- Refining and Transportation organiza- ment opportunities. nity as an employer of choice that goes tion articulated its needs, and the center above and beyond to attract and hire of excellence responded by translat- A win-win situation these exceptionally skilled individuals.” ing those needs into a strategy that we Aware of the importance of a compre- Looking into 2012, the technical could also implement in other areas of hensive approach to online recruiting, recruiting and staffing team expects its our company,” Rosenberg said. t Conoco Phillips is also reaching out to military hiring program to fill talent gaps

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