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Job Recruitment at Weatherford Nigeria Limited, 27th May, 2019


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: Operations Supervisor III Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers Job Family: Operations Management Job Description Organize equipment, shop personnel and Fishing Supervisors to meet ongoing and upcoming Fishing and Re-entry requirements:

  • Available on a 24-hour call basis while on rotation to respond to customer needs.
  • Works closely with Operations Manager and customers to determine equipment requirements for upcoming jobs.
  • Supervision, coaching/ mentoring of all FRE staff in conjunction with the Operations Manager.
  • Build and maintain (Asset History Folders) client specific fishing equipment binders.
  • Liaise with drilling and completions teams to review the drilling plans and recommend fishing and re-entry designs for steady state and critical drilling and completions operations.
  • Participate in well meetings regarding hazard and risk identification
  • As required, perform and / or arrange for rig visits to perform audits of Rig Contractor FRE tool compliance and procedures
  • Provide the customers with a single point of contact for Weatherford technology and service requirements and queries as it pertains to FRE in Ghana.
  • Maintain high levels of service quality by implementation of Weatherford SSA and Global Operation systems and procedures.
  • Monitor the department expenses and are within the budgetary allowance.
  • Organize personnel days off and vacation schedules to ensure proper personnel coverage.
  • Work with the Operations Manager to organize global support personnel as required for specialty jobs.
  • Ensure that all field personnel maintain current industry training certificates (BST, H2S, Driver, First Aid, etc.)
  • Organize personnel training to ensure competency to Weatherford's global standard (OEPS and Competency levels)
  • Enforce Weatherford QHSE.
  • Perform personnel performance evaluation (semi-annually) Personnel disciplinary responsibility.
  • Supervise processing of field tickets to ensure a timely submission and accuracy.
  • Ensure all FRE jobs are correctly uploaded and approved on WPTS.
  • Maintaining an adequate and efficient level of inventory items appropriate to the level of activity
  • Ensure that sufficient quantities of equipment and spares are available, identified, serviced and functional
  • Assist with the assembly/servicing of all responsible products should the need arise
  • Maintain a level of cleanliness and tidiness in the office, shop and yard to promote a positive corporate image and to provide an acceptable workplace for employees
Inventory Management:
  • Working with the Supply Chain Manager, minimize inventory levels and carrying cost by setting realistic and optimum inventory level to manage high demand and low utilisation items based on contractual requirements.
  • Where quantity (+/-) discrepancies is identified during either Cycle or Physical stock counts, ensure that you provide the required assistance during the final Route Cause analysis regarding such discrepancies as well as ensure that said findings are reported.
  • Review internal paperwork for all region inventory movements to ensure that they are 100% accurate as well as completed in real time.
  • Ensure that all inventory control processes are followed in order to reduce inventory stocks and control order quantity of slowing moving items used to appear in ageing inventory list.
  • Compile information and prepare reports of inventory balance, prices, and shortages.
  • Ensure that you have completed all Business Intelligence Systems (BI) training programs http://navigator/analytics
Asset Management - Coordination:
  • Generate improved level of coordination throughout the Region for higher asset utilization.
  • Ensure that all standard business processes enabling consistent application of QHSE standards, leading to a reduced commercial exposure are both implemented and adhered to at all times.
  • Recommend measurers to improve methods, performance, and quality of product or service, andsuggest changes in working conditions to increase efficiency and life span of all FRE Assets.
  • Analyse and resolve work problems, or assist employees in solving work problems.
  • Monitor CAPEX consumption and assist regional BUM’s on CAPEX management.
  • Ensure that all Asset policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to at all times for all FRE asset rentals as well as transfer.
  • Conduct review of asset in repair, ensuring out of service assets are repaired and reclassified within established time frame and put back in service as quickly and efficiently as possible, and all Inventory redress items are always requested in line with company Asset & Inventory processes and procedures.
  • Responsible for the in country FRE ASSET counts, ensuring that we achieve over a 95% ACCURACY through correct daily management and labelling of all FRE Assets.
  • Ensure that you have completed all Weatherford Business Asset Management System (WBAMS) training programs http://515wbams/wbams
Skills & Knowledge Essential:
  • QHSE procedural knowledge.
  • Competent management skills.
  • Good employee interpersonal skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Basic knowledge of relevant computer software.
  • Ability to work on own initiative with good communication skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Mechanical aptitude.
Preferred:
  • Experience in the running of Down Hole Fishing and Intervention tools.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of drilling and work-over operations.
  • Knowledge of Plug & Abandonment operations.
  • Specific knowledge of tools and equipment to be used in Open and Cased Hole Fishing operations,
  • Side tracking equipment and techniques.
Special Requirements Essential:
  • A self-motivated individual with the ability to work unsupervised with a strong emphasis on team work.
  • Resilient, able to cope in a difficult and harsh working environment
  • Being Proactive
  • The ability to communicate with peers and supervisors
  • Ability to work in a highly safety sensitive environment and complying with both Company and Client safety standards
Preferred:
  • Willingness to learn new skills.
Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply     Job Title: Workshop Technician Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers Job Family: Repair & Maintenance Job Scope
  • Responsible for the day to day management of the FRE workshop
