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.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science as a minimum 1 – 2.5 year’s experience in Oil & gas industry. 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
 

Travel Requirement: This role may require domestic and potentially international travel of up to:  <10%

 

SAFETY, SECURITY & COMPLIANCE

Maintains the highest standards of corporate governance, ensuring that all activities are carried out ethically and in compliance with Company’s Security, Compliance & HSE policies, Management System, relevant laws, regulations, standards, and industry practices and complies with the Company’s Rules to Live By. Places Quality, Health & Safety, Security and protection of the Environment as core values while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers or the communities in which we live and work at risk. Seeks continual improvement in Health, Safety, Security & protection of the Environment, taking into account responsible care, process vulnerabilities, public, customer and employee inputs, knowledge and technology and best business practices to exceed customer expectations. Supervisors & Managers should demonstrate effective safety leadership for the health and safety arrangements of all subordinates and for any persons visiting them while on the Company premises.

 

QUALITY

Responsible for being familiar with the Company's Quality policies and takes an active role in the compliance and improvement of Weatherford’s Management System. Maintains service quality as immediate priorities when working across all areas of the business and continually seeks areas for improvement.

 

OPERATIONS

Participates in all daily operations & safety meetings, toolbox, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and reports any issues promptly using the appropriate tools Maintains equipment, facilities, and work area in a presentable and safe working condition Repairs machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, cranes, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices Assembles, installs, or repairs wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, callipers, micrometres, or other measuring instruments. Assists, performs, and may lead basic to complex troubleshooting, scheduled preventive maintenance and modifications on a wide range of electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic equipment, including data acquisition systems & downhole tools to determine the cause of failure, performs corrective actions following documented Company policies & procedures against their level of training & competence Assists, performs, and may lead testing and calibration tasks of tools following documented policies & procedures against their level of training & competence Identifies opportunities for improvement in regard to equipment, procedures, and documentation Completes Work Orders, AIRTs, PFTs, Forms, Checklists, Repair Requests and ensures all relevant databases are maintained accurately Complies with the WO labour time log by accurately clocking in/Out of WO (Work Orders) Time tracking system In senior positions, the employee will often lead the team in undertaking all the assignments detailed above. This includes troubleshooting equipment issues, implementing corrective actions, and providing access to all relative R&M documented policies, procedures, work instructions, and technical manuals allowing the R&M team to complete their work effectively and efficiently Senior roles will ensure all field and workshop personnel follow the corrective and preventative maintenance procedures, ensuring all failures are followed up to closure with a proper root cause analysis and with the implementation of predetermined corrective action(s) Senior roles will lead the workshop and/or the electronic lab, defining and distributing the work assignment schedules while evaluating the quality, proficiency, and efficiency of the works being carried out through performing regular inspections to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures Orders parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or approved suppliers according to Weatherford’s guidelines and procedures Supports and complies with the LEAN initiatives and participates in the continuous efficiency improvement program of the facility. Estimates costs to repair machinery, equipment, or building structures Performs other duties and activities safely as assigned by supervisor within physical constraints of the job

  

COMMUNICATION

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.

 

 FINANCIAL

All employees have an accountability to the organisation to be financially responsible whether they are in charge of a function budget or simply their own expenses. Costs incurred should be within approved budget, processed within agreed time frames & following the relevant financial policy and procedure.

 

PEOPLE & DEVELOPMENT

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.

 

VISION & LEADERSHIP

Demonstrates leadership, ethical behaviour and adherence to Weatherford standards at all times