Operations Manager- Liner Hangers

Lead Weatherford’s Permian Liner Hanger team. Provide strategic support to achieve Weatherford’s goals in the areas of Capital and Efficiency, inventory demand planning, technical stewardship, service excellence, Quality and Personnel Development. Focuses on documenting business processes, developing the tools necessary for their effective implementation (e.g. metrics and tracking mechanisms), and facilitating communication among all stakeholders. The role is expected to independently manage projects as well as provide support in the implementation of various business processes and organizational systems.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, budget, oversee and document all aspects of assigned projects. Define scope, develop project plan, coordinate efforts and activities among team members and related parties. Plan, schedule, and lead meetings/calls. Manage all documents, record keeping, and change control.
• Provide Technical and Service Excellence input and support for the relevant area of expertise
• Work with subject-matter experts (OTC, CTM, Legal, Sales, etc.) and operations managers to document business processes and develop supporting instructional materials.
• Collaborate with A&I and Area Operation and provide input to inventory demand planning, E&O management as well as redeployment
• Collaborate with all relevant stakeholders to design an effective plan to communicate and implement the new processes.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with appropriate regulatory bodies and industry forums
• Strategically leverage different parts of the organization and manage across product lines to achieve growth in conjunction with product roll out and offerings.
• Address QHSE and Reliability issues at the time of their identification and to implement the appropriate strategies that maintain QHSE awareness throughout the workforce.
• Assist area QHSE in incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Develop and coordinate Personnel training and competency assessment
• Lead and coordinate teams, schedule project timelines, arrange for resources to manage a positive resolution of technical problems as and when needed.
• Responsible for technical support for field operations and liaison to Engineering, Business Development, and Product Line Managers
• Research and coordinate key client technical requirements for management consideration
• Responsible for the review and analyse of procedures to determine if benefits derived and possible applications are operationally feasible
• Influence internal stakeholders and play a pivotal role in the improvement of Company PL capabilities
• Track and communicate relevant KPIs in a way that is meaningful and user-friendly to business leaders.
• 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.
Perform various other duties and activities as assigned by supervisor within the physical constraints of the job.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Minimum 6-9 years of relevant operational experience
• Solid interpersonal skills – projects a positive, customer service-oriented attitude.
• Excellent written, oral, and visual media communication skills.
• Works effectively both alone and as the leader, or member of, a cross-functional project team with minimal supervision.
• Works effectively in a matrix organizational structure, including influencing across the matrix.
• Works effectively under pressure and with tight timelines. Thrives on challenging working environment with many simultaneous priorities.
• Effective time manager - routinely called on to prioritize a large number of tasks and report on project status.
• Proficient or willing and able to train in JD Edwards to gain full understanding of functionality.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred