Field Engineer, Well Interventions Services - Prudhoe Bay (AK)

About the company

Welltec is a fast-growing, global technology company that develops and provides efficient, hi-tech solutions for the energy industry. We are active in 25 countries with more than 950 employees from over 60 different nations. This contributes to our unique atmosphere with a global dimension yet a strong foothold at the various bases.

Our technologies and services are for the global market but our solutions are local and tailored to each client. To achieve this, we depend on highly trained and motivated employees.

Our policy is to hire locally and work globally. We therefore recruit where we operate and train employees at the Welltec Academy supplemented with external training from third parties as needed.

The global dimension offers a range of opportunities for those who are motivated by a challenging and multicultural environment where employees come from very different backgrounds with a common goal to collaborate and succeed.

The department

You will be part of Welltec’s Global Operations function in the department working with Well Intervention Services in North America.

For the United States, there are open positions for our bases working with Well Intervention Services in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska.

The position

As a Field Engineer you will have the opportunity be involved in every part of our business in the field: From helping acquire essential data to planning long-term well development and operating tools. You will support with organizing, running, and reporting operations. Your work will center around Welltec’s Intervention Services and Tools.

You will have strong opportunities to learn and develop in this position. Initially, you will undergo thorough training that will be hands-on and rewarding as you will learn about the energy industry and become familiar with operating our world-class technology.

You will be asked to learn a lot but, in return, you will be given responsibility and support to make a big impact early, develop your skillset and start becoming an important part of our business.

Key responsibilities

Your key responsibilities will vary depending on your current skills and experience level. However, some of the tasks you can expect to be responsible for are:

• Contributing to Welltec operations on wellsite
• Collaborating with other more junior or senior field engineers
• Managing equipment and Welltec tools in the field
• Providing onsite labor when needed
• Contributing to on-site maintenance
• Completing relevant paperwork associated with a job on a timely basis
• Participating in safety reviews
• Complying with Welltec QHSE Policy standards
• Going through Welltec training

The candidate

You could either be an interested entry-level Field Engineer with great potential or a high-performing Field Engineer with solid experience. Most importantly is your strong motivation to develop, learn and deliver high-quality service.

Some of the qualifications we expect you to have are:

• A relevant degree such as: Engineering, Geology/Geoscience, Mechanical Engineering, or similar
• Prior experience with Well Intervention Services and/or solid knowledge about it
• Experience with on- and offshore jobs or a strong interest and a willingness to work on- and offshore
• Thrives with ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently and on time in cooperation with others
• Basic knowledge of the oil and gas industry
• A solid compliance mindset and/or experience working in a compliance-driven work environment
• Capable of effectively managing equipment & tools and/or a have high potential to become a competent tool operator
• You approach challenges with a positive ‘can-do-attitude’ and is comfortable with working under pressure and in varying remote conditions.
• Awareness of Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) and leads by example in promoting and maintaining a safe workplace and holding others in the field accountable to this high level
• A competent troubleshooter with good root cause analysis skills

It is required that you have good English language skills. You must also be willing to travel and be flexible. For both US and Canada you are required to have valid work authorization and a valid drivers license.

We offer

Working with Welltec® means challenges and personal development in a demanding work environment. It is a varied, exciting and rewarding place to work. Welltec® is an equal opportunities employer. We offer good career opportunities for the right candidate.

Also, Welltec® offers a competitive compensation package, including pension, health insurance and group life insurance.

The application process

If you are interested and feel you match the qualifications for this position submit your resume and application.

Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.