Weatherford Job in Port Harcourt for a Field Engineer
Weatherford is one of the largest multinational oilfield
services companies. Our product and service portfolio spans the life
cycle of the well, and includes capability in drilling and formation
evaluation, well construction, and completion. The Company provides
innovative solutions, technology, and services to the oil and gas
industry, and operates in over 100 countries.
Job Title: Field Engineer IV: Engineer-in-Charge - Wireline
Coordinates the running of the wireline
location in all aspects related to field operations and implementation
of wireline processes, policies, standards and procedures, under
direction of a superior or support function. Further responsibilities
include ensuring personnel are trained and competent to perform specific
wireline related tasks, client liaison, operational planning and
optimization, health and safety, quality control and maintenance /
calibration of equipment. The EIC also maintains a field role as the
last man out and should where possible try to manage operations with
that as the primary goal. The EIC will also play a key role in the
development of the business at the location; this is the most senior
semi-field position in the BU and is the first step to assuming
management control of the BU at location level.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Demonstrates fundamental Safety & Quality Leadership as charge
of the business unit sector or product line, ensuring personal
accountability across all levels
- Implements and ensures compliance to safety process and protocols as
directed by the BU and Country Structure, regularly holds /
participates in safety meetings, Opportunities for Improvement and the
Weatherford Safe Start program
- Participates in the Weatherford Management Participation Program and
represents the BU by his / her contribution, ensuring that such
objectives are also rolled out to all personnel
- Ensures there is adequate coverage of personnel and equipment for
projected levels of activity. Plans field operations with assigned
engineers, and provides direction and recommendations to ensure high
quality services
- Monitors the status of field jobs, and provides immediate assistance in handling failures or solving technical difficulties
- Maintains close client contact and communication on matters of
service quality and keeps up to date on client’s proposed activities,
ensuring regular service quality reviews are held and documented
- Coordinates with assigned engineers and electronic technicians for
the management of tool and equipment preventative maintenance,
modifications and repairs, and ensures all field and workshop personnel
follow preventative maintenance procedures, and ensures that all NCRs
are followed up to closure with Root Cause Analyses.
- Ensures adherence to safety regulations by all personnel, and regularly holds and participates in safety meetings
- Ensures implementation to and compliance with the General Wireline Policy and Standard Operating Procedures
- Holds systematic debriefing sessions with field crews to ensure that
all personnel and equipment are fit for purpose as per the planning
requirements of the particular operation
- Hold systematic debriefing sessions with field crews to correct
deficiencies, improve service, and ensure the delivery of a quality
service
- Evaluates the quality, proficiency and efficiency of field
operations by regular well site visits to ensure compliance with
standard operating procedures and conducts analysis of reports and log
quality control
- Participates in Annual Technical Systems Audits to ensure that
Wireline and Country Systems are effectively implemented, such Audits
will be led by a supporting authority
- Ensures prompt and efficient reporting and administration according
to Company, policies and regulations, including financial, operational
and QHSSE
- Ensures the Regional BU Support functions are aware of tender
activity and have the required information to support in local business
development decisions
- Assists the Country Manager / Business Unit Manager / Operations
Manager in maintaining clear and open lines of communication and
employee morale
- Ensures that personnel are aware of the latest developments for
logging equipment, including the distribution of Operations Letters
- Ensures the location is fully using the Wireline TOPS system and WPTS
- Ensures that critical information on technical and safety issues is
distributed throughout his change of command, making sure that regular
meetings are held and document to ensure all personnel are aware of
their roles and responsibilities on operational matters and the
continuous improvement of the location
- Maintains a Semi-Field Role as per previous role and Job Description
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS (MAY REQUIRE FURTHER SUPPORT):
- Performs other duties as assigned by Regional Support Functions and the Country Management
- Manages assets (books transfers, etc.) and keeps track of field cost transfers of tools, equipment and personnel
- Evaluates, appraises, and counsels employees consistent with
performance management objectives, recommends promotions and / or
changes in job classification. Conducts formal reviews of location
staff as per Country and BU personnel development programs
- Responsible for the training, competency, development and appraisal
of location staff, ensuring that engineers, operators, workshop, and
clerical staff training is identified and undertaken
- Provides assistance and guidance in the training of all levels of staff
- Participates in budgeting plus other financial and administrative functions within the Country
- Determines the need for additional labour and initiates hiring procedures, including interviewing personnel
- Assists in the preparation of quotations to customers
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Education:
- College degree in Engineering or related science, or equivalent oilfield job experience
- Must have at least achieved the rank of Senior Engineer.
- Internal candidates are preferred due to process experience
- Radiation, explosives, and pressure certification as required.
- Valid driver's license.
- Minimum Safety Training / Weatherford Induction Training
Experience:
1. Minimum of one year as a Senior Field Engineer.
Initiative:1.
Fosters and maintains Customer relations by establishing a positive
image; strengthens Customer relations through frequent Customer contact
and job follow-up.
2. Presents attitude and appearance such as to enhance the Business Unit's image and promote Customer relations.
3. Gives and takes instructions.
4. Initiates and actively participates in problem solving procedures.
Contacts:
1. Country Operations Manager and Wireline BU Manager.
2. Managers of other locations, technical and specialist staff
3. All levels of office staff
4. All levels of workshop and field staff.
5. Technical Sales Managers.
6. All levels of field and special service engineers.
7. Geologists, drilling engineers, rig personnel, Customer representatives, and logging supervisor.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Ensures that Safety and Service Quality meets Business Unit, Company and Customer standards.
- Ensures services are delivered in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
- Completes own work in an accurate, timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
- Maintains Customer confidence in the quality of Business Unit products and services.
- Maintains confidentiality of Business Unit's business, equipment, and training methods.
- Maintains confidentiality of Customer's business.
SUPERVISION:
1. The Engineer in Charge reports directly to the BU Manager
or Wireline Manager. If either of these positions is temporarily
unavailable he / she will report to the Regional Wireline Manager and
indirectly to the applicable Country Manager position
2. The Field Engineer supervises Wireline Staff generally up to a maximum of 10
OTHER ISSUES:
This job description describes a general category of tasks.
Employees may be assigned other duties, in addition to or in lieu of
those described above, and any duties are subject to change at any time,
according to the needs of the location or Business Unit.
Materials concerning the development of this job description, based upon interview and observation, are available upon request.
How to Apply
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