Job Vacancy for an Application Engineer at Weatherford Nigeria

⏲ Sep 2, 2019, 12:29 AM
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Weatherford is one of the largest multinational oilfield service companies providing innovative solutions, technology and services to the oil and gas industry. The Company operates in over 90 countries and has a network of approximately 800 locations, including manufacturing, service, research and development, and training facilities. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Application Engineer II Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers Job Family: Field operations Job Purpose

The applications engineer is responsible for developing and executing a clear strategy to grow Weatherford’s Casing Accessories and Liner Hanger business across the location or multiple locations.
By working with, and understanding the customer requirements across GZ, the App Engineer will coordinate with the Operations and Sales teams, GZ and GBU to deliver and commercialize required systems processes, products and services in order to attain market leadership position.

Duties and Responsibilities Client & Communication:

Engage with sales teams to anticipate inventory requirements and drive supply orders to fulfil demand
Provide timely and appropriate information and support to relevant internal customers
Build strong and positive relationships with client at various levels
Ensure all incoming support requests are logged in Salesforce and handed over to Technical Sales Manager
Travel to manufacturing and test site(s), as needed
Liaises with Product/Service Lines to continually improve Weatherford enterprise Document Management solutions for ease of use, accessibility and compliance to OEPS to ensure the business is meeting and/or exceeding customer expectations

Vision & Leadership:

Provide technical business development and operational support in-country to Application and Project teams, and on a GZ basis if required.
Collaborate with leadership to promote the continual quality improvement strategy of the company to meet strategic business objectives and profitability
Set and monitor targets for Key Performance Indicators and define safety and service quality improvement action plans geared to enhance safety, quality & efficiency both at the region, well site and field locations
Execute short and long range plans with the country/area leadership to promote and meet the service delivery requirements for the client

Finance:

Assists in defining the budgetary requirements based on qualification / validation activity plans

Safety & Compliance:

Drive continuous quality improvement systems across all areas. Fostering an environment where innovation, entrepreneurship and courage are valued and encouraged
Work closely with key stakeholders across the organisation to provide reporting and analysis that will facilitate business improvement and operational efficiency
Ensure compliance with safety standards related to mechanical systems, structures and components;
Insight into overall customer service delivery projects and review with internal stakeholders and client to ensure seamless delivery of services
Coordinate movement of equipment and people within the country/area and also be the point of contact when equipment and people are needed from/by other locations

Delivery:

Demonstrates creativity, strategic thinking and mature engineering judgment in anticipating and solving engineering problems, determining Clients objectives and requirements
Support operations on technical troubleshooting related with hardware/software/procedural management of change. Support Hazid/Hazop, procedural review and customer training meetings
Provide a critical support role in tracking the execution of business plans
Responsible for leading and supervising a team of engineers as they develop, test, modify, and create solutions to technical problems

Team Building & Mentoring:

Contribute and participate in marketing events, client meetings/discussions and presentations as required.
Mentoring responsibility of young professionals in the segment.

Skills and Knowledge

Engineering Degree
Minimum of 2 years experience in Field Engineering or equivalent
Extensive experience and understanding of Casing Accessories and the Nigerian market their applicability, manufacture, and Operational Project Management System.
Mature approach and attitude to work
Excellent interpersonal skills
Fluent in English, written and oral
Ability to handle multiple project activities simultaneously, coordinate and interact with multiple company departments and outside companies;
Strong interpersonal, decision making and negotiation skills are required;
Proven track record of analyzing problems to determine the root cause;
Experience and understanding of Casing Accesories portfolio and their applicability to various applications.
Excellent technical understanding and problem solving
Advanced level of PC skills (Word, Excel and Power Point).
Strong communicator – both verbally and written.
Good negotiation and persuasion skills
Ability to problem solve
Motivated, resourceful, self-going
Commercial/business focused