Workshop Technician - Fishing Tools at Weatherford Nigeria

Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.

We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space. Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Workshop Technician - Fishing Tools

Job ID: 2023-207023
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Category: Repair Maintenance
Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Job Description

• The Workshop Technician will oversee the duties and responsibilities of day to day operations of the Fishing and Rental Workshop through the maintenance, servicing, testing and assembly of Weatherford equipment.
• Assist Workshop Supervisor in daily activity.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, assembly and testing work on Weatherford Fishing & Re-entry equipment and third party equipment in accordance with Weatherford quality management system.
• Identify re-work, inspection and repair work in order to ensure that FRE equipment is readily available for allocation to specific jobs.
• Active participation and contribution to specific safety initiatives.
• Comply with all the requirements outlined in the 5S Standard Policy. 5S standards shall be incorporated into all processes, operations, and / or tasks performed in the workplace.
• Available on a 24-hour call basis if required to respond to customer needs. You will be responsible for creation of service, equipment and work orders, and coordination of warehouse staff and dispatch of equipment to a customer – out with normal hours of work if required.
• Maintain work area in a clean and safe manner at all times to prevent any incidents/accidents.
• Through training and experience develop an in-depth knowledge of tool functionality and how they relate to Fishing & Re-entry systems.
• Organize workshop personnel training to ensure competency to Weatherford's global standard (OEPS and Competency levels).
• 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.
• Ensure that cranes, forklifts, and other vehicles are operated in a safe manner and daily inspections carried out as per Weatherford procedures.
• Recommend measurers to improve methods, performance, and quality of product or service, and suggest changes in working conditions to increase efficiency.
• Know and understand Weatherford 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. 

Qualifications

• Should possess minimum qualifications of a National Diploma (OND).
• Should possess a good understanding of mechanical and hydraulic tools.
• Basic knowledge of Rig Systems and Drilling Operations.
• Basic keyboard and/or computer skills.
• Basic knowledge of oilfield equipment.
• Experience with downhole tools would be beneficial.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work unsupervised with a strong emphasis on teamwork who can also work to work to tight deadlines.
• A team player who possess open and direct communication skills, both verbal and written.
• 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.
• Adaptable and flexible with regards to working hours.
• Good reliability and good timekeeping.

Remuneration
Weatherford offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits program and provides you a challenging and enriching career path, with a healthy balance of structure and flexibility to chart your own course.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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