Field Operator II - Artificial Lift Systems
About The Position
Weatherford is seeking an experienced Field Operator to join its Artificial Lift Systems (ALS) team in Odessa, Texas. The position supports ALS operations through hands-on equipment work, maintenance, testing, and service at workshops and well sites. The role requires careful adherence to safety practices, company procedures, technical instructions, and quality standards. Senior Field Operators may lead crews, coordinate jobs, troubleshoot equipment, mentor coworkers, and assess their competencies. The position may require domestic and potentially international travel of up to 50–75%.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- 1–2½ years of experience in the oil and gas industry.
- Basic mathematics skills.
- Ability to maintain, repair, troubleshoot, and monitor equipment.
- Critical thinking, active learning and listening, and complex problem-solving skills.
- Good reading and writing skills, with sound judgment and decision-making consistent with policies and procedures.
- Time-management skills.
- Quality-control analysis skills to ensure products meet required standards.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role.
- Ability to organize information and tasks, identify potential problems, and understand possible solutions.
- Ability to operate tools and machinery effectively and efficiently.
- Ability to visualize tools and products in preparation for assembly, repair, or modification.
Nice To Haves
- Basic computer skills.
- Prior experience with hydraulic lift systems; jet pump system experience is preferred.
- Industrial pump service experience, including triplex and/or quintuplex pumps.
Responsibilities
- Follow Weatherford policies, Standard Operating Procedures, Workplace Practices, Technical Work Instructions, and other applicable documentation.
- Participate in daily operations and safety meetings, toolbox talks, and Job Hazard Analyses; report issues promptly using appropriate tools.
- Maintain equipment, facilities, and work areas in a safe and presentable condition.
- Perform functional tests, inspections, and equipment monitoring in accordance with work instructions and training level.
- Inspect used parts and determine dimensional changes using rules, calipers, micrometers, or other measuring instruments.
- Follow maintenance procedures for unloading, disassembly, cleaning, pressure testing, visual checks, assembly, loading, and storage of tools; complete required documentation.
- Rig up and rig down equipment according to work instructions and level of competence.
- Clean, lubricate, repair, and operate equipment according to work instructions.
- Service and maintain mechanical, electronic, and hydraulic components according to work instructions.
- Drive pickups, trucks, and truck-mounted units to well sites and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
- In senior roles, lead field operators and plan and coordinate jobs from start to finish, operate equipment, troubleshoot issues, implement corrective actions, and provide the team with relevant documentation and technical manuals.
- In senior roles, provide leadership and mentoring and conduct competency assessments for coworkers.
- In senior workshop roles, lead the workshop, assign and distribute work schedules, evaluate work quality, proficiency, and efficiency, and conduct inspections for procedural compliance.
- Perform other duties safely as assigned by the supervisor, within the physical constraints of the job.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
