Job Overview

Depending on their level of knowledge & experience, the Field Engineer's role applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform tasks or jobs for a variety of products and services. Entry and intermediate level roles will receive direct supervision in support of their duties and assignments. Senior and fully-qualified level roles will not only provide the direction to junior field engineers but will also use their extensive knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues and make recommendations to alter development and designs to improve the quality of products and procedures. Familiarity with the variety of field concepts may result in senior roles supporting research but will certainly be used to plan assignments and accomplish goals. Intermediate and Senior positions will act as the key interface with the client at the well site, carrying the duties and responsibilities for completing service assignments and managing other Weatherford personnel at the well site. Whilst this is a generic job description covering the different levels of the Field Engineer position, all aspects of the roles and responsibilities are relevant. Senior roles will be involved with more advanced technology.

 Responsibilities

Performs job planning, preparation of tools & equipment, mobilization, job execution and submits all job-related data, not limited to job reports, WPTS data entry, observation cards while on-site, service tickets or logs with the required signatory, and any other documents required to successfully invoice the client within an acceptable time Available on 24 hours call basis to respond to customer needs Tests, operates & maintains tools & equipment as per work instructions, according to policies & procedures in safe and presentable working conditions against their level of training & competence Where the level of the role requires, oversees, leads and mentors Field Operation crew members Senior level roles may act as technical advisors to management and they may interpret data for client representatives to optimize services Intermediate and Senior level roles will perform engineering checks while on client location. This may include hand calculations, updates of software computations, or new computations based on the latest data Senior level Field Specialist will manage the installation of complex equipment and/or services in the field Performs other duties and activities safely as assigned by the supervisor within physical constraints of the job Maintains effective communications with all key stakeholders both internal and where appropriate external Supervisors & Managers should clearly communicate expectations, roles and responsibilities to their reports Employees have a responsibility for developing their own careers within the Company including completing all necessary function, compliance & business standards training to enhance their knowledge, skills and experience Employees should engage on a regular basis with their line manager to discuss their personal performance, objectives and opportunities to enhance their skills and experience to support their career potential Supervisors are expected to actively engaging their employees to support talent management through Weatherford’s performance management process, including but not limited to talent assessments, succession planning & regular coaching opportunities Supervisors should collaborate with Human Resources & Training Development to drive strategies for the recruitment & retention of key personal & to foster an environment that supports the attraction & retention of a high performing talented workforce

Qualifications 

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science as a minimum 0 – 1 year’s experience in Oil & gas industry

 Skills 

Fundamentals of Mechanics, Electricity, Electronics, Pneumatics, and/or Hydraulics Mathematics Basic Physics and Chemistry Computer fundamentals Critical thinking, active learning & listening, complex problem solving Good reading and writing skills, strong judgment, and decision-making to be in line with policies & procedures Time management Quality Control Analysis to ensure the product meets required standards Service Orientation Physically capable to undertake the tasks required to perform the role Information & task ordering & ability to identify when a problem may occur and, where possible, to understand the solution Ability to react effectively and efficiently in operating tools and machinery Ability to imagine how tools and products will look when preparing for assembly, repair, or modifications Mathematical Reasoning