William P. Service is a results-driven energy executive with 17 years of diverse leadership experience across the oil and gas industry, spanning strategic planning, onshore operations, project and pipeline engineering, drilling, and capital portfolio management. With a sharp focus on value creation and technical excellence, William has consistently delivered results across key North American markets—including Alaska, the Lower 48, and Canada—through roles of increasing responsibility at ConocoPhillips.
Currently serving as Director of Asset Performance & Benchmarking for ConocoPhillips’ Lower 48 Strategy & Portfolio Management team, William is responsible for shaping strategy, analyzing asset performance, and supporting executive decision-making on over $7 billion in annualized capital. He provides insights to the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors that influence capital allocation and enterprise-level value optimization, while leading competitive benchmarking and strategic responses to industry trends.
His prior leadership as Strategic Planner of Wells Intervention involved managing a $70 million annual program focused on high-value workovers in the Gulf Coast and Rockies. Earlier, as Operations Supervisor in ConocoPhillips’ Canadian oil sands operations, he led a 60-person team in achieving production targets across 14 well pads, demonstrating frontline leadership in a complex SAGD reservoir environment.
William’s career foundation was built in Alaska, where he contributed to major capital projects, facility operations, pipeline integrity, and production engineering for the Greater Kuparuk Area—a legacy North Slope asset. He has been entrusted with multimillion-dollar projects and held direct accountability for HSE, asset integrity, and regulatory compliance across some of the industry’s most challenging geographies.
In 2016, William was tapped for a corporate-level role aligning long-range subsurface and technology strategy with executive leadership. His career reflects strong cross-functional expertise—collaborating with drilling, operations, commercial, and regulatory teams to drive efficiency, safety, and growth.
William’s early career includes a unique assignment with the Central Intelligence Agency, where he served with Top-Secret Clearance as an Analyst in the National Counter-Terrorism Center. He is a graduate of the Dale Carnegie Business Training Program and holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Kansas State University. His certifications include advanced training in process facilities and energy analytics benchmarking.
A passionate advocate of servant leadership, William is committed to empowering people and teams to reach their highest potential. He is an active member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, and has supported community-focused campaigns through Clear Creek Community Church and United Way.
William is now actively seeking board roles and senior executive opportunities where he can contribute his industry experience, global exposure, and strategic mindset to help organizations grow, adapt, and thrive in today’s evolving energy landscape.
Character: William exemplifies servant leadership through integrity, accountability, and a steadfast commitment to team success and safety.
Knowledge: With 17 years in oil and gas, William brings deep technical expertise across operations, engineering, capital planning, and regulatory compliance.
Strategic: He has successfully guided multi-billion-dollar portfolio decisions by aligning corporate strategy with asset performance, competitor insights, and long-range planning.
Communication: William delivers clear, executive-level communication, regularly engaging boards and senior leadership with data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration.
