Job Description

The Role

Weatherford is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead TRS and ISDT operations in India. This is a newly created role with responsibility for managing field operations, service delivery, safety, quality, financial performance and customer support across both product lines.

The role will oversee a team of Operations Supervisors, Coordinators, Account Managers and Project Engineers, with indirect responsibility for a wider operational workforce of 50+ people. This position is suited to someone who has strong hands-on deepwater experience, has managed complex field operations, and can lead teams in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day TRS and ISDT field operations, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality service delivery.
• Manage operational planning, crew utilisation, asset utilisation, inventory and equipment readiness.
• Provide technical and logistical support to field teams and customers before, during and after jobs.
• Take ownership of P&L performance across the product lines, including forecasting, cost control, budgeting, capex, inventory and receivables.
• Drive operational KPIs, service quality, safety performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead, coach and manage direct reports, with indirect responsibility for a larger field workforce.
• Partner closely with Sales, Service Quality, Technical Sales and Shared Services to support customer requirements and business growth.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and support commercial discussions, bids, pricing and job delivery.
• Ensure compliance with Weatherford’s HSE, quality, operational and financial processes.
• Support recruitment, retention, performance management and development of key operational talent.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or a related discipline preferred; equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Minimum 7+ years’ relevant operations experience, ideally with 8–15 years’ overall experience.
• Strong hands-on deepwater experience is essential.
• Experience managing field operations, crews, equipment/assets and complex projects.
• Previous people leadership experience, ideally managing supervisors, coordinators, engineers or field teams.
• At least 2 years’ exposure to P&L, budgeting, forecasting or cost control.
• Strong understanding of product line operations, technical job planning and service quality requirements.
• Experience working in a matrix organisation with strong collaboration across operations, sales, service quality and support functions.
• Customer-focused, commercially aware and confident making decisions in high-pressure environments.
• Strong communication, leadership, influencing, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Suitable backgrounds may include Operations Manager, Project Manager, Drilling Engineer, Senior Drilling Engineer, Drilling Superintendent or experienced Operations Supervisor ready to step up.

Why Weatherford

Weatherford is a leading global energy services company, delivering innovative technologies and services to customers across the energy sector. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a newly created leadership position, manage two key product lines, and directly influence operational performance, customer satisfaction and business growth in India.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.