Field Engineer 1 - Tools - Superior Completions Services

Superior Energy Services Careers•Lafayette, LA

10h

About The Position

Superior Completion Services, a Superior Energy Services Company , has the technology, resources, and experience to deliver effective well-completion services in any downhole condition. As a global provider of best-in-class conventional, unconventional, intelligent, and sand control tools, Superior Energy provides field-proven state-of-the-art technology that reduces risk, increases completion efficiencies, and maximizes production on land, shelf, Deepwater, and Ultra-Deepwater arenas. Through participation in the E-Verify program, Superior Energy Services, Inc., electronically verifies the employment eligibility and Social Security Number validity of all new hires. SES, LLC – Completions Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran. Superior Completion Services is seeking a Field Engineer 1 - Tools for our office in Lafayette, LA . Join Us as a Field Engineer Champion! Drive the success of our Tools Division by delivering hands-on engineering expertise that keeps our operations running at peak performance. In this role, you’ll be at the center of both shop and field activity, partnering with technicians, supporting job planning, solving real-time challenges, and elevating the quality of every deployment. From troubleshooting and failure analysis to developing smarter, safer processes, you’ll play a key role in shaping how our tools perform in the field and how our teams deliver for customers. Apply today and take the first step in your exciting Completion Field Engineering journey!

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
Minimum of 1 year’s experience in engineering, oil and gas industry, or related experience.
Strong mechanical aptitude
Strong problem-solving
Engineering math
Proficient in Microsoft Office products
Technical Writing and Presenting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Identifying problems and reviewing information to develop options and implement solutions
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Determining the necessary resources, time, and materials for a project
Planning and tracking project timelines
Ability to recognize and solve problems
Accurately complete/maintain necessary reports/records in a timely and legible manner, according to applicable procedures and/or work order
Collect, research, and analyze data
Communicate effectively, both written and verbal, at all levels within the organization
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Listen and provide feedback to solve practical problems
Make independent decisions, building and maintaining positive customer relationships, internal or external
Monitoring/assessingthe performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
Identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Forecasting and determining the necessary resources, time, and materials of a project
Efficiently managing the resources, time, and materials of the division
Leading, directing, and mentoring individuals to accomplish common goals
Must have the ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries, complaints, or employee situations.
Ability to effectively present controversial or complex topics to upper management, subordinates, and groups of employees.
Ability to recognize and solve problems of a complex nature
Able to create innovative approaches to address challenging opportunities
Accurately complete/maintain necessary reports/records in a timely and legible manner, according to applicable procedures and/or work order
Collect, research, and analyze data
Commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals
Communicate effectively, both written and verbal, l at all levels within the organization
Contribute to building a positive team spirit through contributions in team settings, working groups, and committees
Deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, clients, customers, and the general public
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Listen and provide feedback to solve practical problems
Make independent decisions but understand when to escalate issues
Provide direction, support, and assistance to other department personnel.
Understand the business implications of decisions

Nice To Haves

Current practices and technology used in the oil and gas industry are preferred
Knowledge of Downhole Hydraulics and Mechanical Applications preferred
Basic understanding of downhole sand control completion principles and techniques preferred
Knowledge of current practices, equipment, & materials used in the completion tools business preferred
CAD drawing capabilities preferred

Responsibilities

Uses engineering principles & problem solving to troubleshoot job issues in the assembly shop and field locations for the Tools division.
Lead job failure investigations on non-conformances in the assembly shop and field locations, including: Investigation team leadero Root cause analysis Investigative testing Corrective Action Implementation Internal and Customer Reporting
Work with the operations team, supply chain, sales, and customers in the planning of downhole completion equipment jobs.
Supports the assembly shop in preparing of downhole completion equipment.
Assist with and/or perform the installation of downhole completion equipment on job sites. This is primarily offshore in the GoA but can include land and international job sites.
Provide shop and/or on-site engineering support for larger complex completion jobs.
Create and update Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions for Tool’s Division Assembly and Field Operations.
Works with Operations to plan, establish, and maintain product and service quality objectives for the district, consistent with Customer and Corporate goals and objectives.
Maintain liaison between the district assembly and field personnel on new product launches and coordinate with new and ongoing tool development.
Assists in training shop and field employees in the function and assembly of equipment.
Review Technology Group job releases for accuracy and application.
Perform or assist with tool testing for customers for job issues and new designs.
Conduct job quality and safety inspections.
Supervise the training of Associate Engineers.