Vanessa Rawlins is vice president, Operations & Capital Execution for ConocoPhillips Canada (CPC), responsible for the Production Operations, Drilling, Completions, Projects, and Supply Chain functions.

She joined ConocoPhillips in 2008 to build an asset integrity program for the business unit’s oil sands assets, after working for a decade as a mechanical engineer and inspector/auditor for the pressure equipment regulator in Alberta.

During her tenure at ConocoPhillips, Rawlins spent 10 years at the company’s Surmont operation in several leadership roles, including as Operations Superintendent. Her responsibilities during this period included operations, operations excellence, integrated planning, asset and operating integrity, and process safety.  

Rawlins has experience in both conventional and unconventional assets. In 2018, she moved to ConocoPhillips’ Lower 48 (L48) business unit where she served as Permian Operations Manager, and later, as Delaware Operations Manager within the Permian Basin.

Most recently, she was the Health and Safety Manager for the L48, responsible for implementing a new HSE management system, and a key player in the Concho integration.

Originally from Nova Scotia, Rawlins holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Technical University of Nova Scotia. She is a Professional Engineer in Alberta and served on the board of the Permian Road Safety Coalition during her time in the L48.  

Vanessa Rawlins Biography