What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Scientist position at Weatherford?
The Chief Scientist is responsible for the management of the Data Science and Sensor Physics (DSSP) group which is part of Weatherford's wider RD&E organisation. This applied research group is responsible for the development and communication of the science, algorithms and workflows for the characterization, processing, analysis, and interpretation of our Formation Evaluation & Well Integrity measurements and answer products for the Wireline and Drilling Services business units.
Main Accountability :
- Demonstrates leadership, ethical behaviour, and adherence to Weatherford standards at all times.
- Maintains a strong safety culture and a high level of integrity.
- Lead, mentor, and provide supervision to the DSSP team, direct people, and resources. Able to clearly communicate expectations, roles, and responsibilities to the DSSP team. Keep team focus on tasks and projects on hand to ensure on time and on budget delivery.
- Maintain effective communications with all key stakeholders both internal and where appropriate external. Strong communication and presentation skills are required to be able to communicate at different levels within an organisation.
- Provide support for existing systems, measurements and answer products including but not limited to calibration, systems analysis, trouble shooting and error management.
- Be able to give training or guidance to peer groups within the business segment on any methods or techniques developed by DSSP.
- Provide support to Wireline production / manufacturing as necessary, including testing and QC.
- Sustaining support for 3rd party software.
- Perform editorial and review functions for papers and publications.
- Engagement with academic institutions by providing support on MSc and PhD projects.
- Active interaction with Universities, Societies, Conferences and Consortia, assume an active committee role. Be able to provide feedback to the Business on market trends and potential strategies gained from industry involvement.
- Provide support on IP filings and IP issues related to patents filed by relevant business units.
- Manage technology and evaluation requirements based on market needs. Perform vendor qualification as required.
- Helps define RD&E strategy across all FE related disciplines.
- Integrate information from diverse sources, innovate in multiple disciplines and think out of the box.
- Be willing to travel if required.
Qualifications : Required :
Preferred :
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