What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Engineer I - Production Automation position at Weatherford?
Job Overview
JOB DESCRIPTION
Weatherford is seeking a skilled and experienced Field Engineer - Production Automation to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance across our operations. You will work closely with our field teams, providing guidance and oversight to ensure that all activities are carried out ethically and in accordance with company policies, industry regulations, and best practices.
Key Responsibilities
This role may require domestic and potentially international travel of up to:
About Us
Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.
When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger – a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other’s successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.
Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Weatherford is seeking a skilled and experienced Field Engineer - Production Automation to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance across our operations. You will work closely with our field teams, providing guidance and oversight to ensure that all activities are carried out ethically and in accordance with company policies, industry regulations, and best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the deployment, operation, testing, and maintenance of Weatherford tools and equipment.
- Support field service jobs at customer locations and well sites.
- Conduct equipment inspections and basic troubleshooting.
- Collect operational data and prepare accurate field reports.
- Assist in job planning, mobilization, rig-up, rig-down, and equipment preparation.
- Monitor equipment performance and communicate operational issues to supervisors.
- An engineering degree is required, in a related area of study (Petroleum, mechanical, etc)
- 0 - 2 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry
- Solid understanding of mechanics, electricity, electronics, pneumatics, and hydraulics
- Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work in a team environment and provide leadership when required
- Physically capable of performing the duties of the role
- Proficient in computer applications and data analysis
- Industry-recognized certifications in relevant fields are an advantage
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and training
This role may require domestic and potentially international travel of up to:
About Us
Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.
When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger – a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other’s successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.
Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.