Weatherford is recruiting a Service Technician IV, to be based in Luanda, Angola.
Duties
- Supervise the operation of power and handling equipment within client’s time specification in compliance with Weatherford Tubular Running Service Competence Assurance System to maintain integrity of the client’s wells
- Supervise and actively ensure power and handling equipment are properly maintained at work site within client’s time specification and in compliance with Weatherford Tubular Running
- Service Competence Assurance System to allow equipment to be operational on location
- Supervise or perform casing and tubing stabbing duties from the rig stabbing board; including pipe alignment, stabbing, signalling the Driller and operating handling tools to avoid damage to pipe during make-up operations. Working in a safe and efficient manner to maintain a constant rate of pipe delivery in compliance with Weatherford Tubular Running
- Service Competence Assurance System to maintain integrity of the client’s wells
- Supervise operations and operate power and handling equipment in a safe and efficient manner to maintain an optimum, consistent and safe rate of pipe delivery (Internal/External customers), in accordance with approved industry standards, safety and quality procedures, legislation and within the scope of the technician’s qualifications and competencies to meet customer’s work requirements
- Communicate with operations office on a daily basis or as instructed to provide operations update and receive job and check-in details. Additionally, attend pre and post job briefings as instructed to ensure the communication of issues and information is facilitated
- Additionally, to attend industry and company training as instructed and required by Company, industry or clients
- Other auxiliary offshore duties such as cleaning of tongs, stowing of hoses and other housekeeping/maintenance duties in a safe manner as directed and supervised by the Crew Chief, provided the instruction is reasonable and you are capable and deemed competent to fulfil these
- Lead and supervise rig site and workshop safety & toolbox meetings
- Active participation and contribution to workshop specific safety initiatives
- Report all hazards and unsafe acts
- Ensure third party compliance
- Understand the basics and functionality of Manual handling equipment, Power Equipment, Bucking Units and Thread Monitoring Systems, Rig Systems Solutions Services and Total Depth Solutions Services
- Supervise and document all Pre-Job equipment checks for operations and ensure fit for purpose
- Maintain good standard of housekeeping practices in the workplace
- Supervise the rig up & down Casing and Tubing Running Equipment following TRS Work Instructions and procedures
- Support the Well Site Supervisor with scheduled and unscheduled operations plan Well Site Services according to requirements
- Supervise service crews, ensuring that crews are well balanced, work hours are planned and business unit requirements such as reporting and training and competency programs are addressed and completed
- Daily reporting requirements to shore base facilities
- Supervise the performance of function checks of Casing and Tubing Running Equipment against with specified Work Instructions
- Train, Coach and educate Well Site Services including performing under supervision Casing and Tubing Running Practices and Well Site Safety
- Ensure and implement Housekeeping/maintenance duties in a safe manner as required
Responsible for complying with Weatherford and Clients HSE policies whilst ensuring co-workers carry out work in safe manner
- Select assets required for performing the job
- Perform service and delegate requirement for the maintenance on mechanical, hydraulic and electronic components of mechanical handling tools and torque turn monitoring systems
- Any other delegated responsibilities as instructed by Line Management within the timeframe specified in a safe and efficient manner to meet business requirements, provided the instruction is reasonable and you are capable and deemed competent to fulfil these
Requisites
- Must have a Diploma in Engineering or related studies
5-8 years’ work experience required as a Service Technician 3
- 5 Years minimum field proven experience in Rig Floor / Tubular Handling and Running Operations
- Good knowledge of Rig Equipment and Function
- Mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of Hydraulic and mechanical / electronic systems
- Excellent written and oral communication in English
- Computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Office software
- Fast learner, results oriented and independent with strong interpersonal skills
- Possess strong customer service skills, i.e. listening, follow-through, willingness to help
- Ability to adapt positively to changes in policies, procedures, priorities or work environments
- Passport Eligibility
- Willing to travel as required
Notes
- Only short listed applicants will be contacted
How to Apply