OVERVIEW
Weatherford is one of the largest diversified upstream oilfield service companies in the world. Our global network includes approximately 30,000 people, 1000 service bases, 87 manufacturing facilities, and 16 technology and training centers in more than 100 countries. Our products and services span the lifecycle of a well, including drilling, evaluation, completion, production and intervention.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Weatherford Australia is currently seeking a Sr. Field Engineer - Completions to provide testing, repairs, and routine servicing on equipment in the shop and the field. In addition, help generate business to increase revenues through sales of Weatherford products and services.
This is the senior level job for Field Engineer who independently applies extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields, uses advanced techniques in the modification or extension of theories and practices to complete assignments.
This role will also work on major projects or several projects of moderate scope with complex features. The successful candidate is expected to review project documents for conformity and quality assurance and develops new techniques and or improved processes or materials, or products.
As a Sr. Field Engineer, you will act as technical specialist or advisor to management and staff, oversees junior level engineers in completion of their assignments, receive supervision and guidance relating to overall objectives and critical issues, new concepts and policy matters. Moreover, you are the key interface between Weatherford and the client at the job site, carrying the duties and responsibilities of completing a service job and managing a crew at the well site.
RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES
- Test and maintain equipment in the shop and in the field.
- Provide onsite labour, when needed.
- Perform maintenance and repairs on company owned and rental equipment in the field.
- Assist in time, cost, and labour estimates for completion of job assignments.
- Recommend measures to improve methods, performance, and quality to increase efficiency.
- Accurate and thorough completion of job reports in a timely basis.
- Assist in the shop and make deliveries when available.
- Assist Field Service Rep. IV when needed.
- Know and understand Weatherford Quality Policy and comply with all requirements of the Quality Systems Manual, Operating and Technical Procedures and Workplace Instructions.
- Must understand and comply with all safety rules and company policies of Weatherford.
- Work assignments carried out to the highest quality level.
- Perform various other duties and activities as assigned by supervisor within the physical constraints of the job.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- 2-5+ years related experience (Oil and Gas Service Delivery, Well Completions)
- Engineering degree. Preferred degree within Petroleum-, Mechanical-, Chemical- or Industrial Engineering
- General product knowledge in Completions but not limited to such :
- Open hole cages
- Down hole cages
- Flow control equipment
- Screens
- Open cased hole
- Closed cased hole
- General mechanical ability
- Self-motivator, self-starter
- Good communication skills
MOBILISATION REQUIREMENTS
- Based in Malaga, Perth
- Work hours - 8am - 4:30 pm
- Travel requirement as or when necessary (50% travel)