  • To service Weatherford FRE equipment and maintain associated paperwork in-line with Weatherford and Client Company policies, procedures and systems, statutory regulations and good industry practice.
  • The Workshop Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that equipment is serviced and maintained to an acceptable standard as defined by the quality management system.  The Workshop Supervisor is also responsible for the equipment load outs, ensuring that all equipment is loaded out / returned as per company procedures, the Workshop Supervisor will also be responsible for the required JDE delivery tickets and preparation of JDE invoices.
  • The role is measured by the accurate fulfilment of job specific processes and the subsequent performance of the equipment.
Minimum Qualifications Essential:
  • National Diploma (Professional, Technical, Academic Certificates required for the job) Must possess a good level of general education in Mathematics & English Language and must be fluent in reading and writing English.
Preferred
  • Ideally would have completed a recognised Engineering Trade Apprenticeship.
Skills & Knowledge: Essential:
  • QHSE procedural knowledge.
  • Competent management skills.
  • Good employee interpersonal skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Basic knowledge of relevant computer software.
  • Ability to work on own initiative with good communication skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Mechanical aptitude
Preferred:
  • Ideally would possess a good understanding of mechanical and hydraulic tools, rotary connections and oilfield sealing systems.
  • Demonstrated a basic knowledge of Rig Systems and Drilling Operations.
  • Demonstrated basic keyboard and/or computer skills.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems – basic level.
  • Demonstrable basic knowledge of oilfield equipment.
Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply     Job Title: Field Engineer III Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers Job Family: Field operations Job Scope
  • Responsible for the carrying out fishing jobs within Nigeria this includes reviewing the well schematics and advising the clients on the equipment required, prepare written procedures and supervising the equipment load outs and ensuring that Weatherford procedures and best practices are adhered too.
Minimum Qualifications Essential:
  • Degree in Engineering related field
Skills & Knowledge: Essential:
  • QHSE procedural knowledge.
  • Competent management skills.
  • Good employee interpersonal skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Basic knowledge of relevant computer software.
  • Ability to work on own initiative with good communication skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Mechanical aptitude
Preferred:
  • Experience in the running of Down Hole Fishing and Intervention tools.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of drilling and work-over operations.
  • Knowledge of Plug & Abandonment operations.
  • Specific knowledge of tools and equipment to be used in Open and Cased Hole Fishing operations,
  • Side tracking equipment and techniques.
Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply     Job Title: Operations Manager-Well Service Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers Job Family: Operations management Duties & Responsibilities
  • Know and understand Weatherford’s Enterprise Excellence Process, the 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.
  • Demonstrate a personal commitment to Quality, Health, Safety and the Environment:
    • A safe and healthy workplace for all employees;
    • Enforcing all safety precautions and practices;
    • Promoting safe work practices;
    • Attending mandatory monthly safety meetings and maintaining Company property and equipment in safe operating conditions at all times.
  • Evaluate WS data collected from field on daily basis and distribute as needed.
  • Review and evaluate field engineer’s career development and progress.
  • Execute the comprehensive training program for field engineers.
  • Prioritize maintenance schedules to insure maximum utilization of available equipment.
  • Ensure procedures are followed to verify proper operation of all equipment, either in the shop or on the rig site.
  • Maintain an accurate motor run history and tool performance history.  Interface with shop foreman and field personnel to ensure maximum motor reliability.
  • Ensure complete compliance with all government agencies.
  • Prepare monthly report on current job activity, special projects, tool performance summary.
  • Review field engineers on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance of all safety rules.
  • Ensure that the WS incident reporting process is communicated, understood and implemented.
  • Report equipment failures immediately as per the Field Incident Reporting Procedure
  • Apply Weatherford, and where appropriate Client Company’s, Quality, Health, Safety   &   Environment Policy and Safety Management Systems.
  • Conform and understand general QHSE requirements
  • Lead team of WS field engineers.
  • Coordinate field engineer job assignments for maximum job coverage and efficiency.
  • Evaluate First Reports on daily basis.
  • Supervise field engineer’s job performance and correct any deficiencies as needed.
Job Requirements Minimum Qualifications Essential:
  • Minimum 10 years engineering experience in oilfield activities.
  • Strong “hands on” engineering background
  • Good communication (both written and oral), presentation, leadership/supervisory/team and organizational skills.
  • Capable of multitasking and working effectively under pressure.
Preferred:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
Special Requirements Essential:
  • Thorough technical knowledge of Well Services products and services,
  • Excellent communication, organization, troubleshooting and teamwork skills. Positive attitude and a high degree of self-discipline and motivation
Preferred:
  • Previous engineering management experience is an asset, Minimum of 5 years hands on engineering experience in an oilfield equipment servicing environment.
Skills & Knowledge Essential:
  • User of WORD and EXCEL software
  • Understanding of  Computer application within the proposed job environment
  • Ability to generate clear and concise reports in a timely and professional manner.
Preferred:
  • Well developed communication skills across product lines and at management level.
Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply


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