What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Operator- Pumping Unit Services position at Weatherford?
The Field Operator’s role undertakes hands-on tasks and utilizes Weatherford‘s equipment, machinery and systems. The role applies techniques and practices to complete assignments using technical manuals, procedures and work instructions. While this is a generic job description covering all levels of the Field Operator position, all aspects of the roles and responsibilities are relevant. More senior roles may have leadership responsibilities at the rig site of other Field Operators.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Maintains equipment, facilities and work area in a presentable and safe working condition
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all policies & procedures, related operational & non-operational documentation, support systems, complies with all Technical Work Instructions, carrying out work assignments to the highest quality level and within time constraints as required
- Performs functional tests, inspection and monitoring of equipment with strict adherence to specific work instructions against their level of training & competence
- Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, or other measuring instruments
- Follows maintenance processes & procedures to undertake the following; unloading, disassembly, cleaning, pressure testing, visual checking, assembly, loading, and storage of tools, completing all necessary documentation as required against their level of training & competence
- Rigs up / down equipment with strict adherence to specific work instructions against their level of training & competence
- Cleans, lubricates, repairs and operates equipment as per work instructions against their level of training & competence
- Services and maintains mechanical, electronic and hydraulic components as per work instructions against their level of training & competence
- Drives Vehicles such as Pickups, trucks and truck-mounted units to well sites
- Maintains a satisfactory driving record In senior positions, the employee will often lead other field operators in undertaking all the assignments detailed above. This includes; Planning and Coordination of jobs from beginning to end, operation of equipment, troubleshooting equipment issues, implementing corrective actions, and providing access to all related documented policies, procedures, work instructions, and technical manuals allowing the team to complete their work effectively and efficiently. They will provide leadership, act as a mentor and perform competency assessments for other co-workers.
- Senior roles might lead the workshop, defining and distributing the work assignment schedules while evaluating the quality, proficiency, and efficiency of the work being carried out through performing regular inspections to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures
- Performs other duties and activities safely as assigned by supervisor within physical constraints of the job
Experience & Education
- 1 – 2 ½ years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
- High School Diploma
- Basic Mathematics
- Perform maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and monitoring of equipment
- Critical thinking, active learning & listening, complex problem solving
- Good reading and writing skills, strong judgment and decision-making to be in line with policies & procedures
- Time management
- Capable to meet the physical demands that the role requires
- Information & task ordering & ability to identify when a problem may occur and, where possible, to understand the solution
- Ability to react effectively and efficiently in operating tools and machinery
- Ability to imagine how tools and products will look when preparing for assembly, repair, or modifications
