Job Purpose 

The Workshop Technician role undertakes hands-on tasks and utilizes Weatherford's facilities, equipment, machinery, and systems. The role applies techniques and practices to complete the scope of tasks covering inspection, repair, and maintenance of field tools, preparing them for their next assignment. Tasks will span the entire process from receiving the tools, dismantling, repairing, and refurbishing using technical manuals, procedures, and technical work instructions. While this is a generic job description covering the different levels of the R&M Technician position, all aspects of the roles and responsibilities are relevant. More senior roles lead and oversee tasks carried out by other R&M employees.

 Responsibilities

Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, callipers, micrometres, or other measuring instruments. Follows maintenance processes & procedures to undertake the following: unloading, disassembly, cleaning, pressure testing, visual checking, painting, assembly, loading, and storage of tools, completing all necessary documentation as required against their level of training & competence In senior positions, the employee will often lead the team in undertaking all the assignments detailed above. This includes troubleshooting equipment issues, implementing corrective actions, and providing access to all relative R&M documented policies, procedures, work instructions, and technical manuals allowing the R&M team to complete their work effectively and efficiently Senior roles will ensure all field and workshop personnel follow the corrective and preventative maintenance procedures, ensuring all failures are followed up to closure with a proper root cause analysis and with the implementation of predetermined corrective action(s) Senior roles might lead the workshop, defining and distributing the work assignment schedules while evaluating the quality, proficiency, and efficiency of the works being carried out through performing regular inspections to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures Order parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or approved suppliers according to Weatherford’s guidelines and procedures Supports and complies with the LEAN initiatives and participates in the continuous efficiency improvement program of the facility. Performs other duties and activities safely as assigned by supervisor within physical constraints of the job Where required, will report all equipment failures and troubleshooting requirements to the R&M Management Maintains effective communications with all key stakeholders both internal and where appropriate external Supervisors & Managers should clearly communicate expectations, roles and responsibilities to their reports

 Qualifications

0-2 years of experience in Oil & Gas industry. High School Diploma Basic Computer Skills Basic Mathematics

Skills 

Working with hazardous materials, radioactive elements & explosives. Awareness of NDT, NDE and ATEX policies & principles More senior roles require the ability to diagnose issues and problems with tools/equipment Perform maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, monitoring of equipment Critical thinking, active learning & listening, complex problem solving Good reading and writing skills, strong judgement and decision-making to be in line with policies & procedures Time management Quality Control Analysis to ensure product meets required standards Capable to meet the physical demands that the role requires Information & task ordering & ability to identify when a problem may occur and where possible to understand solution Ability to react effectively and efficiently in operating tools and machinery Ability to imagine how tools and products will look when preparing for assembly, repair or modifications