What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Project Engineer position at Weatherford?
Job Description
As a Lead Project Engineer at Weatherford, you'll be at the forefront of technical service delivery in the oil and gas industry. This role offers a clear progression path from entry-level to senior positions, with increasing responsibility, technical complexity, and client interaction as you advance. You'll apply engineering principles to solve real-world challenges, optimize operations, and deliver exceptional service quality while maintaining the highest safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
Travel Requirement: Up to 10% domestic and potentially international travel to PJU installation and operation sites
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.
As a Lead Project Engineer at Weatherford, you'll be at the forefront of technical service delivery in the oil and gas industry. This role offers a clear progression path from entry-level to senior positions, with increasing responsibility, technical complexity, and client interaction as you advance. You'll apply engineering principles to solve real-world challenges, optimize operations, and deliver exceptional service quality while maintaining the highest safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in daily operations and safety meetings, including toolbox talks and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
- Lead Project pre-planning and platform integration
- Perform PJU-HD detailed platform layout and elevations
- Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
- Perform verification of hosing and circulation system requirements
- Coordinate BOP verification documentation and testing programs
- Manage field operation crews during complex installations and service
- Partner with client to provide specific PJU-HD structural analysis information to satisfy regulatory requirements
- Present and perform Incident investigation, root cause evaluation and corrective action implementation (WPTS / CPAR)
- Development of operational procedures / technical work instructions
- Respond promptly to client needs with 24-hour availability during assigned rotations
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior field engineers
- Contribute to the development of improved procedures and equipment designs
- Support research initiatives through field expertise and practical insights
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
- 5-7 years of experience in the oil and gas industry.
- Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software
- Experience with structural design work, particularly for load-bearing components and frameworks
- Experience with crane capacity / lifting requirement verification
- Knowledge of mechanics, electricity, electronics, pneumatics, and/or hydraulics preferred
- Leadership experience is preferred
- Physical capability to perform required field tasks
Travel Requirement: Up to 10% domestic and potentially international travel to PJU installation and operation sites
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.