FIELD OPERATOR-Artificial Lift

The Field Operator’s role undertakes hands-on tasks and utilizes Weatherford’s equipment, machinery and systems. The role applies techniques and practices to complete assignments using technical manuals, procedures and work instructions. While this is a generic job description covering all levels of the Field Operator position, all aspects of the roles and responsibilities are relevant. More senior roles may have leadership responsibilities at the rig site of other Field Operators.

Roles & Responsibilities

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

• Performs duties according to documented Weatherford policies and complies with all Standard Operating Procedures and Work Place Practices

• 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

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all policies & procedures, related operational & non-operational documentation, support systems, complies with all Technical Work Instructions, carrying out work assignments to the highest quality level and within time constraints as required

• Performs functional tests, inspection and monitoring of equipment with strict adhearance to specific work instructions against their level of training & competence

• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, or other measuring instruments

• Follows maintenance processes & procedures to undertake the following; unloading, disassembly, cleaning, pressure testing, visual checking, assembly, loading, and storage of tools, completing all necessary documentation as required against their level of training & competence

• Rigs up / down equipment with strict adhearance to specific work instructions against their level of training & competence

• Cleans, lubricates, repairs and operates equipment as per work instructions against their level of training & competence

• Services and maintains mechanical, electronic and hydraulic components as per work instructions againts their level of training & competence

• Drives Vehicles such as Pickups, trucks and truck-mounted units to well sites

• Maintains a satisfactory driving record In senior positions, the employee will often lead other field operators in undertaking all the assignments detailed above. This includes; Planning and Coordination of jobs from beginning to end, operation of equipment, troubleshooting equipment issues, implementing corrective actions, and providing access to all related documented policies, procedures, work instructions, and technical manuals allowing the team to complete their work effectively and efficiently. They will provide leadership, act as a mentor and perform competency assessments for other co-workers.

• Senior roles might lead the workshop, defining and distributing the work assignment schedules while evaluating the quality, proficiency, and efficiency of the work being carried out through performing regular inspections to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures

• 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

Experience & Education

REQUIRED

• 1 – 2 ½ years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry.

• High School Diploma

PREFERRED

• Basic Computer Skills

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

REQUIRED

• Basic Mathematics

• Perform maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and monitoring of equipment

• 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

• Capable to meet the physical demands that the role requires

• 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