We're seeking an experienced Fishing Tool Supervisor III to lead critical operations at well sites across the oil and gas industry. In this senior-level role, you'll serve as the primary client interface, managing complex fishing tool operations, mentoring field personnel, and ensuring the highest standards of safety and service quality. This position requires technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and the ability to troubleshoot complex downhole challenges while maintaining 24/7 availability to meet customer needs.
Roles and Responsibilities
Lead Well Site Operations: Act as the key client interface at well sites, managing service assignments, coordinating Weatherford personnel, and ensuring superior service delivery
Technical Expertise: Troubleshoot and resolve complex fishing tool issues, perform engineering checks and calculations on location, and provide technical advisory support to management and clients
Safety Leadership: Maintain the highest HSE standards, lead daily safety meetings, conduct Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and ensure all activities comply with Weatherford's Rules to Live By
Equipment Management: Test, operate, and maintain fishing tools and equipment according to work instructions; manage complex equipment installations in the field
Team Development: Mentor and supervise junior field specialists, providing direction and knowledge transfer to build team capabilities
Quality Assurance: Monitor and analyze operational data, conduct quality control analysis, and contribute to Root Cause Analysis investigations for equipment failures
Job Execution: Plan and prepare tools, mobilize equipment, execute operations, and complete all documentation including job reports, WPTS data entry, and service tickets for timely client invoices
Client Relations: Develop and maintain positive client relationships, interpret data to optimize services, and ensure repeat business through exceptional service quality
Inventory Control: Effectively manage inventory and supplies required at well sites; coordinate with R&M teams on equipment failures
Skills / Education
2½ - 4 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry
High School Diploma
Technical Certificate from accredited Technical/Vocational School
Strong fundamentals in Mechanics, Electricity, Electronics, Pneumatics, and/or Hydraulics
Proficiency in Mathematics, including mathematical reasoning for field calculations
Knowledge of basic Physics and Chemistry principles
Computer fundamentals and software computation capabilities
Critical thinking, complex problem-solving, and active learning abilities
Excellent reading, writing, judgment, and decision-making skills aligned with company policies
Strong time management and quality control analysis capabilities
Service-oriented mindset with excellent client communication skills
Physical capability to perform demanding field operations
Ability to operate tools and machinery effectively and efficiently
Spatial reasoning for tool assembly, repair, and modifications
Information ordering and proactive problem identification skills
Travel Requirement: 50-75% of domestic and potentially international travel
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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.
We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space. Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition.
Energy producers face unique challenges every day, so it is our job to create solutions that enhance safety, streamline operations, and sustain uptime to meet or exceed their targets. We operate across the global energy landscape employing some of the best diverse talent in the industry. At Weatherford, we understand the value each individual brings to the table. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are immensely proud of our workforce. We invite you to join our passionate, talented, world-class team.
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.
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Weatherford International plc (Nasdaq: WFRD) is a leading global energy services company. Operating in approximately 75 countries, the Company answers the challenges of the energy industry with its global talent network of approximately 17,000 team members and approximately 350 operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities.
