Weatherford has an excellent opportunity for a Field Operations Supervisor (LWD) to join our team. This role is currently based in Aberdeen.
The LWD Coordinator/Supervisor is the focal point responsible for the planning, organization, leadership, and management of MLWD field operations. The main objective of this role is to ensure the delivery of consistent and superior service, safety, quality, and technical support required to exceed customer expectations while maximizing operational efficiency and minimizing costs.
Weatherford International is a global company engaged in the design, manufacture, and operation of sophisticated geophysical exploration equipment servicing the International Oil, Gas, and Mineral exploration industries. You can look forward to an exciting career with a great benefits package, collaborative working, and opportunities to expand your skills in a global organization.
Our generous benefits include:
Core Benefits:
* Private Health Care (employee cover)
* Pension Scheme
* Group Life Assurance x 3 salary
* Group Income Protection
* 29 Days Annual Leave (+ 4 fixed bank holidays)
Flexible benefits (at Employee Cost):
* Health Cash Plan
* Additional Leave Purchase Scheme
* Dental Scheme
* Cycle2Work Scheme
* Flexible Discount Platform (no cost)
* Discounted Gym Membership scheme
* Electric Car Scheme (Coming soon)
Key responsibilities:
* Lead a team of LWD/MWD field engineers.
* Coordinate field engineer job assignments for maximum coverage and efficiency.
* Supervise field engineers’ job performance and correct deficiencies as needed.
* Evaluate LWD/MWD data collected from the field daily and distribute as needed.
* Review and ensure timely submission of Final EOWR and MLWD Logs to clients.
* Review and evaluate field engineers’ career development and progress.
* Execute the comprehensive training program for field engineers.
* Lead and motivate employees to work to the best of their ability.
* Create an environment of accountability and delegate within the team to enhance the role of every team member.
* Ensure procedures are followed to verify proper operation of all equipment, either in the shop or on the rig site.
* Prioritize maintenance schedules to ensure maximum utilization of available equipment.
* Maintain an accurate tool run history and tool performance history. Interface with Repair & Maintenance and Field Personnel to ensure maximum tool reliability.
* Ensure complete compliance with all government agencies.
* Prepare monthly reports on current job activity, special projects, and tool performance summaries.
* Review field engineers on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance with all safety rules.
* Ensure that the LWD/MWD incident reporting process is communicated, understood, and implemented.
* Assist with tool failure analysis, identifying lessons learned and implementing them on future work with a view to continuous improvement and increased service quality.
* Communicate regularly and effectively with clients and attend client meetings as required.
* Maintain an in-depth knowledge of customer activity plans and local market conditions to help forecast activity trends and assist in the preparation of strategy and business plans.
* Assist in defining budgetary requirements based on customer activity plans.
* Assist in revenue recognition through appropriate field paperwork and job tracking.
* Accountable for meeting the Country Area Financial goals through optimizing utilization of equipment and personnel as well as managing cost control.
* Demonstrate effective safety leadership to enhance the organization’s commitment to safety performance and ensure that Quality, Health, Safety, Security, and Environment policies are adhered to.
Requirements:
REQUIRED
* 5+ years of experience in a service company environment in operations and/or business management and a professional qualification in a related field.
* Thorough knowledge of Drilling Systems, Products, and Services.
* Excellent communication, organization, troubleshooting, and teamwork skills.
* Positive attitude and a high degree of self-discipline and motivation.
* A problem solver based on experience.
* Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
* Understanding of computer applications within the proposed job environment.
* Ability to generate concise reports.
* Ability to resolve human resource problems/issues at the local level.
* Self-sufficient, with the ability to work under demanding conditions.
* Works as part of a team and is comfortable working with diverse individuals and cultures.
* Secures respect through sector knowledge.
* Excellent written and oral communicator.
* Excellent leadership skills.
* Amicable nature and will lead by example.
PREFERRED
* Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or Earth Sciences or equivalent experience.
* Previous field coordinating experience is an asset.
* Minimum of 5 years LWD/MWD drilling experience in an oilfield operations environment.
* Well-developed communication skills across product lines and at the management level.
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