Weatherford is hiring a Repair & Maintenance Technician for our West Greens Road facility in Houston. The R&M Technician will be working within a supportive, inclusive team in a fast-paced, progressive environment. The R&M Technician will provide “hands-on” technical support for the assembly and repair of drilling tools. The primary responsibility of the R&M Technician is to troubleshoot, implement mandatory modifications or preventative/corrective maintenance, assemble and test field equipment tools.

Roles & Responsibilities 

SAFETY, SECURITY & COMPLIANCE

Maintains the highest standards of corporate governance, ensuring that all activities are carried out ethically and in compliance with Company’s Security, Compliance & HSE policies, Management System, relevant laws, regulations, standards and industry practices and complies with the Company’s Rules to Live By Places Quality, Health & Safety, Security and protection of the Environment as core values while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers or the communities in which we live and work at risk Seeks continual improvement in Health, Safety, Security & protection of the Environment, taking into account responsible care, process vulnerabilities, public, customer and employee inputs, knowledge and technology and best business practices to exceed customer expectations

QUALITY

Responsible for being familiar with the Company's Quality policies and takes an active role in the compliance and improvement of Weatherford’s Management System Maintains service quality as immediate priorities when working across all areas of the business and continually seeks areas for improvement

OPERATIONS

Assemble/disassemble product line tools as per procedure or Technical Work Instruction in accordance with Quality standards Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with the tools Implement mandatory modifications and/or preventive and corrective maintenance of the tools/assets Conduct testing of tools/assets to ensure integrity of assemblies Monitor, record, source and re-order day to day spares and consumables associated with the running of the plant Prioritize workload according to the planned production schedule Open crates and sort and place materials on racks/shelves/in bins as required Prepare tools for shipment and convey materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage/other designated area by hand, forklift, or other means as required and in accordance with operator training Record operational hours on tools/assets in work order system Monitor and source spares and consumable levels to keep the plant operational and cost effective Liaise with the production/shop supervisors and leads, engineering, and other support functions as required, communicating maintenance issues and requirements Maintain daily workshop housekeeping  Successfully complete training plan and competency standards as set out in the position within company guidelines Maintain a consistent level of production quality by adhering to manufacturing procedures and work instructions developing corrective action that may reduce ineffective and inefficient operation  Perform various other duties and activities as assigned by supervisor within the physical constraints of the job Understand and follow maintenance and repair procedures/documentation for applicable products and equipment and complete all relevant documentation Required to be available for any approved overtime outside of normal work schedule Required to be available on call for any urgent needs

 

Experience & Education 

2+ years related experience in manufacturing/repair and maintenance environment preferred High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

2+ years’ experience in related product line (MPD or BOP preferred) Experience in Rotating Control Device or Managed Pressure Drilling tools preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

REQUIRED

Basic computer skills Basic operational knowledge of crane, forklift and materials handling equipment Good communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to work well with team members as well as individually Excellent organizational skills Must be able to follow instructions Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

PREFERRED

Possess knowledge of workshop tools utilized by facility IPC certification 

Travel Requirement:

This role may require domestic and potentially international travel of up to:  <10%